Tag: Powder

RCBS Is Back and Better Than Ever! (Discussion with Joel Hodgdon)

Big changes are happening at RCBS, one of the most iconic brands in reloading gear. This year marked a turning point as RCBS returned to family ownership under Hodgdon Powder Company, breathing new life into a legacy that spans over 80 years. Let’s dive into what’s behind this exciting comeback and what’s next for RCBS. […]

Compared: StaBALL 6.5, Match, and HD!

We’ve individually tested all three powders in Hodgdon’s Winchester StaBALL line. Now, we’re comparing them!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other information) is for […]

TESTED: Winchester StaBALL HD Magnum Powder

Hodgdon released two new powders, StaBALL Match and StaBALL HD at SHOT Show 2023. We recently tested StaBALL Match. Today, we’re taking a closer look at StaBALL HD!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including […]

TESTED: Winchester StaBALL Match (Varget Speed Powder)

Hodgdon released two new powders, StaBALL Match and StaBALL HD at SHOT Show 2023. Today, we’re taking a closer look at StaBALL Match!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, […]

New Winchester StaBALL Powders from Hodgdon

At SHOT Show 2023, Hodgdon’s Aaron Oelger took a few minutes to talk to us about new StaBALL powders — StaBALL Match and StaBALL HD. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition […]

EXTREME Powder Temperature Testing: Varget -vs- TAC

Temperature affects powder and velocity— but how much? Take a look at our extreme temperature testing for answers.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other […]