KMS² just released their UFO SP press light for the LEE Six Pack Pro. Midsouth Shooters Supply sent along a LEE Six Pack Pro for me to work with and Inline Fabrication sent a No. 95 quick change top plate for their Ultramount system. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]
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Step-By-Step: Boyds AR-15 Hardwood Furniture Upgrade
We’ve had a lot of fun with our complete AR-15 build (thanks to Midsouth Shooters Supply and Del-Ton!). Now it’s time to spruce up this plain black AR-15 with some awesome laminate hardwood furniture from Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks! But first, some review to catch you up with this project! Build Overview & Highlights: (Kick-Off) Step […]
Ultradyne UD Carbon Tripod & Ballhead
We’ve been doing a lot of shooting off tripods lately. This time, we’re testing the Ultradyne UD Carbon Tripod and Orbit Ballhead! 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 […]
Delton AR-15 Build Step by Step from Midsouth Shooters Supply
Previously we outlined the bones of our Midsouth Shooters Supply Del-Ton AR build. This time, we’re putting it together. Watch the Highlight video on YouTube, or Watch the full process on Rumble! Build Overview & Highlights: Step By Step Build on Rumble: Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
NEW APW Carbon X Stock Hands-On!
Today we’re getting hands-on with the all-new Carbon X stock from Axis Precision Worx. 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 demonstration […]
Teaching Guy the AMP Mark II Annealer
AMP may have made Annealing Perfect, but they also made it easy! While we’ve featured the AMP Mark II before, this time I’m teaching Guy how to use it! 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 […]
Mark 7 Apex 10 and BulletSense
In our final installment of our Mark 7 Apex 10 sensor series, John Vleiger joins us to discuss the Mark 7 BulletSense! 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 […]
Rifle Barrel Install Tools, Hacks, and Tips!
I’ve installed a number of barrels on actions over the years. Today I’m highlighting some of the tools, processes, and tips and tricks. 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, […]
Colorado School of Trades Partners with Ultimate Reloader
We’ve just on-boarded a new gunsmithing school partner, the Colorado School of Trades (CST)! 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 demonstration […]
400 YARDS 22LR: NEW Lapua Long Range and Super Long Range
Interest in pushing rimfire to its limits has skyrocketed in recent years. This year Lapua announced two new rimfire products — Long Range and Super Long Range — designed specifically to optimize .22 LR performance past 100 yards. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]
Mark 7 APEX 10: Electronic PowderCheck Sensor (Demo and Setup)
You can verify a number of features of a loaded round, but you can’t verify the amount or type of powder in it. John Vleiger from Mark 7 discusses how the electronic PowderCheck Sensor can help. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]
How Steel Targets are Made! (D-M Targets Factory Tour)
Ever wonder how steel targets are made? Seth Gardner, owner of D-M Targets, walks us through the process! 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 […]
TESTED: Barnes 130 grain 30 Caliber TTSX Bullets
A 130 grain hunting bullet in .30 caliber? Yes, these bullets are screamers and accurate as well! Another well-regarded hunting bullet from our friends at Barnes Bullets. 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, […]
RCBS Ammomaster 50 BMG Pack (Unboxing and Quick Demo)
With my 50 BMG “Incredible Hulk” build complete, it’s time to get ready load ammunition! This time, we’re getting ready to use the RCBS Ammomaster 50 BMG Pack. 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 […]
Essential AR Build Tools from Wheeler (Midsouth Shooters / Delton / Boyds build kick-off)
I’ve got a really cool AR-15 build in the works using Wheeler tools, but YouTube policy won’t allow me to show any of the actual building. Instead, I’ll share my plans and the final product in another video. If you’d like to see the entire process, we’ll be posting it on Rumble! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader […]
NEW Ultradyne Chassis + Custom Cerakote
Ultradyne is well known for muzzle brakes and iron sights, no Ultradyne also makes a chassis! We’re taking a close look at their UD7 chassis and working in Cerakote! 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 […]
MDT TIMBR Frontier Stock Overview *AND* 6mm ARC Build
I’ve been talking about my coming 6mm ARC build for some time. This time it’s here, featuring the MDT Timbr Frontier stock! 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 […]
NEW Presses from Creedmoor Sports (Adaptive and Enhanced)
We’ve previously shown Creedmoor’s adaptive press head and enhanced press head for the Redding T-7 press. Did you know Creedmoor Sports offers two stand-alone press packages with their upgrades? 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 […]
TESTED: Sierra 6mm 107gr MatchKing Bullets
Sierra Bullets is widely known for their competition MatchKing bullets and their legendary performance. In this video, we put the 6mm 107 grain HPBT MatchKing to the test. 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 […]
Quick Look: RCBS 7mm PRC Dies
7mm PRC has taken the gun world by storm. We were fortunate enough to be part of Hornady’s official launch, creating two custom builds, our Freedom rifle and Bergara full-custom. We’ve also compared the cartridge to 6.5 PRC, 300 PRC and 7mm Rem Mag. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]
Enter to Win Midsouth Shooters Supply’s X-10 Giveaway!
Previously we highlighted the Frankford Arsenal X-10 pilot program. Today, you have a chance to win your own X-10 from Midsouth Shooters Supply! (you can enter HERE). 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, […]
Precision on a Progressive: 6GT on the Dillon RL-550C
It’s time to crank out some precision 6GT ammunition on a progressive! In this story, I’ll outline what to look for when loading precision ammunition on a progressive, and get a Dillon RL-550C ready to roll with 6GT. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]
.308 Shorty Chronograph Data Comparison: 16″ vs 24″ Barrels!
A short while ago, we asked for input on our .308 build. Overwhelmingly, you all wanted a 16” barrel, so “Shorty” was born! Looking to compare velocities, I brought out my match .308 with a 24” barrel to compare the results with some Hodgdon pistol data! (Yes, .308 Pistol data.) Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / […]
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 […]
