The 2019 SHOT Show just started, and I’m already having fun! In this post I want to showcase some highlights from the 2019 SHOT Show Industry Range Day, and get your input on what you’d like to see from the SHOW floor! The range day was a ton of fun, even with the “cold sandstorm” […]
Tag: Reloading Press
Win a KMS Squared UFO Press Light: UR Weekly Update and Giveaway
It’s time for another weekly update! So much has happened this week, and next week is the SHOT Show! It’s going to be insane… Last Week’s Winner: Lyman Brass Smith Victory Press Last week we had a lot of AWESOME stories shared both on Facebook and via email. Th winner is Troy Lehnortt! Here’s Troy’s winning […]
New Lights for LEE Presses: KMS Squared UFO LM and UFO LT
It’s always fun to try new products, and the latest lights from KMS Squared are no exception! Recently released, the KMS Squared UFO LM is designed for the LEE Loadmaster, and the KMS Squared UFO LT fits LEE Turrets and the new LEE Breech Lock Pro. Let’s take a look at these new lights! KMS […]
Semi-Auto or Revolver for Home Defense: Which is Better?
Your ability to protect your home, your family, and your property is something to take “very seriously”. If you choose to use a handgun to protect your home you may be wondering if it would be better to have a revolver on hand, or a semi-auto pistol. That’s exactly what we’ll discuss in this post: […]
UR Weekly Update: Win a Brass Smith Victory Press, Starline Brass Winner, and more!
It has been an insane week! I launched my weekly giveaways last week, got two presses, dealt with more snowfall (removal, etc), published some great stories, and started filming new defense content. It’s been exciting! Starline Brass Winner from Last Week Congratulations to Jared Budzinski who won last week’s challenge for 250 pieces of rifle […]
NEW! Frankford Arsenal M-Press: Unboxing and Complete Overview
There’s an all-new reloading press just about to hit the market, and it’s call the “M-Press” from Frankford Arsenal. In this post, I’m going to give you a complete preview of this press: from unboxing, to setup, to sizing and bullet seating for multiple rifle calibers, specification, and more. Frankford Arsenal is launching a ton […]
UR Weekly Giveaway: Win 250pcs Starline Brass, Rifle or Pistol!
As promised, I’ll be doing a giveaway on Ultimate Reloader EVERY WEEK in 2019! (unless I’m unable to move with the flu 🙂 ). Here’s the first challenge, share your Starline story on the UR Facebook for a chance to win! Share Your Story For a Chance To Win Click here and add your own […]
2019 on UR: This is BIG! Here’s What’s Coming
2018 was the BEST year ever for Ultimate Reloader! I published over 90 stories (posts and videos for each) in 2018 which is a record for me. This year, I’m going to accelerate my publication pace, and take pretty much EVERYTHING to the “next level”! Here’s some of what you can expect… Coverage from SHOT […]
Precision 224 Valkyrie Reloading Start to Finish
So far with 224 Valkyrie I’ve been focused on rifle builds and load development. Now it’s time to take a look at precision reloading for 224 Valkyrie, and this time I’m mixing it up with some new hardware and supplies from MEC and Primal Rights! Most everyone in the reloading world has seen the MEC […]
Merry Christmas 2018: What Did You Get?
Christmas is here! I know many of you will be getting some amazing shooting sports and reloading gear, and I’d love to hear what you got (or gave)! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! I’m hoping that you are having a great time with friends and family, and hopefully you are shooting and/or reloading! Here’s […]
Free Download: The Complete Starline 6.5 Creedmoor Cartridge Guide
6.5 Creedmoor has been perhaps the most talked about cartridge over the last few years. And it’s not hard to see why! This cartridge is very good for long range shooting, has taken PRS competitions by storm, and is a very good all-round medium-to-large game hunting cartridge. So when Starline approached me about putting together […]
MEC Bench Top Powder Measure: King of Capacity
MEC Makes great reloading equipment. Many families have loaded shotshells on MEC equipment for generations. But in the last few years, MEC has offered a whole new lineup of metallic reloading equipment with the MEC Marksman press at center stage. In the next couple stories I’ll be using some of the accessories and other MEC […]
Results: 224 Valkyrie Starline Brass Torture Test
Reloading 224 Valkyrie is pretty much the same as reloading most other bottleneck rifle cartridges. However, there are some unique considerations when you’re dealing with a “hotrod” magnum cartridge like 224 Valkyrie. One of these considerations is brass life/longevity- namely the primer pockets. I’ve heard a lot of stories of 224 Valkyrie brass only lasting […]
SilencerCo Omega 30: First Range Day
Some of the great things in life take a long time to achieve. For me, the dream of having suppressors is one of those things! Having a “can” will open up exciting new capabilities, like being able to hunt without hearing protection (or hearing damage!). Here on Ultimate Reloader, I’ll have a bunch of content […]
300 Blackout Kick-Off: Gavin’s 16″ AR-15 with Anderson Upper
300 Blackout has been on my “list” for a LONG time- but sometimes life gets in the way. Well now it’s time, and I’m going to “go big” with this fun cartridge including rifles, suppressors, reloading, ballistics, and more (please leave a comment with your ideas!). To start things off, let’s take a look at […]
224 Valkyrie: Hornady 88 grain ELD-M Load Development Success
224 Valkyrie is all about pushing heavy high-BC bullets to crazy-long ranges with an AR-15, or even a bolt gun. For 224 Valkyrie, I started working with a mid-weight bullets (Nosler 70 grain RDF), and have been working my way up in weight- and hope to top out at about 95 grains. While the Nosler […]
Tested: Ruger American Rifle With Go Wild Camo in 6.5 Creedmoor
There’s never been a better time to buy a “budget” rifle. Between the Ruger American, Savage Axis, and TC Compass- today’s budget-minded rifle shopper will be faced with some compelling choices with a LOT of features. And that can lead to “analysis paralysis”! My friend Eric Peterson was recently faced with this quandary while he […]
Lyman Cyclone Case Dryer: From Unboxing to Drying Cases
This story is a continuation of my last article where I demonstrated wet tumbling with the Lyman Cyclone Stainless Steel Rotary Case Tumbler. Wet tumbling is awesome! But if you get equipped for wet tumbling, you’ll need to have a way to dry your cases. You can air dry them, dry them in the oven, or […]
Lyman Cyclone Stainless Steel Rotary Case Tumbler: From Unboxing to Wet Tumbling Brass
Case cleaning is definitely an important part of the ammunition reloading process. It can also be frustrating, dirty, and take a lot of time. You can tumble cases in walnut shells, clean cases with an ultrasonic cleaner, or wet tumble: typically with stainless steel pin media and a cleaning solution. In this article, I’ll demonstrate […]
224 Valkyrie Hybrid Load Development/Validation
Load development is a very personal and sometimes even a controversial thing. Precision-minded shooters tend to adopt their own “obsessive” or “religious” rituals when it comes to finding the perfect load for their rifles. I like to read up and watch up (is that a term?) on what other people are doing for load development […]
Precise Neck Thickness Inspection with the NEW iGaging EZ-DATA Ball Micrometer
Regardless of whether you want to calculate the bushing diameter for a sizer die, or to measure case neck thickness uniformity, a good ball micrometer (AKA Tubing Micrometer) is invaluable! I’ve been using these tools for a long time now, but I’m rather excited about my new EZ-DATA Ball Micrometer from iGaging! Packed with Features […]
224 Valkyrie at 600 Yards: Bolt -vs- AR with Unexpected Results
Do you ever get tired of shooting paper targets? I know I do! Sure, the engineer in me loves to shoot groups, analyze chronograph data, and “hone things in” – but there’s got to be a “purpose” for shooting, and my purpose extends well beyond punching holes in paper. And that’s where a good range […]
TriggerTech Special Remington 700 Drop-In Trigger In-Depth Overview
I’m really liking the custom Remington 700 rifle I built chambered in 224 Valkyrie. One of my favorite things about this rifle is the trigger, a TriggerTech Special drop-in for the Remington 700. If you haven’t already, you’ll want to check out the post and video where I installed the TriggerTech Special, and the KRG […]
Black Friday 2018 Featued Deal: 25% Off KMS Squared Lighting Kits, Deals from Midsouth Shooters Supply, Precision Reloading, Inline Fabrication, Starline Brass
Just like everyone else, I’m sure you’re looking for deals today- Black Friday 2018… And I have some awesome deals and discounts to share with you for 2018! 25% Off KMS Squared Lighting Kits Yes, as you heard in the video, for a limited time (until 12/2/2018) you can get a whopping 25% off ALL […]
Athlon Midas TAC 6-24x50mm HD Riflescope: In-Depth Overview
A good riflescope is paramount if you want to succeed at long-range shooting. A scope with great optical quality and the right features can really “enhance your game” whether it be long-range hunting, target shooting, or a competitive shooting like PRS match events. The last time I shot in a PRS event, I really wished […]
