There’s a tendency to think of Berry’s plated bullets as only handgun bullets. This is not the case at all — they produce a number of bullets for popular lever action rifles. Here at Ultimate Reloader we’ve used them in the .30-30, .357 Magnum, and .45-70 lever actions with great success. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC […]
Over the years I’ve used a lot of different handgun powders. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was primarily Bullseye, Unique and 2400—powders that are no longer readily available. I often used Unique as a general purpose powder, useful for every handgun cartridge I loaded. It was a great powder, but in those days it […]
I started using Sierra Bullets in the 1970s and I’ve always found them accurate and reliable. I’ve used them for competition, on SWAT, and hunting both varmints and big game. I shot out several .308 Winchester barrels at around 6,000 rounds each with .30 caliber 155 and 168 grain Sierra MatchKing bullets. For varmint and […]
Get this exclusive deal here: Two Hornady Click-Adjust Bullet Seating Micrometers with FREE Hat and Magazine Hornady just released their click-adjustable micrometer for rifle seating dies. If you’re looking for that premium precision reloading experience with tactile feedback, this will get the job done. In this video we go over the micrometer and put it […]
If you want to maximize the accuracy of your AR rifle, there’s a lot more to it than just buying high-end components. In our online accuracy course at G4Precision.com, co-developed by myself and Gordy Gritters, we dive deep into the processes that can take your rifle from average to extreme precision. In this article, we’ll […]
Unquestionably, 9mm is the self-defense caliber of choice for a majority of people. It’s effective, has much less recoil than the .45, and is far less expensive to shoot. However, some still believe “bigger is better” theory when it comes to bullets. I’ll happily concede that I’m a confirmed fan of the .45 ACP, particularly […]
If you’re running a shop with three-phase equipment but only have single-phase power available, you’ve probably run into some headaches. Installing utility-provided three-phase power can be ridiculously expensive, but luckily, phase conversion is a solid alternative. In this article, we’ll break down the different types of phase converters and take a close look at Phase […]
When it comes to loading precision rifle ammo, most people don’t immediately think of a progressive press. But with the right setup and careful attention to detail, the Dillon 550 can produce extremely consistent and accurate ammunition. In this article, I’ll take you through my process for loading precision rounds on the Dillon 550, sharing […]
If you go to the G4 Precision Website today, you can take the Extreme Accurizing Course for the AR platform. Gordy Gritters and I have been hard at work on this course for some time, and it has been an honor to produce it and deliver it to you all. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / […]
Have you ever wondered how the .44 Russian, .44 Special, and .44 Magnum compare? 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 […]
What’s better, the good old fashioned .300 Win Mag, or the newcomer — the 300 PRC? In this story, we dig into comparing these 2 cartridges. We go head-to-head, looking at case capacity, recoil, ballistics, load data, and more. Check it out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
It’s that time of year — Black Friday Time! So, we reached out to our industry partners and asked for any info regarding Black Friday Deals they were putting on. They delivered! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content […]
I’ve got an elk hunt quickly approaching and need a powerful and flat-shooting magnum. Let’s take a look at what’s a good powder for that! 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 […]
Berry’s 220 grain 10mm flat nose thick plate bullet is a welcome addition to their extensive lineup of target bullets. It caters specifically to the group of shooters who wish to use a very heavy bullet from their 10mm pistol. For target practice, handloads built with this bullet can substitute quite nicely for the expensive […]
Ramshot’s new USA-made Grand powder is a welcome addition to their lineup particularly well-suited for magnums and other high-intensity overbore cartridges. 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, […]
Since looking at the new Caldwell Velociradar at the SHOT Show this year, I have been eagerly awaiting getting my hands on one of these chronographs, and today the time has come! In this story, I’ll share my first (brief) hands-on experiences with you at the 100 yard rifle range, and introduce the “Pilot Program” […]
