Great reloaded rifle ammunition is about many things, but none are more important than case prep. If your brass isn’t sized and prepped correctly, you can’t expect to get reliable performance or precision from your loaded ammunition. Fortunately, there are many great tools that can help minimize the work required for brass prep, and help […]
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Ultimate Reloader Deal: $10 Off .25-45 Sharps Master Conversion Kit
Been curious about the .25-45 Sharps cartridge? Interested in taking the knock-down power of your AR-15 to the next level? Now is the time to convert your AR-15 upper to the .25-45 Sharps chambering! I’ve worked with the Sharps Rifle Company to put together a deal for Ultimate Reloader readers, $10.00 off the Master Conversion […]
RCBS Full-Length Competition Die Set in .243 Winchester
One of the great things about reloading ammunition is the wide variety of tools, equipment, components, cartridges, and firearms that you get to work with. Just when you think you’ve tried everything, you learn of a new powder, cartridge (Ex: 22 Nosler, sounds interesting!), press, rifle, or bullet. That’s what makes shooting and reloading a […]
.25-45 Sharps AR-15 Part 6: LEE .25-45 Sharps Dies Overview
One of the challenges with picking up a “new” cartridge to reload is finding the right dies at the right price. .25-45 Sharps is becoming more popular with AR-15 shooter and reloaders, and the industry is responding with new products that give reloaders more options. One such example is the new .25-45 Sharps dies from […]
.25-45 Sharps AR-15 Part 5: Precision Loads with the MEC Marksman
The quest for precision ammunition is something I never grow tired of. Well that is, if I’m dealing with a firearm of sufficient precision! If I’m not, I may resort to some gunsmithing because precision is just in my veins. So I’m excited to be working on precision loads for the .25-45 Sharps. I can’t […]
Tricking Out the MEC Marksman Single Stage Press
Tools are very personal when you think about it. Think of a good work truck: you purchase this vehicle as a “platform” and built it out to meet your needs. You may add a custom flatbed, lights, a canopy, a tool box, a fueling setup for your heavy equipment, a winch, and countless other “work-ready […]
Reloading .357 SIG for the Glock 20
Wait a second, isn’t the Glock 20 chambered in 10mm Auto? What does .357 SIG have to do with the Glock 20 then? I’m glad you asked! The Glock 20 is awesome, but you can have even more fun with the “G20” with the addition of inexpensive drop-in barrels for different cartridges. With my Glock […]
Light Up the Sky: Reloading and Shooting .308 Tracers
Since I was a boy I’ve been drawn to fire and fireworks. To me, the 4th of July wasn’t just a day of celebrating, it was an entire week of improvisational pyrotechnical “experiences”. Fast forward from 1985 to 2017, and I’m still just as excited about fire and destruction. So when friend Jim Findlay recently […]
LEE Rifle Dies: In-Depth Overview and Setup
If you’re in the market for a new set of rifle dies, the sheer number of options and types of dies can be a bit overwhelming! Lee rifle dies have a great reputation for value and performance, but there are a total of seven die set types available from Lee (in almost every conceivable chambering), […]
Merry Christmas 2016 from Ultimate Reloader
It’s been a great year, and I want to wish everyone out there a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! I’m hoping that you are able to celebrate with friends and family, perhaps enjoy a walk in the snow, and hopefully get some great shooting/reloading presents! I’m feeling excited looking forward to the next year here on Ultimate […]
When Reloading Goes Wrong: Hornady Cam Lock Bullet Puller
I’m going to load a bunch of 9mm today! That was my plan, and I couldn’t wait to go shoot a bunch of the ammo with my Glock 17. Everything was going “great” until I noticed the powder level seemed to be getting higher as I was loading. “That just doesn’t look right” I thought. […]
LEE New Auto Prime Tool: Overview, Priming .223 and .308 Cases
Priming cases is one of the most important steps in the ammunition reloading process. It can also be the most frustrating! If you want to optimize your reloading workflow, it’s imperative that you have a priming setup that’s easy to use and performs up to your expectations. In this post, I’m going to show LEE’s […]
Century Arms N-PAP AK Unboxing and First Shots
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation when you’re about to take a new gun to the range. You may have had your eye on a particular firearm for a long time, or put one on special order. Then comes the moment when you load the magazine and prepare for those first shots. That’s what I […]
TC Compass Hands-On: From Unboxing to 600 Yards
For value-minded rifle buyers, there’s never been a better time than right now! Over the last 10 years, the “standard equipment” list of features and attributes for entry-level rifles has gotten better and better. If you told me 10 years ago that I’d be able to buy a rifle for $350-ish that was loaded with […]
No Excuses Americans, Vote Today!
Here in the USA, we’ve all been waiting for today- November 8th, 2016. It’s perhaps the most controversial and unbelievable election yet. Today, I have a simple ask of each and every Ultimate Reloader reader/viewer out there who is registered to vote in the USA: please take the opportunity to make your voice heard by […]
Overview: Condor Double Rifle Case
You may be familiar with the “production” it can be to go rifle shooting. It may go something like this: plan your range day, get your gun cases out, open the safe and grab some rifles, pack the cases, load up the truck, drive to the range, take multiple trips to unload the truck, get […]
.25-45 Sharps AR-15 Part 4: Forming .25-45 Sharps from .223/5.56 Brass
I don’t like to spend a lot of money on brass- and I know I’m not alone! One of the great things about the .25-45 Sharps cartridge is the fact that you can take everyday .223 Remington or 5.56 NATO brass and form it into 25-45 Sharps. You can even take previously fired .223 or […]
L.E. Wilson Full-Length Bushing Sizing Die Now Available for 14 Cartridges
I was excited to be one of the first people to try out the new L.E. Wilson full-length bushing-type sizing die. When I got my .243 Winchester version, it was literally one of the first off the production line, and I picked it up from L.E. Wilson president Daniel Reichert himself! Since then, Dan has […]
.25-45 Sharps AR-15 Part 3: First Loads
After months of planning, getting my rifles, and setting them up- it’s finally time to start loading .25-45 Sharps! I’m not sure exactly why, but every time I start to load for a new cartridge, I get a feeling of anticipation and excitement. It’s one of the great things about ammunition reloading as a hobby- […]
Ultimate Reloader Deal: 10% Off Inline Fabrication Quick-Change Gear
If you’ve been wanting to streamline your reloading workflow and have multiple presses, now is the time to take a look at the Inline Fabrication UltraMount with Quick-Change! Here’s a video I put together showing how this system works: I have some good news: for a limited time, via an exclusive Ultimate Reloader Deal, you […]
Come With Me To Pick Up My AK-47
I guess you could say it was predictable: Right after the 2016 shooting in Orlando Florida, politicians followed the typical knee-jerk “playbook” – we need to ban so-called assault rifles, right? Wrong. I’m a strong believer that restricting law-abiding citizens from buying guns as counter-productive and harmful. Just like “no gun signs” in buildings, businesses, parks, […]
Ultimate Reloader Deal: Save $20 on Vortex Strike Eagle + Free Shipping
Hey everyone, I’m excited about my new Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24mm scope (see yesteday’s post) – and I have good news. I’ve reached out to Midsouth Shooters Supply, and we’ve put together a special deal for those of you that want to save on this awesome scope! If you have an AR-15, and you’re looking […]
.25-45 Sharps AR-15 Part 2: Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24, ALG ACT Trigger, Hogue Grip
Deer season is almost here, and I have a lot of work to do in order to get prepared! In this post I’m going to cover my first round of upgrades for my .25-45 Sharps “Range Master” AR-15 from SRC. I have two rifles chambered in .25-45 Sharps- one for close-range work (the Range Master- […]
Ultimate Reloader Deal: Buy LEE Pistol Dies at Midsouth, Get a Free Hat
Good news! I’ve partnered with Midsouth Shooters Supply to bring you an “Ultimate Reloader Deal”. Between now and October 13 2016 when you buy a set of LEE pistol dies (Deluxe Pistol Die Set, Carbide 3 Die Set or Steel 3 Die Set) from Midsouth Shooters Supply, you’ll get either a green Midsouth Shooters hat […]
Ultimate Reloader Celebrates 200 Videos Milestone
When I started Ultimate Reloader, I had no idea I would ever produce 200 videos, acquire 29,000 subscribers, and rack up nearly 8,000,000 views (averaging 40,000 views per video!). Today I’ve met those goals! It’s been a lot of work, a lot of fun, and has been one of the most satisfying experiences in my life. I […]
