It’s pretty exciting to upgrade to a 7-station reloading press. I’ve often thought “I don’t *NEED* a couple more stations, but it shure would be nice!”. Well now I have that chance, the opportunity to “stretch out and move about the cabin” as it were with my die station utilizations. Following on the heels of […]
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Merry Christmas 2015 From Ultimate Reloader
Hey everyone- hoping you are having a great Christmas day this year! Hopefully you aren’t sick (as many of us get this time of year) but rather enjoying time with family and friends. Perhaps you’ll even get a chance to shoot with friends, or head down to the shop to do some reloading together and share […]
RCBS Pro Chucker 7: Unboxing and Setup
It’s been fun working with the new RCBS Pro Chucker 5, but things are about to get even more exciting. Yes, it’s time to add the RCBS Pro Chucker 7 into the mix! This 7-station progressive auto-indexing is the “big brother” of the RCBS Pro Chucker 5, and is built on the same frame. While […]
RCBS Pro Chucker 5: Loading .223 Remington
It’s time for Part 7 in the series I’ve been covering on the RCBS Pro Chucker 5. This time we’ll get down-and-dirty loading .223 Remington, something any AR-15 owner will be interested in! I like to show different loading setups in each blog/video, and this time I thought I would try the “.223 equivalent” of […]
Welcome to the New Ultimate Reloader Website!
Hello everyone! I’m really excited to finally be able to share the new Ultimate Reloader website with you. I’ve been super-busy in the last few months with camera and studio upgrades (including shooting in 4K resolution), re-launching the YouTube channel, kicking-off the Ruger Precision Rifle project, onboarding new partners, and now re-launching this website. It’s […]
Ruger Precision Rifle Part 3: Range Day 1 Recap and Fireside Chat with the 6.5 Guys
In my last post, I took you all to the range to try out two Ruger Precision Rifles at both 600 yards range, and at 1000 yards range. A great day, and great performance for these two rifles. In this post, I want to invite you to enjoy a new experience on Ultimate Reloader: the […]
Ruger Precision Rifle Part 2: 600 yard and 1000 yard Range Day with the 6.5 Guys
In my last post, I walked through the unboxing, overview, setup, and sight in of the Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. With only a quick 100-yard sighting completed, I was off to the range the next morning with Jim Findlay and the 6.5 Guys: Ed Mobley and Steve Lawrence. Sure, I had fired a […]
RCBS Pro Chucker 5: Loading 40 S&W
It’s hard not to appreciate the 40 S&W cartridge. It’s compact, it’s powerful, and it’s very versatile at the range or for personal defense. Heck, if you reload your own ammo, you can practice with premium hollowpoints for near the same price as your “economy” reloads. Whether or not you carry your own reloaded ammo is a […]
6.5mm Grendel: 308 Ballistics for the AR-15
When Steve Lawrence from the 6.5 Guys asked if I’d like to shoot his AR-15 chambered in 6.5mm Grendel, I said: “Absolutely!”. We were up at the “Ultimate Reloader Outpost” working on another shooting project, and had some spare time. A great opportunity to try a new AR-15 chambering! Prior to to this experience, I […]
Cleaning Brass with the RCBS Ultrasonic Cleaner
Brass prep is a critical part of the reloading process, but it can be a huge pain to deal with. I’ve traditionally been a dry tumbler, but I’ve been curious to try some new processes including ultrasonic case cleaning, and stainless media wet tumbling. In this article I’ll give you the low-down on my experience […]
Cleaning Reloading Dies with an Ultrasonic Cleaner
Disgusting. That’s the word I use to describe my crusty jar of mineral spirits that I use to clean dies. It’s a mess to use, and when I blow dry the dies there’s a fine mist of mineral spirits that you can smell in the shop air. You may know the feeling: the excitement of […]
RCBS Pro Chucker 5: Press Assembly Part 2
In this post, I’ll continue where we left of in my last post (see RCBS Pro Chucker 5 Press Assembly Part 1) by taking on the assembly of the new-and-improved RCBS Uniflow powder measure. This new version of the Uniflow that’s included with the Pro Chucker 5 features some great updates that include a quick-change […]
RCBS Pro Chucker 5: Press Assembly Part I
Now that we’ve unboxed and mounted the RCBS Pro Chucker 5, it’s time to finish assembling the press so that we can start reloading some ammo! In this post (and video, see below) I’ll cover the first steps involved in assembling the RCBS Pro Chucker 5. In my next post, I’ll finish press assembly. The […]
RCBS Pro Chucker 5: Integration with Ultimate Reloader Bench System
Following-up on my unboxing video for the RCBS Pro Chucker 5, it’s now time for the important task of mounting this new press to the reloading bench. Since many of you have asked about my “Ultimate Reloader Reloading Bench System” I thought I would provide more details and information about how this system works in […]
Happy Father’s Day 2015 from Ultimate Reloader
Today is Father’s Day, and I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge all of the dads out there, and to wish you all the best today. I started today with my wife and girls, and felt extremely fortunate to have them to share life with. I am hoping that you all can be […]
RCBS Pro Chucker 5: Unboxing
They day has come: in this post you’ll get a look at the new RCBS Pro Chucker 5 reloading press. This post is the first hands-on post in what will be an extensive series on the new RCBS progressive reloading press platform (shared by the RCBS Pro Chucker 5 and Pro Chucker 7). I won’t […]
RCBS Pro Chucker Presses Have Arrived
The day has finally come! It’s not too often that new progressive reloading “systems” are introduced, and this year RCBS is doing that with the all new “Pro Chucker” presses – available in 5-station and 7-station variants (and you can even convert them back and forth without buying a new press). After working with RCBS […]
DIY 40 S&W / 10mm Quick Changeover Setup
My metal lathes are tools that I just can’t do without. I am frequently amazed at how often a metal lathe will come in handy around the house and shop, especially for gunsmithing and reloading accessories/tools. I’ve written several times about how I’ve machined shims for various reloading fixtures. Examples include calibrating my Hornady Lock-N-Load […]
Video: Loading 40S&W with the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP
40 S&W is one of the most popular cartridges with handgun shooters, and it’s not hard to see why. Packing a powerful punch in a package smaller overall than 45 ACP, it’s a great cartridge for target shooting as well as defense/carry. Recently, I picked up a Glock 20 and 40 S&W conversion barrel, and […]
Glock 20: The Ultimate 10mm and 40S&W Shooting Setup
For a long time I’ve been looking forward to producing a blog/video series covering 10mm Auto and 40 S&W. What’s not to like about taking 9mm to the next power level? 40 S&W essentially does that. Want to go extreme? 10mm Auto packs a major punch, it’s the most powerful semi auto handgun cartridge that […]
Lee Loadmaster Video Breaks New Record
I’ve found that there’s a HUGE demand for 45 ACP reloading content. It’s because of this that I prioritize this kind of content (9mm, 45 ACP, .223, …) when I go to produce content related to a specific reloading press. Recently, one of my videos set a new record for Ultimate Reloader – over a […]
50 BMG Reloading: Getting Closer to the Goal
Well, I’m one step closer to reloading for the 50 BMG. This week I got in a shipment of Hornady A-MAX 750 grain match bullets. WOW! these things are HUGE. Check out how big the projectiles are compared with a full .223 Remington cartridge: Just for fun, I decided to compare the weight of the […]
Hornady Rifle Bullet Feeder Part 5: Loading 308 for the AR-10
I am known to be a bit of an extremist. If shooting an AR-15 is fun, wouldn’t shooting an AR-10 be more fun? I actually enjoy both, but I do shoot my DPMS LR-308B quite a bit. That means I’m loading 308 Winchester quite a bit, and that’s what this post is about: loading for […]
Revisiting Case Lube Alternatives
Over the years, I’ve talked quite a bit about different case lube products and techniques for both rifle and pistol reloading. Depending on your goals, the cartridge being reloaded, and what you have on-hand, your options will typically be honed down to a few “best options”. But the more you talk with seasoned reloaders, the […]
2015 is Here: What Do You Want To See on Ultimate Reloader?
Hard to believe another year is already upon us! I’m really excited to share with you all some content plants for Ultimate Reloader, and also hear about what you want to see on this website and on my YouTube channel. Reloading Equipment and Products I’ve got some great equipment overviews lined up for 2015 including case […]
