Recently, I gave an overview of the different types of reloading presses, and outlined some guidelines for selecting the type of press that best suits your needs. You can read that post HERE. I this post, I’ve created a video that shows you these types of presses (single-stage, turret, progressive) side by side. In addition, […]
Tag: Reloading Videos
Coming soon to a home theatre near you! AR-15 Rifle Build DVD!
**Update: The DVDs have arrived, and are now available for purchase here: http://ultimatereloader.com/store. Thanks everyone! Hello everyone! Over the last month, I’ve been working on an exciting new project: my first production DVD. This DVD is what I call a “Web-Series” DVD which brings together a collection of content originally published on Ultimate Reloader onto […]
A Short History – Cameras at Ultimate Reloader
Before Ultimate Reloader existed, I had just upgraded from my very first reloading press (A Lee Pro-1000 setup for 44 Magnum) to a new reloading press. The hours and hours I spent online shoveling through forum posts was painful, and I finally decided what press I would buy (Hornady Lock-N-Load AP). The decision wasn’t easy, […]
Powderfunnels.com universal powder-through expander Part II
Recently, I posted an overview of the powderfunnels.com universal powder through expander. In this post, I’ve created a video (thanks everyone for the suggestion) showing how it is installed in the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP powder measure, and briefly showing it in use to load 44 Magnum. The setup is basically the same regardless of whether […]
Q&A: What type reloading press should I start off with? – Part I
There are some questions that just seem to come up all the time. I’ll highlight some of these questions in a new category of posts here on Ultimate Reloader : Q&A. Here goes our first question: Equipment, where do I start? Once a shooter decides they want to reload their own ammunition, one of the […]
Ultimate Reloader and NWGUN Celebrate 3,500 subscribers and 1,600,000 views on YouTube
Hello everyone- Just wanted to send out a quick thank you to my YouTube subscribers and viewers for their support in building the Ultimate Reloader and Northwest Gun Magazine community! It’s been fun to bring you reloading and shooting sports videos, and this coming year is going to be a big one for sure! I […]
Northwest Gun Magazine – Recap
Hey everyone, a quick recap of recent blog activity from Northwest Gun Magazine: Guns and stupidity just don’t mix Looking for a value priced hunting rifle? Look at Savage! Mount Rainier Ranger Shooting in National Park Training and Fun – BB and Airsoft Replicas Shout Out: northwestfirearms.com Do you guys have ideas for me regarding […]
Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Tip: Quick Change Powder Through Expander Linkage
Over the last year, I’ve had a lot of questions about the Hornady PTX expander system, and how to get it to work. I thought I would take this opportunity to talk briefly about the “magic PTX bracket linkage thingy” that many of you have asked about specifically. The official name of this item is […]
2012 is here! What are your reloading plans this year?
Well, 2012 is upon us! 2011 was a great year, but now it’s time to start thinking about the year to come. Traditionally, this would be the time to make plans and goals for the new year (we all know the follow-through rate on those plans 🙂 ). Even if many of the new-years goals […]
45 ACP “Pet Loads” – Please Share Yours!
Recently, I solicited your ideas for and eBook that I’m working on related to 45 ACP reloading. I got a lot of great ideas, and appreciate your feedback! Now, I’d like to ask you all a pointed question: what are your favorite “pet loads” for 45 ACP? Why are these your favorite loads? What is […]
Five Ways to Increase Your Reloading Efficiency and Enjoyment
You know the feeling: You are reloading some ammunition, and things just aren’t going smooth. The less smooth things go, the more impatient and irritated you feel. This is certainly not the way I like to work in the shop, but it inevitably happens from time to time. For me, there are two ways that […]
Merry Christmas from Ultimate Reloader!
Hello all- just a quick note to wish you all a very merry Christmas! I hope today is full of great experiences with your family and friends! (and perhaps some reloading 🙂 ). -Gavin
This Week on NWGUN a recap
Here’s a quick summary of this week’s blog posts on NWGUN.com – including a complete bill of materials for Dale Miller’s AR-15 build (you asked, so here it is!). I also did a 50,000 mile review of my personal truck (2007 Dodge 2500 w/Cummins) – Check it out! AR-15 Build: Dale Miller’s Precision AR-15 Like […]
In the shop: Metal Turning and Refreshment Center
One of the things I really enjoy doing with my guy friends is having “open shop night” at Ultimate Reloader. It’s great to do some gunsmithing or other machining, and then crack a cold one with the guys, sit back, and just enjoy the machinery/conversation. Recently, I had the good fortune of inheriting a “dorm […]
OT: A Great Stocking Stuffer Idea
It’s Christmas time- that wonderful time of year when we all look forward to exchanging gifts, being together, and hopefully playing in the snow. I did a quick write-up on Christmas gift lists over on NWGUN (What’s on your Christmas list?), but I thought of one more item that I think I will ask for […]
This Week on NWGUN a recap
Here’s a quick recap of the blogging activity on NWGUN.com: What’s on your Christmas list? Dude Movie Review: The Best Christmas Gun Movie! Like Revolvers? You Should Get to Know Grant Cunningham 5 Ways to Help Keep Our Outdoor Shooting Areas Open Western Washington Shooters Lose Public Shooting Area Looking for a place to hunt […]
Poll: What Rifle Cartridge Do You Reload Most Often?
If you’re like me, as soon as you get a new rifle, you start to anticipate reloading for it. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of seeing your groups shrink after careful planning and successive batches of reloads. For most of us, there’s a particular rifle cartridge that we tend to reload most frequently. Which […]
Frankenlöder – 9mm with Hornady-RCBS Bullet Feeder Setup on Dillon XL-650 – Part III
In this third installment of the Frankenlöder 9mm Dillon+Hornady+RCBS series, we’ll build on what we talked about in the first post and second post. We’ve seen what it takes to setup the Dillon XL-650 with Hornady 9mm dies, and also modified the drop tube from the RCBS Pistol Bullet Feed kit in order to get […]
This week on NWGUN – a recap
Here’s a quick recap of this week’s posts over on NWGUN.com: Smith and Wesson 327 TRR8 – First Shots Kel-Tec PF-9 Range Report – Best Group Yet! 70 Years ago Today: Attack On Pearl Harbor Do you like AR-15s? Check out the complete AR-MPR series! Dude Movie Review: “The Edge” Anthony Hopkins / Alec Baldwin, […]
NWGUN: 70 Year Anniversary: Pearl Harbor
70 years ago today, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. This event changed the world forever! You can read my write-up on NWGUN.com here! Thanks to all of the Americans that served during WWII! -Gavin
Frankenlöder – 9mm with Hornady-RCBS Bullet Feeder Setup on Dillon XL-650 – Part II
In my previous post, I walked through the process of setting up the Dillon XL-650 to load 9mm Luger ammunition with Hornady pistol dies. In this post, we’ll cover adding a bullet feeder to this setup. What will be unique about this setup will be the fact that we’ll use most of the RCBS pistol […]
Preview: Introducing Northwest Gun Magazine!
Hello all, just wanted to let you know that I’m working on what will become a Northwest regional publication that’s all about guns, and the key issues that affect shooters in the Northwest. What’s great is that most of the content will be relevant nationally! Here are some of the ideas we have for content […]
Finding Ultimate Reloader on Facebook is now easier!
I’ve enjoyed interacting with all you on Facebook – it’s nice to have a casual forum to share and “like” things. I just wanted to drop a quick post to tell you all that Ultimate Reloader is now easier than ever to find on Facebook! No one likes typing in long URLs, and pasting long […]
Hornady adds “Ammo Plant” to product lineup
Interested in getting a complete “turn-key” reloading setup geared towards cranking out large quantities of pistol ammo? You may want to check out the new “Ammo Plant” from Hornady! Here’s what’s included in the kit: Lock-N-Load AP Press Lock-N-Load AP Bullet Feeder Lock-N-Load AP Case Feeder Lock-N-Load AP Die Bushing 10 pack Spring Case Retainer […]
Frankenlöder – 9mm with Hornady-RCBS Bullet Feeder Setup on Dillon XL-650 – Part I
Dillon XL-650 Press + Hornady Dies + RCBS Bullet Feeder + Hornady Bullet Feed Die In this multi-part Frankenlöder series, we’ll be using the Dillon XL650 to load 9mm Luger. What’s going to make this scenario interesting is the fact that we’ll be using Hornady dies, including the Hornady 9mm pistol bullet feed die. In […]
