SAAMI-Certified 25 Creedmoor is new for 2025. I built a 25 Creedmoor back in 2020, but it was still a wildcat at the time with no factory rifles or ammunition available. It’s time for an update! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
.22 Creedmoor, a brainchild of Horizon Firearms, has been growing in popularity for varminting and small game hunting. I’ve built two .22 Creedmoor rifles built around Stiller Actions, a sister company of Horizon Firearms. One rifle utilized a heavier Stiller Predator and the other a lighter Stiller Wombat. If you’re looking for a ready-to-go varminting […]
The Dillon XL750 is a very popular progressive reloader among both pistol and rifle shooters. We recently completed a massive bulk .223 loading process on this press. I wanted to give case processing on it a try! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you […]
There’s a Creedmoor cartridge for just about every shooting occasion. Given the SAAMI approval of Hornady’s .25 Creedmoor earlier this year, I thought it was time to document reloading considerations for all of the Creedmoor cartridges! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
Case trimming is one of the monotonous brass preparation tasks few look forward to. Hornady’s new high speed 3-in-1 power case trimmer was designed to make this process faster and more efficient without getting sore fingers. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
Completing a rifle build is only part of the process. Next comes finding what load works best. In this video, I walk through the process I go through to load precision .300 WSM ammunition. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). […]
Consistency is at the center of precision reloading. This doesn’t just mean using the same components but also how you size the brass and seat the bullet. So how do you make sure it’s perfect each time? Watch the videos or read on to see how you can get consistent shoulder bump and seating depth […]
I recently pushed the limits of .308 Winchester using Alpha Munitions OCD brass. Details of the brass, reloading process, and the rifle’s chamber all have to come together perfectly for safe, proper firing. Here’s how it works! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you […]
I recently completed my 22 ARC Build and showed progressive reloading for the cartridge on the Dillon XL-750. I took some time at the 2024 SHOT Show to speak with Hornady’s Seth Swerczek about Hornady’s 22 ARC and new ELD-VT bullet. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or […]
Case preparation can take forever and you’re lucky if you find this monotonous process particularly fun. We’re automating it with the Dillon DA3000 and CP2000! 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 […]
After spending so much time loading ammunition, it’s important to make sure it will function in your firearm. Armanov makes a variety of ammo checkers covering a range of calibers to do just that! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). […]
Master gunsmith and author Fred Zeglin joins us to share everything you ever wanted to know about reamers. 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 […]
