As an enthusiast of a paticular product, have you ever wondered: who are the people behind this company, this brand, and this product? One of my favorite things about my job is when I have the opportunity to get to know someone that’s been influential in my industry. At the 2020 SHOT Show, I had […]
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SHOT Show 2020: Starline Brass
It’s always great to talk with the team at Starline Brass. The person I talk with most related to Starline Brass technical issues is Hunter Pilant, one of the engineers at Starline. Here’s the discussion I had with Hunter at the 2020 Shot show! Starline New Products This last year Starline has released some great […]
LEE Pro 1000: Unboxing, Overview, Setup, Loading 45 ACP
My very first reloading press was a LEE Pro 1000. I had purchased a 44 Magnum revolver for hiking carry, and found that I really liked to shoot it. The problem? 44 Magnum ammunition is not cheap! So I started to research reloading my own ammunition. At the time I had two small children and […]
SHOT Show 2020: Bryan Litz talks Ballistic Advancements
If you’re serious about ballistics and long-range shooting, you know about Bryan Litz’s work. As the founder of Applied Ballistics, and the chief ballistician at Berger Bullets, he has made significant contributions to the field of modern ballistics. And that’s what I wanted to talk with Bryan about: the last 10 years and the next […]
Shot Show 2020: Forster Products
It’s always great to see the Forster Products team at the SHOT show! At the 2020 SHOT Show I talked with Scott Kempel, one of the people I work with frequently from Forster Products. We talked about Scott’s role at Forster, new products (namely the powder measure which will be introduced later this year), as […]
SHOT Show 2020: New from RCBS
If you’re a fan of the “Green Presses and Gear” you’ll want to check out what’s new from RCBS for 2020. That’s exactly what I talked about with Will at the RCBS during the 2020 SHOT Show. Check it out! Coming Soon to UR: New RCBS Rebel Press I get excited every time I see […]
Shot Show 2020: Four New Products from Lyman
Lyman has been introducing more new products in the last few years than they have in a long time! This year while at the SHOT show, I caught up with Spencer Karoll (a Lyman Engineer) to hear about three exciting new products Lyman is bringing to market in 2020. Check it out! Lyman Stainless Steel […]
SHOT Show 2020: Uintah Precision
One of the highlights for me at the 2020 SHOT Show was hanging out with the Uintah Precision team, and Logan from West Desert Shooter! During my booth visit, I got to hear about the latest Uintah Precision products including updated bolt-action uppers, and even complete rifles! UPR-10 and UPR-15 Uintah Precision uppers transform your […]
6 CREED UR: Rebuilding a HOWA 1500 for Accuracy
A while back I put together a rifle for PRS competition that “checked all the right boxes” for what I was looking for. 6mm Creedmoor is flat shooting and has manageable recoil, I wanted to try a HOWA 1500 action, and a KRG Bravo stock would have the ergonomics and features I was looking for. […]
SHOT Show 2020: Annealing Made Perfect
It’s exciting to see how technology can help precision-minded shooters and reloaders. One of the products I’ve adopted this past year that has helped me achieve greater precision is the AMP Mark II annealer from Annealing Made Perfect. While at the 2020 SHOT Show I got to meet Alex and Matt from Annealing Made Perfect, […]
SHOT Show 2020: MEC Outdoors
At the 2020 SHOT Show, I caught up with Shawn Wozniak, MEC Outdoors product manager to get an overview of MEC as company, and the MEC product categories. The following is a summary of that conversation! About MEC From the MEC website: Mayville Engineering Company has been manufacturing shotshell reloaders under the MEC brand since […]
SHOT Show 2020: New from Frankford Arsenal
Frankford Arsenal has been rolling out some great new products over the last couple years! At the 2020 SHOT Show I caught up with Jarrod Grove, product line manager for Frankford Arsenal reloading products to get an overview of the latest Frankford Arsenal gear! Universal Bullet Seating Die Can one die seat bullets for multiple […]
SHOT Show 2020: Recap and Range Day
The 2020 SHOT show was AWESOME! In this post/video, I’ll share my experiences at the range day, introduce you to some awesome content creators, and also give you a preview of the rest of my SHOT show 2020 content that will be published in the coming weeks. Range Day The SHOT show range day is […]
6.5 PRC Light-Weight Build Part 3: Bedding the Action to the Stock
The 6.5 PRC light-weight build is all done except some cosmetic finishing touches, and it’s shooting AWESOME! (see this post from the first range trip). In this post, I’ll pick up where we left off at the end of the barrel work and stock fitting article/video, and I’ll cover epoxy bedding the barreled action to […]
6.5 PRC Light-Weight Build Part 2: Break-In and First Groups
When I set out to build my “Ultimate Long-Range Hunting Rifle” I had high hopes. The rifle would need to be relatively light in weight, have great ergonomics, great ballistics, and great accuracy. The build was fun because it incorporated some new materials and techniques, such as a titanium action and a semi-finished carbon wrap […]
6.5 PRC Light-Weight Build Part 1: Action, Chambering, Fitting
6.5 PRC is a great cartridge for long-range hunting, and I’m trilled to have my first 6.5 PRC build taking shape! A long time in planning, it has felt really good to get the core build completed on this awesome light-weight long-range hunting rifle. In this article, I’ll cover the process of chambering the barrel […]
PSA KS-47 7.62x39mm Pistol: Overview and Ballistics Comparison
When I saw the KS-47 Pistol from Palmetto State Armory, I thought to myself “now that looks fun!”. After some hands-on time with this 7.62x29mm pistol, I can say it’s a lot more than just fun! In this article I’ll give an overview of the KS-47 platform, give a guided tour of the 8.5″ pistol […]
Troubleshooting Bad Accuracy: A Discussion with Gordy Gritters
Have you ever been perplexed by a rifle that “should shoot but won’t”? I know I have! It’s easy to get frustrated and overwhelmed when troubleshooting these kinds of issues, but there’s hope! While at Gordy Gritters’ week long Precision Rifle Building Class, I sat down and discussed with Gordy his systematic approach to isolating […]
Rifle Accuracy Factors: A Discussion with Gordy Gritters
In order to shoot accurately, the shooter, the gun, and the ammunition all need to do their job! Recently, while at Gordy Gritters’ Precision Rifle Building class, I sat down and talked with Gordy in-depth about factors that contribute towards a rifle’s accuracy. A great discussion, and I hope you learn a lot from it! […]
Overview: Lyman Brass Smith Adjustable Powder Trickler
When I saw the Lyman Brass Smith adjustable powder trickler at the last SHOT show, I thought to myself: “I could use a trickler with those features”. What features am I talking about? A cast aluminum body paired with adjustable steel base (low center of gravity!), long-reach tube, oversize turned knob, and more. In this […]
Meet Gordy Gritters: Record-Setting Master Gunsmith, In-Depth Discussion
There are certain people that are geared towards “pushing the limits”. These people thrive when they are innovating and evolving technology, refining products, and setting records in competition. Gordy Gritters is one of these people. Gordy has been instrumental in the world of precision rifle both as a shooter and as a master gunsmith. I […]
Dillon XL-650 VS XL-750: Differences Explained
Dillon just released the XL-750: an updated version of their popular 5-station XL-650 press (see my complete overview of the XL-750 HERE). If you have a Dillon XL-650, you may be wondering exactly what all of the differences are between the XL-650 and the XL-750. I’ll cover all of that in this article! Summary of […]
TESTED: NEW 30-06 Brass from Starline
Starline once made only pistol brass, but a few years ago Starline added rifle brass to their product lineup. Now Starline has introduced 30-06 brass to their offerings! Due to popular demand, Starline introduced this brass just about a month ago, and since I heard it was available I knew I needed to do some […]
PRIMER-PRO: Unboxing, Overview, Loading Primers
What’s the biggest hassle when loading bulk ammunition? Loading primers. Not only do I not like to load primers, I also don’t like how much time it takes when reloading. The solution? An automated primer loading machine. These machines have been on the market for a long time, but have had some shortcomings: unreliability and […]
NEW Dillon XL-750: Unboxing, Setup, Loading Pistol and Rifle Ammo
It’s been a long time since Dillon Precision has introduced a new reloading press. Dillon Precision has taken the strategy to introduce products only when there’s really something new to bring to the market. And this is consistent with how I describe Dillon Precision products: “Tried and True”. So when I heard that Dillon had […]
