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 […]
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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 […]
Overview: iGaging OriginCal 0-6″ Absolute Origin Digital Calipers
To be honest, I didn’t spend much time “shopping” for the digital calipers I’ll talk about in this post. This last November, my father-in-law was asking for my “Christmas list”, and I thought to myself: “how about a set of digital calipers?”. I spent all of 5 minutes perusing Amazon glancing at products and reviews, […]
Two Ultimate Reloader Deals from Capital Cartridge
Hello everyone, please join me in welcoming the newest partner to Ultimate Reloader: Capital Cartridge! From the Capital Cartridge page here on Ultimate Reloader: Capital Cartridge has been supplying once-fired brass shell casings for commercial and recreational reloading since 2012. Capital Cartridge uses proprietary systems to efficiently process and accurately sort hundreds of thousands of […]
Inline Fabrication Micro Ultramount: assembly and bench mounting
You can’t build a good house without a solid foundation. Likewise, any seasoned reloader knows how important a solid mounting arrangement is for their reloading presses. In the last year I’ve started using the Inline Fabrication Ultramount system, and recently decided to use this system across the board for pretty much all of my reloading […]
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 […]
Exclusive Look: Redding New Products for 2017
If you are a fan of Redding Reloading Equipment products as I am, you’re going to be excited when you read this post! Through some patient persistence, I was able to get the “first look” at Redding’s new product announcements for the 2017 calendar year and SHOT Show. The theme this year is dies, dies, […]
MEC Marksman Single-Stage: Unboxing, Overview, Setup
There’s nothing like a solid piece of iron. Cast iron tools and machines are a lifetime investment, and I love it when I look at a tool and see “Made in USA”. Recently MEC (the Mayville Engineering Company) made an interesting announcement. This company which is known for top-notch shotshell reloading gear announced they are getting into […]
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 […]
Black Friday: Enter To Win Hornady Gear at Midsouth Shooters Supply
This is one of the most exciting times of the year for shoppers: Black Friday. Shooters and reloaders will find all sorts of great deals this week, and one of the great places to shop this Black Friday is Midsouth Shooters Supply! They are running some great deals on shooting/reloading supplies and gear, and are […]
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 […]
.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 […]
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 […]
RCBS Pro Chucker Priming System Update
I’ve been working with RCBS on some issues related to the priming system on the RCBS Pro Chucker (5 and 7) for a while now addressing issues where the primer slider can break. Today, I’m happy to announce that RCBS has replacement primer sliders available for all Pro Chucker owners that will address these issues! Here’s […]
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 […]
MagnetoSpeed V3 Chronograph: From Unboxing to Shooting Rifle and Pistol
If you want to build a precision rifle, you need precision tools. In the same way, if you want to load and shoot precision ammunition, you need the tools that will produce *and* validate the precision of your loads. A good chronograph is one of those tools! In this post I’m going to introduce you […]
LEE Auto Bench Priming Tool: Overview, Setup, Priming .223 and .308 Cases
Priming tools and systems come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations. Priming your cases is one of the most important aspects of reloading ammunition, and it can also involve a lot of frustration and trouble. So when I saw the introduction of the new the LEE Auto Bench Prime, I was curious. Could this be […]
Poll: What Social Media Services Do You Use?
Hey everyone, I’m wondering where you all discuss gun related topics online and with apps on your phones/tablets. As I plan how to make future investments in Ultimate Reloader, I’d like to make sure these investments are aligned with where you all are hanging out! Please take a minute to check each of the sites […]
Ultimate Reloader Deal: Save 10% Off Inline Fabrication Ultramounts
When it comes to shopping online, I’ll search the ends of the earth for the best deal. The first thing I do is to search for coupon codes and promotions. Today, I’m excited to offer my very first partner promotion here on Ultimate Reloader. For a limited time, you can save 10% off Inline Fabrication […]
Hands-on with the new L.E. Wilson Case Gage Depth Micrometer
One of the most critical aspects of reloading rifle ammunition is proper sizing. First, you need to have a good sizing die for the cartridge you are reloading. Second, you need to setup your sizing die for optimal functioning (Ex: feeding in an autoloader) and accuracy/precision. While it may sound simple to setup a sizing […]
Ruger Precision Rifle: Shooting 6.5 Creedmoor Suppressed
The Ruger Precision Rifle has become one of the most highly sought after firearms of 2015 and 2016. A big part of this soaring popularity is the fact that these rifles come standard with many features that today’s rifle shooter has come to want or even expect in a new rifle. One of these features […]
Hornady Lock-N-Load Iron Press Kit: Unboxing and Overview
If you are like me, you’ve been eagerly awaiting the availability of the new Hornady Lock-N-Load Iron reloading press system. I have been working with Hornady on getting the first videos up for this press, and literally received the first kit off the line. In this series, I’ll cover this new press system and kit […]
Fun With Custom Ammo Box Labels
A big part of the satisfaction in reloading your own ammunition is the fact that you have made something “custom”. You can customize the economics (Read: you are cheap and want to save money), the ballistics, the recoil, and a multitude of other factors related to ammunition. So why not have some fun with your […]
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 […]
