Expanded 10-Shot Load Development for 6.5 Creedmoor
Loading your own ammunition enables you to achieve results with your rifles that are simply not possible with factory ammunition. The key to achieving optimal results is the painstaking process of load...
View ArticleLyman Borecam Digital Borescope: Overview and Comprehensive Test Drive
Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside your rifle’s barrel? Is the bore in good condition? Is the bore clean? You may have wondered the same things about your pistol barrels. Until recently,...
View ArticlePistol Case Expanders: Overview, Comparison, Setup
Case expansion is critical when loading pistol ammunition. Too little case mouth expansion, and you’ll fail to place/retain bullets, and you’ll also shave the bullet if you’re loading hard cast lead...
View ArticleMEC 100E Clay Thrower: Unboxing and Setup
An unfair advantage. That’s what I want when I go to shoot clays with friends. Like the guy that has a Donkey Kong console in his man cave- and then invites friends over so that he can beat them. Oh,...
View ArticleBest Day Ever: Shooting Clays with the MEC 100E ATA
After a long cold Winter, each sunny day feels like magic. And it’s even better when you can get outdoors and do something fun with friends to enjoy the experience. This was just one of those days. I...
View ArticleYouTube Firearms Ban and Ultimate Reloader: Here’s What’s Happening
Hello everyone- I wanted to pro-actively reach out to let you all know about how the YouTube Firearms Content Restrictions announced this week will affect Ultimate Reloader, and what I am doing about...
View ArticleSpeed and Precision: Wilson Case Trimmer Power Adapter
What’s better than slow precision? Wait for it…….. Fast precision! And that’s what the Wilson Trimmer Power Adapter gives you. You start with the Wilson Stainless Trimmer, which gives you the highest...
View ArticleMore Updates, and How to Support Ultimate Reloader
Hello everyone! It’s been a crazy couple weeks, but things are moving along, and I wanted to give some quick updates! First, thank you to everyone for your support! I appreciate all of the kind...
View Article224 Valkyrie: Coming Your Way!
Since I heard about 224 Valkyrie, I’ve been wanting to get hands-on with it. It’s taken a while, but I’m getting close to kicking-off a content series that will go in-depth on this exciting new...
View ArticleOverview: Hand Reloading Press from Buchanan Precision Machine
Working up and testing loads can take what feels like an eternity. When I lived in the city, working up a rifle load could take weeks. Amidst the chaos of a full-time corporate job and busy family...
View ArticleAlliant 2400: Versatile Magnum Pistol Powder
There are some powders that are so versatile you’ll always want to have a supply on hand. If you shoot any magnum pistol, Alliant 2400 is one of those powders! I’ve been using Alliant 2400 for a decade...
View ArticleLyman Brass Smith Ideal Presss: From Unboxing to Loading
Ever since the SHOT show this year, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get hands-on with the new Brass Smith reloading presses from Lyman. Well that time has come! Last week I got my Lyman...
View ArticleBig Grains: Big Bore Ammo without the Big Bore Price
I’ve got to admit something: I’m totally obsessed with 500 S&W Magnum. Seems like every time I go to grab a handgun, it’s at the top of my mind. And I guess it’s not hard to understand why- it’s...
View ArticleUltimate Reloader Spring 2018 Update
Hello everyone! I wanted to give you all a quick update on what’s coming here on Ultimate Reloader, as well as some pretty awesome changes to the GavinToobe YouTube channel (home of Ultimate Reloader)....
View ArticleUltimate Reloader Deal: Get 10% off Brass at Capital Cartridge
You are here because you reload, and to reload you need brass! I wanted to let everyone here know about an ongoing deal I’ve put together with Capital Cartridge: get 10% off your first order! Here’s...
View ArticleFirst Look: Brass Smith All-American 8 Turret Press from Lyman
It’s here! It’s finally here- the new and highly anticipated 8-station turret press from Lyman. This press, the “Brass Smith All-American 8” is a part of the complete lineup of new tools from Lyman...
View ArticleForster Bushing Bump Die in 6.5 Creedmoor: Overview and Setup
If the goal for your reloads is precision without a compromise in function, the Bushing Bump Die from Forster is worth a look! Normally you’d have to choose between full-length sizing and neck-only...
View ArticleTriggerScan TS-11 Trigger Profiling Tool: Overview and Pistol Trigger Scans
The trigger is one of the most important components for any handgun, rifle, or shotgun. Trigger dynamics will affect accuracy, high-speed shooting characteristics, gun safety, and more. So it stands to...
View ArticleNew from Lyman: Brass Smith Precision Powder Funnel Set
If you’re loading precision rifle ammunition, you’ll need a reliable way to dump powder charges into your cases. A good powder funnel is the answer! But some funnels will have too much static cling,...
View ArticleNew: 224 Valkyrie Brass from Starline
Are you excited about 224 Valkyrie? I am! And it’s great to see more rifles and components geared towards this far-reaching AR-15 cartridge. And one of the exciting new products in this category is 224...
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