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UR Update: Win an Ultramount, Update on Jimmy

Hope everyone is having a great Summer! I’ve been busy with some awesome projects, stories, and new technologies. More on all that to come! In this update, I wanted to catch everyone up on what’s...

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Overview: Forster Co-Ax Quick Change Jaws

I absolutely LOVE my Forster Co-Ax single-stage reloading press. It’s got precision, efficiency, and made-in-USA quality. It even looks nice (See the Forster Co-Ax highlight in my 14- press shootout...

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KRG Bravo Upgrades and Mystic Precision MPOD Install: HOWA 1500 6mm Creedmoor

I’m excited about this 6mm Creedmoor project because I’m trying some new things! That’s what keeps rifle shooting interesting: going in different directions, trying different cartridges, different...

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Wind Calling Secrets: A Discussion with Emil Praslick of Berger Bullets

Every once in a while I meet someone that blows my mind: someone that holds the secrets to advancing something I’m working towards. At the 2019 SHOT Show, my meeting with Emil Praslick fell into this...

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TESTED: Frankford Arsenal Rotary Tumbler Lite

There are many times when I have need to clean small lots of previously fired brass. It could be for load development, a cartridge that I don’t shoot much of, or it could be separate cleanings for each...

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UR Update: Win a Lyman All-American 8 Turret Press

Time for another UR Update! Summer is in full swing, and I’ve been enjoying shooting every day of the week. Before we know it, Fall (and hunting season) will be here. For now, I’m really glad for the...

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TESTED: Canik TP9SFX Pistol In-Depth and Comparison to Glock 17

A few months ago I competed in a “mostly rifle” match called the Findlay Cup. An unexpected part of this competition was shooting steel with handguns at ranges from about 20 yards all the way out to...

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Forster Datum Dial: One Tool for Case Sizing and Bullet Seating Checks

When you’re working on precision reloading, there are some measurements that are straightforward, and some that take some extra care and tools. When you’re measuring Cartridge Overall Length (COL) for...

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Annealing Made Perfect: AMP Mark II Unboxing, Setup, Annealing

If you reload ammunition, you should care about metallurgy. If you demand accuracy and long life from your brass, the process of annealing your cases will become an important part of brass prep and...

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Converting Weaver Bases to Accept Picatinny Scope Rings

Why do we have standards that are “close but not quite compatible”? I ask myself that frequently when it comes to technology, tools, and firearms. I ran into this exact issue a few days ago when I went...

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10% OFF AMP Mark II Brass Annealer, 3 days only!

Annealing Made Perfect makes a GREAT brass annealing machine: the AMP Mark II. Until now, Annealing Made Perfect sold to the US market only through retailing partners. Now you can buy direct from...

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TESTED: NEW Berger 156 grain 6.5mm Elite Hunter Bullets

It’s that time of year again: big game hunting season! Bear season started just a week ago where I live, and I’m hoping for success in the coming weeks! And then there’s Deer season, lots to look...

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UR Update: Win $50 Starline Brass Gift Certificate!

Here we are! Time for another UR update. Hope everyone is having a great summer, I am for sure. I’ve been shooting pretty much every day, and have been working on some great projects and stories. In...

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NEW RCBS MATCHMASTER Dies! Tested in 6mm Creedmoor

RCBS is constantly looking at ways they can make their products better. One such example is their latest die set: “MATCHMASTER”. Aimed at people reloading long-range precision ammunition, this die set...

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Extreme Case Forming: 25-45 Sharps from Starline 223 Basic

I’ve formed cases by “necking up” and “necking down”, but this is the first time I’ve formed cases from blanks (a straight-wall version of a bottleneck rifle cartridge). I’m talking about my recent...

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Sinclair Concentricity Gauge: Overview, Neck Concentricity, Bullet Runout

One of the factors that’s critical for precision long-range shooting is correct alignment between the cartridge’s bullet, and the chamber/bore of the rifle. There are two key factors that contribute to...

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Re-Barrel at 300? Diagnosing a HOWA 1500 6mm Creedmoor That Won’t Shoot

If you’ve been shooting rifles for a long time, no doubt you’ve said to yourself at one point: “I can’t figure out why this rifle won’t shoot!!!”. This story documents “one of those times” for me. I...

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TESTED: NEW CMMG 350 Legend Resolute AR-15

This year at the 2019 SHOT Show, the big news in new cartridges was 350 Legend from Winchester. I had the opportunity to talk with Winchester (see this story), and CMMG as well (see this story).  One...

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TESTED: NEW A-Tip 135 grain 6.5mm Bullets from Hornady

Earlier this year Hornady announced the biggest update to their bullet lineup in a long time: A-Tip. This new bullet technology from Hornady promises more consistency from bullet to bullet, enhanced...

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UFO Press Light Updtes from KMS Squared, Save 10% For a Limited Time

KMS Squared has just updated some of their most popular lights! I wanted to tell you all about it, and give you a chance to save 10% on all KMS Squared lights for a limited time. What’s NEW KMS Squared...

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