500 S&W Reloading Without Breaking the Bank!
Big guns, big bullets, big smiles — handloading with Berry’s plated bullets means your costs don’t have to be. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article...
View ArticleQuick Look: Cole-TAC Backbone Bag Frame & Flat Bag
When seconds count, time spent dealing with your shooting accessories should be kept to a minimum. In this story, we’ll look at Cole-TAC’s Backbone Bag Frame and Cole-TAC’s Flat Bag. This combination...
View ArticleXLR Envy Pro Weights + Balance + Recoil Test
We’ve been using the XLR Envy Pro for a variety of shooting scenarios, and now we’re adding weights to optimize balance and recoil! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by...
View ArticleGordy Gritters’ Precision Rifle Building Class Overview (Extreme Accuracy...
Ever dream of building your own custom rifle? Do you want to take your gunsmithing skills to the next level? Gordy Gritters’ Extreme Accuracy Institute is worth a closer look. In this story, I’ll...
View ArticleMark 7 Apex 10 Priming Adjustment
Wondering how to set up the priming system for the Mark 7 Apex 10? John Vlieger of Mark 7 shows us how. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or...
View ArticleWhat Rifle Action is Best for Hunting (Bolt, Semi, Pump, Lever, Single-Shot)?
When many think of a hunting rifle, they first think of a bolt action. Are other action types viable for hunting? Absolutely! Bolt action rifles can be excellent for a wide range of hunting, but...
View ArticleMark 7 Apex 10 Powder Measure Adjustment
Continuing our series of videos on the Mark 7 Apex 10, we have John Vlieger from Mark 7 on set to help us set up and dial in the powder measure. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal...
View Article500 S&W Mag with Hornady 350gr XTP Bullets
Nearly twenty years ago, Smith & Wesson introduced their huge new X-frame double-action revolver along with the 500 S&W cartridge. Hornady loaded the first 500 S&W ammunition, sending a 350...
View ArticleHead-To-Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 30-06 (Hunting)
In with the new, out with the old? Should the 6.5 Creedmoor replace the .30-06 in the hunting category? Not so fast! Let’s take a look. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal...
View ArticleGerman Precision: Anschutz Benchrest 54.18 Rifle
We’ve become big fans of Anschutz, a premier rifle manufacturer known for its incredibly accurate rimfire models. We’ve covered the Anschutz 22LR 1710 Competition, but I wanted something from the...
View ArticleUltimate Reloader is on RUMBLE!
Ultimate Reloader is officially on Rumble! We are excited to be on this platform, and look forward to greater flexibility with what we show and talk about! Official YouTube Announcement: Our first...
View ArticleQuick Look: Cole-TAC Ammo Novel
Looking for a compact way to store your bolt-gun ammo? Check out the Ammo Novel from Cole-TAC. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching...
View ArticleRCBS Dies from 1968, Will They Work? (30-30)
Gavin handed me an old set of RCBS dies in an equally vintage cardboard box. He had gotten the 1968 set from a friend and tasked me with cleaning them up and reloading some 30-30 ammunition. I think he...
View ArticleAMP Press: SW Update, Neck Brushing Experiment
Annealing Made Perfect just released software updates for the AMP press — here’s a hands-on look! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or...
View ArticleQuick Look: Lyman Pro-Drive Torque Wrench
I’ve had my eye on Lyman’s Pro-Drive Torque Wrench for a while — now I have the perfect opportunity to use it! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article...
View ArticleIn-Depth: Boyd’s Agility Remington 700 Stock Upgrade (224 Valkyrie)
I saw the new Boyd’s Agility gunstock, and thought to myself: “I need one of those”. In this story, I’ll document my process upgrading my 224 Valkyrie Remington 700 with a Boyd’s Agility stock...
View Article6.5 PRC with Berger 144gr Hybrid Target Bullets
We’ve done a lot of work with the 6.5 PRC cartridge, including a lightweight rifle build, testing the Bergara Wilderness HMR, and a variety of other projects. This time, we took a closer look at the...
View ArticleMark 7 Apex 10 Caliber Conversion Overview Step-By-Step
Continuing our series of videos on the Mark 7 Apex 10, we have John Vlieger, a master tech from Mark 7 showing us caliber conversion techniques. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal...
View ArticleDillon Reloading Press Buyer’s Guide
Dillon Precision has a number of presses to choose from. How do you choose? Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you...
View ArticleCANCELLED: Guy’s Dream Africa Hunt
We’ve had a lot of questions about my planned South African plains game hunt. Here’s why it didn’t happen. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article...
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