Meet the 6.5 Guys
One of the things I enjoy most about what I do with Ultimate Reloader is meeting like minded people who share a passion for any number of my hobbies. Some of these interests include reloading,...
View ArticleCleaning Brass with the RCBS Ultrasonic Cleaner
Brass prep is a critical part of the reloading process, but it can be a huge pain to deal with. I’ve traditionally been a dry tumbler, but I’ve been curious to try some new processes including...
View ArticleRCBS Pro Chucker 5: Loading 45 ACP
One of the most popular handgun cartridges in the world is 45 ACP. It has a controversial place in the concealed carry debate, and is a lot of fun to shoot at targets as well. In this post I’ll cover...
View Article6.5mm Grendel: 308 Ballistics for the AR-15
When Steve Lawrence from the 6.5 Guys asked if I’d like to shoot his AR-15 chambered in 6.5mm Grendel, I said: “Absolutely!”. We were up at the “Ultimate Reloader Outpost” working on another shooting...
View ArticleEssential Gear: Using the L.E. Wilson Rifle Case Gage
There are certain tools that can save you a lot of time, effort, and money. For reloaders of ammunition, a case gage is one such tool. Have you ever gone to the range and discovered an issue with your...
View ArticleRCBS Pro Chucker 5: Loading 40 S&W
It’s hard not to appreciate the 40 S&W cartridge. It’s compact, it’s powerful, and it’s very versatile at the range or for personal defense. Heck, if you reload your own ammo, you can practice with...
View ArticleEssential Gear: Using the L.E. Wilson Pistol Case Gage
I recently wrote about the importance of using a rifle case gage when loading rifle ammunition. Well, it’s equally as important to use a case gage when loading pistol ammunition, so that’s what I’ll...
View ArticleA New Ultimate Reloader is Coming Soon!
Hey everyone! Wanted to let you know about some exciting changes coming to the Ultimate Reloader website and YouTube channel. Shortly, you’ll start to see the roll-out of an updated Ultimate Reloader...
View ArticleRuger Precision Rifle Part 1: Unboxing, Overview, Setup, Sight-In
I’m very excited to kick off a new content series that will feature the Ruger Precision Rifle, 6.5 Creedmoor and 243 Winchester cartridges, as well as in-depth reloading and shooting coverage. The...
View ArticleRuger Precision Rifle Part 2: 600 yard and 1000 yard Range Day with the 6.5 Guys
In my last post, I walked through the unboxing, overview, setup, and sight in of the Ruger Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. With only a quick 100-yard sighting completed, I was off to the range the...
View ArticleRuger Precision Rifle Part 3: Range Day 1 Recap and Fireside Chat with the...
In my last post, I took you all to the range to try out two Ruger Precision Rifles at both 600 yards range, and at 1000 yards range. A great day, and great performance for these two rifles. In this...
View ArticleWelcome to the New Ultimate Reloader Website!
Hello everyone! I’m really excited to finally be able to share the new Ultimate Reloader website with you. I’ve been super-busy in the last few months with camera and studio upgrades (including...
View ArticleRuger Precision Rifle Part 4: First 100 Yard Groups and Deer Hunting
When it came time to go deer hunting this year, I didn’t have to think long before deciding to take the Ruger Precision Rifle rather than my light-weight 30-06. Yes, this rifle is heavier, but I was...
View ArticleRCBS Pro Chucker 5: Loading .223 Remington
It’s time for Part 7 in the series I’ve been covering on the RCBS Pro Chucker 5. This time we’ll get down-and-dirty loading .223 Remington, something any AR-15 owner will be interested in! I like to...
View ArticleRCBS Pro Chucker 7: Unboxing and Setup
It’s been fun working with the new RCBS Pro Chucker 5, but things are about to get even more exciting. Yes, it’s time to add the RCBS Pro Chucker 7 into the mix! This 7-station progressive...
View ArticleMerry 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...
View ArticleFun 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...
View ArticleRCBS Pro Chucker 7: Loading 9mm with Style
It’s pretty exciting to upgrade to a 7-station reloading press. I’ve often thought “I don’t *NEED* a couple more stations, but it shure would be nice!”. Well now I have that chance, the opportunity to...
View ArticleHornady ELD-X Bullets Are In The Shop
For 2016, Hornady has unleashed a bunch of exciting new products- two that I’m particularly excited about are the new Lock-N-Load Iron press (I will be covering that in detail shortly!) and the new...
View ArticleHornady Lock-N-Load AP Unboxing, Overview, and Setup
The Hornady Lock-N-Load AP 5 station progressive reloading press is a popular tool for loading both pistol and rifle ammunition. I’ve published a lot of content related to this press, but one thing I...
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