ODIN Works 22 ARC Build
Hornady’s 22 ARC was designed for the AR platform. I’ve done a lot with this cartridge in a bolt-action, but am just now building a semi-auto with ODIN Works! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making...
View ArticleUltradyne UD7 7mm PRC Long Action
Ultradyne offers a number of combinations of their UD chassis. We’ve looked at the UD3, UD5, and UD7 chassis, all named for the number of M-LOK slots on the side of the forend. This time we’re looking...
View ArticleForster Co-Ax Back in Stock!
The Forster Co-Ax has been around for a few years now, but has been difficult for some to find. I’m happy to announce Midsouth Shooters Supply has them available with enhancements! Disclaimer Ultimate...
View ArticleLightweight Pristine + Bix’n Andy + Carbon Six 6GT Build
Building rifles is my passion. I’ve traditionally used a few key components, but it was time for a change. This time I paired a Pristine short action with a Carbon Six 6mm barrel and Bix’n Andy trigger...
View ArticleWelcome F-Class John!
We have a new team member! Please welcome F-Class John! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms)....
View ArticleTESTED: Vihtavuori N565
I’ve long used N555 in my 7PRCW. This year, I decided to step it up with Vihtavuori N565 and compare it to other powders. Read on or watch the video to see what I learned. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader...
View Article22 Creedmoor: Stiller Predator Build (End-to-End) & Mystery Solved
Piet Malan from Impact Shooting joined me from South Africa to build my first .22 Creedmoor on a Stiller Predator action. Sharing this experience with him and walking him through his own 6.5 Sherman...
View ArticleTESTED: Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen 2 6-24×56
I recently added an Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen 2 6-24×56 to my ODIN Works 22 ARC AR build. After taking a close look at the rifle, it’s time to examine the optic! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC /...
View Article6mm ARC AR-15 Rock Vise Barrel Swap
Stumped by an AR-15 caliber changeover? In this video I secure a .350 Legend in the Rock Vise and convert it to 6mm ARC— step by step! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer:...
View ArticleGet the Perfect Bump and Seat Every Time with Short Action Customs!
Consistency is at the center of precision reloading. This doesn’t just mean using the same components but also how you size the brass and seat the bullet. So how do you make sure it’s perfect each...
View ArticleLoad More Efficiently with Armanov’s Bullet Feeder!
Want to speed up your progressive reloading? Armanov’s brand-new bullet feeder helps you do just that for a variety of calibers! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by...
View ArticleBulk 5.56 Reloading End to End: Dillon XL-750 Setup & Optimization
Bulk-loading a 55-gallon drum of Mojo Precision .223 brass takes industrial equipment. With a fully setup Dillon XL-750 and Armanov bullet feeder, loading rounds just becomes a matter of pulling a...
View ArticleShould You Hunt with Bergers?
Can you really use Berger Bullets for hunting? Long regarded as high-quality competition projectiles, many have posited Berger Bullets just don’t work for hunting, claiming they are erratic and don’t...
View ArticleNEW Area 419 ZERO Turret Dock: Idea to Finished Part with Jon Addis
It felt like Disneyland. I recently joined Jon Addis, the owner of Area 419, behind the scenes at his shop to watch the progression of an idea into a full new product. Come follow along! Disclaimer...
View ArticleHow It’s Made: ZERO Press Area 419 Factory Tour
Ever wonder how the ZERO press is made? Area 419’s Craig Arnzen and Justin Watson take us behind the scenes to show us the entire process from raw materials to finished product! Disclaimer Ultimate...
View ArticleCompared: .360 Buckhammer vs .30-30 Winchester
In collaboration with Henry, Remington Ammunition created the .360 Buckhammer to provide .35 Remington ballistics in a hunting cartridge legal in states with straight-wall only restrictions. Today,...
View ArticleLearn to Shoot Long Range with Bergara!
Want to shoot long range and don’t know where to start? Bergara Academy offers two long range shooting schools in Montana and Wyoming to help you do just that! I recently joined Collin Russell and a...
View ArticleBoyds At-One Bergara B-14R Rimfire Trainer Upgrade
Bergara makes some of the best entry-level .22LR’s on the market. As much as I love the B-14R, the factory stock doesn’t fit me as well as I would like. To amend this, I swapped it with a Boyds At-One...
View ArticleTESTED: Athlon Cronus BTR Gen 2 UHD 1-6×24
LPVO’s are extremely versatile, handy scopes. Guy Miner recently tested the premium Athlon Cronus BTR Gen2 on a lever action—now it’s my turn to see how it performs on a Stag Arms SPCTRM. Disclaimer...
View ArticleWhat’s in My Range Bag?
Though we have amazing resources here at the Ultimate Reloader Ranch, heading to most of our ranges is still an undertaking. Forgetting something means a lot of lost time and frustration. So what do we...
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