Double Alpha Academy Gear We Use Frequently
I’ve featured a lot of gear from the Double Alpha Academy, and have more coming, but here are some of our favorites. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this...
View ArticleNEW Dies from Area 419: M-Series Sizer (In-Depth)
Brand new dies from AREA 419 and something never seen before! Learn more about them below! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching...
View ArticleNEW Adaptive Press Head from Creedmoor Sports
Creedmoor Sports recently released the Adaptive Press head for the Redding T-7 press. It’s different from anything else on the market — here’s why. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal...
View ArticleFrom 223 to 300BLK: Insane Dillon Conversion and Loading Setup
Previously we showed how to set up the DA3000 with the CP2000 and convert 223/5.56 brass to 300 blackout. To load the new brass, we have the Dillon RL1100 set up to load 220 grain subsonic 300 blackout...
View ArticleRifle Reloading Basics Pt1: Safety and Brass Tumbling
Here at Ultimate Reloader, we use a lot of sophisticated equipment, but every person needs to start with the basics. In this series, we’ll review the basics of reloading for all the beginners out...
View ArticleNew Winchester StaBALL Powders from Hodgdon
At SHOT Show 2023, Hodgdon’s Aaron Oelger took a few minutes to talk to us about new StaBALL powders — StaBALL Match and StaBALL HD. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by...
View ArticleBasic Rifle Reloading Part 2: Sizing and Case Prep
In the first video in this series, we cleaned once-fired Federal cases using Lyman’s vibratory tumbler and walnut shell media. Now it’s time to resize the cases, decap/deprime them, trim them and do...
View ArticleNEW DAA Infra-Red Low Powder Sensor (Hands-On)
Ever run out of powder while loading? The DAA Infra-Red Low Powder Sensor prevents this issue! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching...
View ArticleTESTED: Winchester StaBALL Match (Varget Speed Powder)
Hodgdon released two new powders, StaBALL Match and StaBALL HD at SHOT Show 2023. Today, we’re taking a closer look at StaBALL Match! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer:...
View ArticleTESTED: Winchester StaBALL HD Magnum Powder
Hodgdon released two new powders, StaBALL Match and StaBALL HD at SHOT Show 2023. We recently tested StaBALL Match. Today, we’re taking a closer look at StaBALL HD! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC /...
View ArticleCompared: StaBALL 6.5, Match, and HD!
We’ve individually tested all three powders in Hodgdon’s Winchester StaBALL line. Now, we’re comparing them! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article...
View Article270 Weatherby -vs- Steel Target!
When I was a kid, my friend Chris’s dad had a Weatherby Mark V he got from opening a bank account. To this day, I still remember how beautiful it was. The ammo came in a box decorated with a safari...
View ArticleLEE Six Pack Pro: KMS² UFO Press Light and Inline Fabrication Mount
KMS² just released their UFO SP press light for the LEE Six Pack Pro. Midsouth Shooters Supply sent along a LEE Six Pack Pro for me to work with and Inline Fabrication sent a No. 95 quick change top...
View ArticleThe Perfect Trim for Precision Rifle Cases
Trimming brass can be a tedious and frustrating process. Henderson Precision’s Gen 3 power trimmer makes it easier. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this...
View ArticleEconomical .45-70 Loads with Berry’s 350 Grain Bullets!
Berry’s makes a wide range of reloading products. Their plated bullets offer an interesting and affordable alternative to either jacketed or cast bullets. I’ve used their bullets in various handguns...
View ArticleHornady 410 Grain Sub-X .45-70 Hunting Rounds
The 150-year-old .45-70 has retained its popularity with a variety of new ammunition and reloading components available. Hornady’s newest jacketed hunting bullet is a big one! The 410 grain Sub-X is a...
View ArticleHead to Head: .357 SIG and .40 S&W
Next in our head-to-head series: .40 S&W vs. .357 SIG. Both of these cartridges were incredibly popular with law enforcement in the 1990s. Today, not so much. What happened and which of the two is...
View ArticleAccurate AND Cheap? 44 Magnum Budget Loads! Tests & Considerations for...
My .44 Magnum revolver shooting needs work, but ammunition is expensive! I loaded up some 240 grain Berry’s plated bullets for some more practice! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal...
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