Reloading Gear Review: Lee Classic Cast Breech-Lock Press
The Lee Classic Cast “O”-style press has always been an excellent value — it works as well as some other presses costing twice as much. And now Lee has improved on its Classic Cast Press design by...
View ArticleModernizing a Veteran Benchrest Rig —“Old 87″ Gets Updates
Updating a 20+ Year-Old Benchrest Rifle by James Mock After owning three different rifles with BAT actions, I have become a loyal fan of BAT Machine quality and customer service. Back in 2009, I...
View ArticleVersatile, Affordable, Compact Case Prep Trio Saves Time
Nobody likes to spend hours manually chamfering cases and cleaning primer pockets. There are simple hand tools that will perform these tasks, but the process is time-consuming and tedious after a...
View ArticleHow to Choose Protective Eyewear — Factors to Consider
Proper eye protection is ‘must-have’ gear for shooting sports. In addition to providing reliable impact protection, good shooting glasses should be comfortable, fog-free, and not interfere with your...
View ArticleMagnetoSpeed V3 Chrono Review by UltimateReloader.com
MagnetoSpeed’s technology has completely changed the market for firearms chronographs. With a MagnetoSpeed barrel-mounted chrono you can quickly and easily record muzzle velocity (MV) without having...
View ArticleWhere to Buy Official Competition Targets
Need targets — not just any old targets, but the correctly-sized targets for specific shooting disciplines (such as NRA Smallbore, F-Class, and 1K Benchrest)? Well you won’t find them at your...
View ArticleAdvanced RL 23 and RL 26 Powders for Magnum Cartridges
Ever heard of Alliant Reloder 23? Or Reloder 26? These two relatively new European-produced Reloder propellants were introduced in 2014. Most folks haven’t tried these Reloder powders because it took...
View ArticleStub Gauges — Cool Tools That Perform Important Functions
Next time you have a barrel fitted, consider having your gunsmith create a “stub gauge” from a left-over piece of barrel steel (ideally taken from your new barrel blank). The outside diameter isn’t...
View ArticleHunting Gear: Padded, Slip-On Fore-End Rifle Sleeve
Here is a simple but effective product that can benefit varminters and game-hunters. The slip-on, padded RRR (“triple R”) gun rest cushions your rifle on any surface and helps eliminate noise when...
View ArticleMake Your Own Ammo Caddy from a $20 Knife Block
Forum member Alex W. (aka “zfastmalibu”) came up with a clever adaptation of an item you may already have on your kitchen counter. By drilling a few strategically-placed holes in a wood knife-holding...
View ArticleExcellent Factory Ammo Offered by Creedmoor Sports
You may not know this, but Creedmoor Sports sells very high-quality loaded ammunition crafted with top-quality bullets and premium-grade Lapua brass for .308 Win and .30-06. We have friends who have...
View ArticleMeasure Shoulder Bump Precisely with Harrell’s Bump Collar
Harrell’s Precision sells “semi-custom” full-length bushing dies for the PPC and 6BR chamberings. While the Harrell brothers do not cut the die to spec, they carry a large selection of dies made with...
View ArticleLyman E-Zee Case Gauge Measures Over 70 Cartridge Types
Lyman’s popular E-Zee Case Length Gauge is now bigger and better. The new version II of Lyman’s Case Gauge is much larger than the original version. The Case Gauge II now measures more than 70...
View ArticleGear Spotlight: New Gun Cleaning Rod Case from MTM
Here’s a cool new product that will make it easier to stow and/or transport your precious cleaning rods. Sure you can tuck a single rod in a gun case, but what if you want to carry a variety of rods...
View ArticleStop Neck Sizing! Why You Should Full-Length Size Your Brass
Why It’s Smart to Full-Length Size Your Brass Commentary by Erik Cortina Should You Full-Length Size Your Cartridge Brass? Absolutely. Let Me Explain Why… I have seen it time and time again, shooters...
View ArticleCool Tools for the Reloading Room — Look What UPS Brought
Posting on Facebook, Michael W. said: “Maybe it’s just me but I LOVE coming home to packages from the UPS driver sitting on my deck! Now I can get serious about creating some Match Grade ammunition!”...
View ArticleAR-Platform Triggers: Geissele, Elftmann, Timney, & ALG Defense
Trigger images from PrimaryArms.com, which sells all the triggers reviewed here: Geissele, Elftmann, Timney, and ALG Defense. Are you thinking of upgrading the trigger system for your AR-platform...
View ArticleHowa HCR Rifle Named NRA Gun of the Week
We like Howa 1500-series rifles. The major attractions are the smooth-running action (feels almost like a custom), a very good two-stage trigger (way better than most domestic factory triggers),...
View ArticleFather and Son Hunting Adventures — Rifle and Gear Options
Photo by MDC Staff, courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation. One of the most memorable things a father and son can do is go hunting. Time spent in the field together builds bonds that last a...
View ArticleFixed-Power Optics for F-Class — Testing in Competition
March 48x52mm High Master Scope — Tested in Competition by Jay Christopherson, AccurateShooter.com Systems Admin Using a fixed power scope on your F-Class rifle is not only effective, but can save you...
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