Saturday Movies: Ultimate Reloader Product Tests and Builds

UltimateReloader.com offers some of the most thorough firearms and reloading tool tests on the internet. And the Ultimate Reloader YouTube Channel now has over 1000 videos that showcase reloading tools, accurate firearms, precision optics, gunsmithing methods, and top-tier reloading components. For today’s Saturday at the Movies feature, we showcase six great videos recently created by Gavin Gear and his UltimateReloader team, including one with guest host F-Class John. These videos highlight a new Radar Chrono, superb Long-Range Target Camera, the remarkable AMP Annealer, and other interesting topics. Enjoy this our Saturday Video Showcase.

Bix’N Andy Trigger Showcase — Operation, Specs, Testing

Bix’N Andy makes some of the best triggers you can buy, with versions suited for benchrest, F-Class, ELR, PRS/NRL, as well as hunting and varminting. In this very recent video (released 10/3/2024), Gavin looks at the features and functionality of a variety of Bix’N Andy triggers. You can purchase these quality triggers from BulletCentral.com at attractive prices starting at $199.00 (new) and $149.99 (refurbished).

New Caldwell VelociRadar Chirp Radar Chronograph (with App)

In this video Gavin Gear tests Caldwell’s new VelociRadar chronograph. This is quite a bit bigger than the Garmin Xero C1 Pro or the new LabRadar LX compact, yet the VelociRadar is still much smaller than the original orange LabRadar. Notably, the VelociRadar uses a different mode of radar (Chirp Radar vs. Doppler) than other chronos. Caldwell states: “The Caldwell VelociRadar Chronograph [has] cutting-edge Chirp radar technology. While most chronographs stop at only providing muzzle velocity the VelociRadar tracks bullets downrange[.] Using these downrange velocity measurements, the VelociRadar calculates true muzzle velocity, the bullet’s ballistic coefficient, and downrange energy.” Here is one viewer’s comment on the Caldwell unit: “Pros: It is smaller than the original LabRadar, but bigger than the new Garmin. Price point is similar. The Caldwell looks more heavy-duty with reinforced corners, and more likely to survive a fall from the bench top. Control buttons are nice and large. Tripod looks better than Garmin. Cons: The display area looks large, but uses a small portion of that area. The data display should be larger.”

Reloading Press Comparison Testing — 12 Progressive Presses

If you are considering purchasing a progressive reloading press — you’ve struck gold. Hosted by Gavin Gear of UltimateReloader.com, this remarkable 79-minute video covers a dozen presses from six leading manufacturers: Dillon, Frankford Arsenal, Hornady, Lee, Mark 7 (Lyman), and RCBS. Set aside plenty of time, because there is a wealth of information — the “mother lode” of progressive press coverage. Along with the big comparison video, Gavin has prepared a detailed, 17-page online article which covers all of the presses in the shootout. This Progressive Press comparison has generated 288,000 views on YouTube. Reviewer Gavin Gear demonstrates how each press works and provides data on costs, output rates, capabilities, and accessories so that potential buyers can make informed purchasing decisions.

6mmGT Rifle Complete Rifle Build, Start to Finish

In this video, Gavin builds an impressive 6mmGT (aka 6GT) field rifle start to finish. You can see him chamber the barrel, fit the bottom metal in the stock, and connect the Bix’N Andy trigger to a 416 Stainless Pristine brand Rem 700-footprint action. This is a multi-purpose rifle, build on the light side with a Carbon Six barrel. Gavin notes: “In this video I chamber a Carbon Six barrel and complete the package with a Bix ‘n Andy trigger, Hawkins Rings, and Riton Scope. Will this be the 6GT Lightweight hunting rifle I’ve been asking for?”

We like the 6GT cartridge, both for PRS/NRL competition and varmint work. The 6GT has the low recoil of a 6 Dasher, with good feeding and mag compatibility. With the 6GT, a competitor can push 105gr bullets at 3000+ FPS or run heavier bullets at 2800-2900+ FPS.

“The [6GT] is a more predictable and barrel-friendly cartridge than the 6mm Creedmoor. It can utilize the accurate and forgiving powders of the 6BR, has fantastic accuracy, and due to its shoulder angle and case length, it doesn’t suffer from feeding issues.” — PewPewTactical.com

LongShot Target Camera

Past 400 yards or so, it can be difficult to see bullet holes on paper, even with spotting scopes. That’s why we recommend a high-quality wireless target camera. The best long-range target cameras on the market are produced by Longshot Camera Systems. The Longshot Target Cam provides a live WiFi camera feed. This comes back to your shooting station and you can view the image with a laptop or mobile device. You don’t need internet coverage and no separate tall antennas are required. Simply place the camera unit next to your target and the receiver unit close to your rifle or bench. The Longshot system is completely self-contained. Longshot produces a variety of cameras starting at $199.00 for the LongShot Marksman. We recommend the $899.00 LR-3 unit which works out to two miles! In this video Gavin Gear of UltimateReloader tests the LR-3 at long range. PRODUCT INFO HERE.

Loading 7mm PRC on a Dillon 550C Progressive — F-Class John

This ULtimate Reloader video features F-Class John, a top-tier F-Class competitor who also has a very popular YouTube video channel. In this video John shows how to load the potent 7mm PRC cartridge with a Dillon 550C progressive press. The 7mm PRC is one of the newer short magnum-style cartridges popular with F-Open competitors. With the 7mm PRC you can drive a 180+ gr 7mm bullet at very impressive velocities with a 28″ or longer barrel.

Anschutz 54.18 .22 LR Rifle for Benchrest and Rimfire F-Class

With the high price of centerfire powders, bullets, and brass, everyone should have an accurate .22 LR rimfire rifle for marksmanship training and competition at 25 to 200 yards. In this video, Ultimate Reloader’s Gavin Gear tests the impressive Anschutz 54.18 BR50-U7 match rifle using a quality Sinclair Int’l front rest. Anschutz offers several versions of the 54.18 and BR-50. There are two barreled actions available: 20″ threaded and 25.9″ non-threaded. Gavin tested the 20″ threaded model with the U7 stock. In this video, Gavin tested the trigger with a sophisticated TriggerScan TS-11. The trigger was superbly repeatable at a measured 3.8 ounces. Gavin also did a bore examination, and tested various ammo. In this rifle, Lapua Midas+ ammo produced the smallest groups. FULL STORY HERE.