Saturday Movies: Ultimate Reloader Guns and Gear Showcase
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 1300 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 ten videos created by Gavin Gear and his UltimateReloader team. These videos feature ELR Rifles, Peterson and Lapua brass, a brand new RCBS trimmer system, BAT actions, a handsome 6x47L Custom Rifle, the Athlon Rangecraft Chronograph, and Ultimate Reloader’s impressive new RifleBuilderPro Software System. Enjoy this Saturday Video Showcase.
Extreme Long Range — One Mile Shooting
In this video, Gavin meets with Paul Phillips, an ELR “King of Two Miles” past Champion. Paul explains the features in his .375-caliber rifle designed to shoot to one mile and beyond. Along with a big action to hold the very long cartridge, an ELR rifle needs a special high-angle optics rail to allow the needed elevation. In addition, a long-wheelbase chassis is optimal for greater stability and balance. Recoil is very significant so Paul’s rifle boasts a massive 6-port muzzle brake on the very long barrel (ELR barrels can run 34-36″). For his projectiles, Paul is running Berger’s impressive new 410gr .375 caliber Hybrid Target Bullet (6:25 time-mark).
Peterson Cartridge — How High-Quality Brass is Crafted
Ever wondered how modern, top-quality rifle brass is made? Then watch this informative video from start to finish. It shows how the brass cases are drawn (lengthened) in stages, how the primer pockets and rims are formed, how the shoulders and case necks are crafted, and then how the brass cases are machine-annealed for consistent strength and neck tension.
6x47L Rifle Build with BAT Action & Woox Furiosa Ultra Chassis
Gavin Gear has completed many impressive custom rifles. This handsome rifle is one of Gavin’s best efforts. Chambered for the 6-6.5×47 Lapua wildcat cartridge (aka 6x47L), this rifle has show great accuracy. It boast a handsome black BAT Hammerhead action and a wood/metal composite WOOX Furiosa Ultra chassis. This high-tech hybrid stock/chassis combines wood sections over a full-length, aerospace-grade aluminum skeleton chassis, giving it the “feel” of a wood stock with the strength and stability of a metal stock. Gavin likes the way the stock feels on the trigger hand in particular and the smooth wood cheekpiece is also very nice. Made in Italy, the Furiosa is offered in three versions all with wood sections on the forearm, grip area, and cheekpiece. Choose natural Walnut Brown, Micarta Black, or Midnight Grey.
NEW RCBS MatchMaster Precision Case Trimmer System
At SHOT Show 2026, RCBS introduced the new MatchMaster Precision Case Trimmer system. Developed with Henderson Precision, this is a high-speed, motorized system that trims, deburrs, and chamfers .22 to .30 caliber brass in one step. With a $699.99 MSRP, the MatchMaster trimmer features a 3-way carbide cutter, micrometer adjustment for 0.001″ accuracy, and a brass shavings catcher. It is designed for high-volume reloaders, offering fast, consistent, and automatic case prep. In this video, Gavin shows the features of this new RCBS power tool.
BAT Actions — Insider Look at Manufacturing
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BAT Machine Co. makes some of the finest custom actions you can buy. Numerous national and world records have been set with BAT actions. To create this 31-minute video, Gavin traveled to Idaho to visit the BAT Machine production center in Post Falls, ID. Gavin talked with BAT’s founder Bruce Thom. The video features extensive footage of advanced CNC machines used to produce the superb BAT actions.
New 6GT Cartridge Brass from Lapua
It’s great that Lapua is now offering 6GT brass. Developed by George Gardner of G.A. Precision and Tom Jacobs of Vapor Trail Bullets, the 6GT was designed to have the efficiency of a 6mm Dasher without the need for case forming. It was also designed with a longer case body so it feeds better from magazines.
Even with the added capacity, the 6GT is still very efficient, and can achieve good velocities with less powder than a 6mm Creedmoor. With outstanding brass now being offered by Lapua, the 6GT becomes a very good choice for PRS/NRL competition, and even mid-range F-class competition. It’s longer than a Dasher case so it runs better in magazines, but it’s still more efficient than a 6mm Creedmoor or .243 Win.
RifleBuilderPro Gunsmithing Program Unveiled
At SHOT Show 2026 Gavin Gear introduced an impressive new software/info system for gunsmiths and gun-building operations. Rifle Builder Pro provides key specifications and data for smithing operations. But it is more than just about machine controls — Rifle Builder PRO will be a subscription-based companion and digital reference library for Precision Rifle Gunsmiths, designed to help them achieve great results in less time. Subscribers will also automatically join an online community full of exclusive resources and support to improve their craft.
Rifle Builder PRO is currently targeted towards precision rifle gunsmiths working on bolt-action rifles but there are expansion plans to include additional types of rifle gunsmithing. At this time Rifle Builder Pro is still in development with a public Beta coming later this year. Sign up for email updates at RifleBuilderPro.com.
Athlon RangeCraft Chronograph (Two Videos)
Athlon’s Rangecraft Velocity PRO Doppler Radar Chronograph is a genuine rival to the popular Garmin. These two UltimateReloader vidoes cover the AThlon’s features, specs, and hardware. Then the video covers the testing process. The new Athlon Rangecraft Velocity Pro Radar Chronograph is an impressive and very affordable compact chrono, selling for $399.99 at most vendors. This employs Doppler radar allowing ultra-accurate velocity readings. Since the unit isn’t triggered by a muzzle blast, it can work with suppressors, muzzle brakes, and other muzzle devices.
The Rangecraft Vel Pro reads velocities between 65 FPS and 5000 FPS. So far field tests have shown that the Athlon Rangecraft chrono is reliable and picks up all shots fired with all types of rifles and pistols (even airguns). However the listed velocities may be a few FPS different than a Magnetospeed or Labradar. The unit includes a compact tripod.
BONUS: .223 Rem vs. 5.56x45mm — Ultimate Reloader’s Most Popular Video EVER with 7.8 Million Views
This video explains essential facts and corrects common misconceptions related to both .223/5.56 ammunition, as well as .223/5.56 rifles. Gavin provides insight on chamber specs, pressure levels, barrel twist rates, military 5.56 crimped brass, and other important topics. If you are new to the AR world, this video is definitely worth watching. And that’s why it now has garnered over 7.7 MILLION YouTube views, making it one of the most popular gun-related videos ever. Full Story: CLICK HERE for full written analysis of .223 Rem vs. 5.56x45mm with graphs and data.
Forum member Rich DeSimone uses a handy “Stub Gauge” for setting shoulder “bump” and seating depth. The gauge is made from a section of barrel lopped off when the muzzle is crowned. The chambering reamer is run in about 1/4 of the way, enough to capture the neck and shoulder area of the case. Rich then uses his full-length die to “bump” a master case with the ideal amount of headspace for easy feeding and extraction. He takes that case and sets it in this Stub Gauge, and measures from the front of the gauge to the rim. He can then quickly compare any fired case to a his “master” case with optimal headspace. Since the gauge measures off the shoulder datum, this tells him how much to bump his fired brass.
