“Tag: powder”

This year, Hodgdon Powder celebrates its 75th year in business, having grown from humble origins in 1947.

Looking at the variety of shotgun ammunition available at my local gun shop, I have noticed that some boxes list “dram equivalent” along with shot size and shell length. Can you explain the term’s significance?

Muzzleloading rifles and muskets using blackpowder are a fun and intriguing throw back to the earlier days of firearm technology, but also have a more involved process than simply loading a cartridge.

There are many old and limited run firearms that have become collectables, but why should these firearms not be enjoyed or used for their intended purposes despite that? Rick Hacker explains here why you should shoot your collectible firearms. 

Effective immediately, Hodgdon announced the closure of the GOEX blackpowder manufacturing facility in Camp Minden, La.

In this segment of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun," we examine the history of the various multi-shot guns of the blackpowder era.

Taylor's & Company developed its ACE pistol as a short-barreled, carry-ready model based on the iconic Model 1858 Remington revolver.

Alliant Powder's new 410 shotshell powder is designed for handloaders looking to get the most out of their sporting and hunting loads.

Traditions unveiled the NitroFire, the first muzzleloader to use FireStick sealed powder charges by Federal Premium. The system represents a faster, safer, more precise way to load/unload a muzzleloader.