ARTICLES

Ross Seyfried takes readers into the field with classic shotguns, trusted dogs, and carefully built loads using Olde Eynsford black powder. Through pheasant and duck hunts with vintage 16-gauge, 10-gauge, and 18-bore flintlock guns, the article shows how traditional black powder loads can still deliver impressive performance in real hunting conditions. More than a technical loading piece, it is a nostalgic and deeply personal look at the joy of old guns, proven powder, and memorable days afield.

This article breaks down the 45 Colt’s evolution from a black powder cartridge to one of the most versatile handgun rounds available today, capable of everything from light target loads to heavy hunting applications. It covers bullet selection, powder options, and critical safety considerations across different revolver strength levels to maximize performance while maintaining reliability.

This article examines the 30 Remington AR, highlighting its strong ballistic performance and potential as a modern hunting cartridge in both AR-style and bolt-action rifles. Through extensive load development and rifle conversion work, it demonstrates how handloaders can unlock accuracy, velocity, and renewed relevance from this underappreciated round.

Lane Pearce compares similarly numbered rifle powders from IMR, Hodgdon, and Accurate to show how products with familiar labels can produce different ballistic results. The article examines IMR 4064 versus Accurate 4064, IMR 4350 versus H4350 and Accurate 4350, and also considers IMR 4166 and IMR 4451 Enduron powders in several popular rifle cartridges. Through controlled handload testing, Pearce reinforces an important reloading lesson: powders with similar names or numbers are not interchangeable, and handloaders should always use brand-specific, pressure-tested load data.

Accurate High Country is the newest smokeless powder in the Accurate lineup, developed as the answer for reloading Federal’s new 7mm Backcountry. This double-base spherical powder delivers consistent metering, a clean, cool burn, and strong ballistic performance across magnum rifle cartridges from the .243 Winchester to the 6.5 and .300 PRC. Built on the latest propellant technology and made in the USA, it’s a versatile choice for handloaders chasing magnum velocity and accuracy.

This article dives into the rich history and enduring performance of the 6.5×54 Mannlicher-Schönauer, a cartridge used worldwide on game ranging from mountain species to dangerous African animals. It also covers modern handloading considerations, including bullet selection, powder choices, and the unique characteristics of the Mannlicher rifle system that influence performance.