The Black Powder Cartridge News - Summer 2021

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This issue features On Hunting and Sniping, Death in the Desert, A COVID-19 Project, Be More Than a Wannabe (Part II), A .40 Caliber Long-Range Rifle, The Hide Hunting Exploits of Harry "Sam" Young, Letters from Readers, Center Shot, Match Results, and Competitions.

ON HUNTING AND SNIPING

Long-range target shooting here in the U.S. has become increasingly popular, at least since the first International Match with the Irish team in 1874.

9 mins

Death in the Desert

This Colt .45 “Peacemaker” was found out in the desert in historically one of the most dangerous places on Earth.

4 mins

A COVID-19 Project

As far as the COVID-19 pandemic is concerned, I can’t find much good to say about it. One thing I can say, though; I had a lot of idle time on my hands. After perusing YouTube videos during this time of lockdown, I came across a company that makes rifle kits – Kibler’s Long Rifles.

10+ mins

BE MORE THAN A Wannabe PART II

Since my first article was published in Issue No. 113 of The Black Powder Cartridge News, I have received several emails and groups from readers.

5 mins

A .40 Caliber Long-Range Rifle

During a recent stay in New Zealand, we found ourselves in Rotorua, which is the stomping grounds of expert Kiwi rifleman, Laurie Kerr. Laurie has been a friend since we first met at Raton, New Mexico, a number of years ago and we have managed to stay in relatively good communication ever since.

5 mins

The Hide Hunting Exploits of HARRY “SAM” YOUNG

It’s difficult now to remember exactly where I first read or heard about Hard Knocks by Harry “Sam” Young. The book is an extremely entertaining read and in the Publisher’s Note, it specifically states, “The great lesson of this book is that “truth is stranger than fiction.”

10+ mins

The Wyoming Schuetzen Union's “Center Shot”

John Bodine, “Old Reliable”

10+ mins

Match Results

World’s Largest Black Powder Target Rifle Match Phoenix, Arizona – March 1-10, 2021 BEN AVERY SHOOTING FACILITY

9 mins

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The Black Powder Cartridge News is the only magazine in the world dedicated to the black powder cartridge rifle. The magazine targets the avid shooters and competitors in the black powder shooting world. We cover the rifles, powders, reloading and competitions for the black powder community. The Black Powder Cartridge News is written by shooters for shooters.