Black Powder Cartridge News 130 Summer 2025

The Black Powder Cartridge News magazine has joined the Wolfe family of outstanding sportsmen's publications.

It is written by shooters for shooters.

Black-powder enthusiasts will value the in-depth features and columns whether they are hunting, collecting or competing.

Published quarterly, The Black Powder Cartridge News provides all the reliable information you need to enjoy these revered firearms.

About the Cover... 

The cover of The Black Powder Cartridge News Issue No. 130 features a striking visual tribute to historical marksmanship and classic rifle craftsmanship. Dominating the foreground is a beautifully aged Maynard single-shot rifle, showcased in close detail with its hammer, lever, and textured wooden stock prominently visible. The rifle rests against an antique paper shooting target dated August 1878, which includes scoring rings marked at 900 and 1000 yards, underscoring the precision and legacy of black powder shooting.

Above the rifle is the header text: “THE MAYNARD AHEAD!” – referring to the high performance of the Maynard rifle as recorded in historical documents.

Featured article titles are subtly embedded into the cover:

• “In This Issue: Professor Charles E. Dwight”, highlighting a feature on a notable historical figure in firearms history

• “.22 BPCR Silhouette – History and Testing Ammo”, teasing an in-depth exploration of the .22 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle silhouette sport and ammunition testing.

The issue's seasonal and publication details—Summer 2025, Issue 130—are shown in the bottom right corner, rounding out a vintage-style, yet information-rich design that appeals to collectors, competitive shooters, and firearms historians alike.

Table of Conents:

Page 4 – From the Editor
Author: Steve Garbe

Page 4 – About the Cover
Author: Steve Garbe

Page 6 – Professor Charles E. Dwight, Part I
Author: Leo J. Remiger

Page 14 – .22 BPCR Silhouette: A Historical Prospective and a Basic Technique for Testing Ammo
Author: Robert Glodt

Page 20 – How Much Does Your Rifle Weigh?
Author: Rick Moritz

Page 26 – Testing a Rifle
Author: Steve Garbe

Page 30 – 32 Special: What Was Special About the 32 Special?
Author: Mike Nesbitt

Page 38 – Riverboat Gambler
Author: Mike Stumbo

Page 44 – Industry News

Page 46 – Letters from Readers

Page 48 – Product Reviews: Quilted Zipper Rifle Case
Author: Mike Nesbitt

Page 50 – Center Shot: The Schuetzen is the Free Rifle
Author: Steve Garbe

Page 54 – Match Results

Page 60 – Rifle Clubs

Page 66 – Advertisers’ Index