Black Powder Cartridge News 131 Fall 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. 131 features a classic vintage black powder cartridge rifle displayed with period-correct shooting and reloading accessories. Carefully arranged on a textured surface are tools of the trade, including bullet molds, reloading implements, a small mallet, and cartridges laid neatly in both open boxes and rows. Prominently positioned in the center is the rifle itself, showcasing its rich wooden stock and patinaed metalwork, representing both craftsmanship and history. The backdrop emphasizes authenticity and heritage, paying tribute to traditional black powder shooting.

The issue's seasonal and publication details—Fall 2025, Issue 131—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 Contents:

Page 4 – From the Editor
by Steve Garbe

Page 6 – About the Cover
by Steve Garbe

Page 8 – Professor Charles E. Dwight, Part II
by Leo J. Remiger

Page 16 – Quigley 2025: My Best So Far
by Mike Nesbitt

Page 22 – Getting Started: 22 Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Silhouette
by Rick Moritz

Page 26 – Graph Your Sight Settings
by William P. Mapoles

Page 30 – You Can!
by Cody Smith

Page 34 – Vintage 38 WCF & 44 WCF: Load Performance in Rifle, Revolver and Shotgun
by William M. Curry, Jr.

Page 42 – Product Reviews

RCBS Pro Melt-2 Electric Lead Furnace — by Lon Morris
Maynard Centerfire Rifle — by Steve Garbe
The History of Rimfire Cartridges in America 1852–2022 Volume I & II — by Steve Garbe

Page 48 – Center Shot: The Bennett Match
by Jim Foral

Page 52 – Match Results

Page 60 – Rifle Clubs

Page 66 – Advertisers’ Index