Black Powder Cartridge News 132 Winter 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. 132 features Scotsman, Alexander Henry, was one of the preeminent gunmakers of the United Kingdom. His career and firearms are legendary amongst those who appreciate the best products of the English gun trade. For this issue, Rick Weber kindly submitted an outstanding photograph of some of Henry’s excellent work, as well as, an article on one of Rick’s favorite double rifles, an Alexander Henry cased .451 Express rifle.

Best quality English sporting rifles, truly represent the finest product of the gun making trade. Handling one is both a privilege and a rare treat. Thank you, Rick, for sharing your fine collection of Alexander Henry Express double rifles with us. 

Table of Contents:

From the Editor 4

Steve Garbe

About the Cover 4

22 Rimfire Ammunition Ballistic Statistics Verses Accuracy 6

Bob Glodt

The  Express Rifle 12

Rick Weber

45-90 Sharps King of Creedmoor 16

Rick Moritz

The Ballard Rifle Its Own Legend in The West 22

Wayne R. Austerman

My First Buffalo Chase Part I 28

Floyd B. Small

Submitted by Leo J. Remiger

One More Shot with Old Powder 34

Mike Nesbitt

Letters from Readers 40

Industry News 42

• New Additions at Wyoming Armory

Product Reviews 44

• Buffalo Arms Wad PunchesMike Nesbitt

• Lyman Pro-Touch 1500 Digital ScaleSteve Garbe

Center Shot 46

• Captain Bartlett - GunmanJim Foral

Match Results 52

Rifle Clubs 60

Advertisers’ Index 66