Hodgdon Trail Boss
Hodgdon Trail Boss is a bulky perforated-disc powder for low-velocity revolver and subsonic rifle loads, offering strong double-charge protection—never compress.
45-70 vs 8.6 Blackout Old Iron Meets New Precision
A 150-year-old cartridge meets its modern rival.
Norma 217
Norma 217: single-base extruded rifle powder optimized for 300-338 class magnum cartridges like the 338 Lapua Magnum - designed for magnum primers and long barrels.
45-70 vs 444 Marlin Which Lever Gun Cartridge Is Right
Two big-bore lever guns, one action. Here's how to pick.
Norma MRP
Norma MRP: versatile single-base extruded magnum rifle powder, ideal for 7mm Rem Mag and 300 Win Mag while covering heavy-bullet 243 Win loads.
Norma 204
Norma 204 is a slow-burning, single-base rifle powder ideal for heavy bullets in medium-to-large cases, prized for clean burn, lot consistency and precision.
45-70 vs 30-06 Power or Range and How to Choose
Comparing 45-70 and 30-06 for real hunting scenarios.
Alliant Steel
In the specialized arena of non-toxic shotshell reloading, Alliant Steel serves as the definitive industry standard for high-performance waterfowl applications. Since the federal mandate transitioning from lead to steel shot for waterfowl hunting, ballisticians have struggled with the physical limitations…
The Buffalo Cartridge Family 45-70 vs 45-90 and 45-110
Comparing the big three 45-caliber black powder rounds.
Alliant Extra-Lite
In the evolving landscape of high-volume shotshell reloading, the drive toward lighter shot charges has shifted from a niche preference to a mainstream necessity. Alliant Extra-Lite was engineered specifically to address this shift, filling a critical gap in the propellant…
45-70 vs 450 Bushmaster Which Big Bore Is Right for You
Two big bores, one bullet diameter, very different
Alliant BE-86
In the landscape of modern handgun propellants, Alliant BE-86 has rapidly ascended to a position of prominence as a high-performance, multi-purpose powder designed specifically for the needs of the 21st-century handloader. Originally developed as a specialized canister propellant for high-volume…