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Effective immediately, Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. has made the decision to cease manufacturing operations at the company’s Camp Minden, Louisiana site while evaluating strategic options for the black powder business.

The new Crackshot XBR arrow-launching rifle includes an interchangeable upper that uses a .27 caliber Traditions XBR Powerload blank to propel a 16-inch aluminum arrow at 385 fps.

Contributor B. Gil Horman hits the range ahead of SHOT Show to test the all new Bond Arms Cyclops Thumper.

The Statement Tumbling loaded ammo will cause the powder to physically degrade and result in dangerous pressure increases.

IMR Legendary Powders, a subsidiary of Hodgdon Powder Company, has officially announced a product safety warning and recall notice for IMR 4007SSC on six lot numbers. IMR has received reports that the powder in question, shipped in one- and eight-pound containers, may have become unstable due to possible rapid deterioration.

Traditions has partnered with Federal Premium and Hodgdon Powder to create a muzzleloader which promises added safety, reliability and consistency.

James W. Bequette’s new book, The Gunpowder People, takes an in-depth look at Hodgdon Powder Company’s impressive 70-year history.

Black powder hunters will appreciate the quality features of the new 3-9x40 Bone Collector scope from Bushnell.