JB Hodgdon

In Memoriam: John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon (Oct. 16, 1936-June 13, 2025)

The Second Amendment and NRA community has lost a truly great champion: John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon, who with his brother Bob led Hodgdon Powder Company into the American gun-owning lexicon, passed away on June 13, 2025.

How to Choose the Perfect Powder for Your Muzzleloader

What’s the best “go juice” for your muzzleloader? Here’s some food for thought.

Black MZ

If you have been reading this sonorous blog for any time you know how I enjoy shooting black powder cartridges in our local cowboy action matches.

Loading Brass Shotshells

During the past year or so I have expanded my handloading repertoire to include the loading of brass shotshells.

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