Black Powder Cartridge News 126 Summer 2024

The Black Powder Cartridge News magazine has joined the Wolfe family of outstanding sportsmen's publications.

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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... DR. Edward Maynard is gracing this cover of the Black Powder Cartridge News, thank to our Contributing Writer, Leo Remiger and Frank Graves, the owner of the image. Edward is holding an early 1865 percussion Maynard rifle complete with what looks to be a telescopic sight by William Malcolm of Syracuse, New York. The rifle, being an early model, and Malcolm, having started into business in 1855, would be the likely suspect in providing a telescopic sight to Dr. Maynard. You can bet that the good Doctor knew Mr. Malcolm, by virtue, of both being involved in the "Back East" gun business. Regardless, there has always been something very attractive about a single shot rifle crank worth his salt. The tintype photograph is remarkably clear and undamaged, owing most likely to the protective cover it is encased in. A great photo of a well-known and famous figure in the American gun business, as any lover Maynard rifles will attest. Thank you once again, Leo and Frank, for a great cover photo for the News!

Table of Contents  

Introduction PG 4 From the Editor and About the Cover by Steve Garbe 

Feature PG 8 Dr. Edward Maynard by Leo J. Reminger 

Article PG 14 Pope-Ballard Schuetzen Rifle Barrel No. 236 by Rick Moritz 

Article PG 18 Patched Balls and Pork Chops by Leo J. Reminger  

Article PG 24 Smoke of a .45 by Mike Nesbitt  

Feature PG 30 Captain Jack by Jim Foral  

Feature PG 38 The "Case" for the 40-60 Maynard by Steve Garbe

Informative Column PG 44 Letters from Readers   

Product Review PG 44 Hi-Lux Optics Wm. Malcolm Scope 6X Short Scope by Steve Garbe  

Product Review PG 48 SPG Sales Spotting Board by Steve Garbe 

Product Review PG 50 Accurate Molds' 52-460N by Mike Nesbitt 

Feature PG 52 Center Shot C.W. Rowland Has left the Range by Allyn H. Tedmon

Informative Column PG 56 Match Results

Informative Column PG 60 Rifle Clubs

Index PG 66 Advertisers' Index