Mike's scope sighted .45/70 with cartridge belt. He encountered some problems with his bullets, so he took corrective action. By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor    Just when I thought...

The "Ryan rifle" was a heavy-barreled Sharps in .45/70 Govt., much like this one, with a full length scope. Mike will get to shoot one soon. By Mike Nesbitt |...

Mike Nesbitt says the blue-colored 'Bear Grease' bullet and patch lube works well in both muzzleloaders and black powder cartridge guns. By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor    SPG Sales...

Shooters, to L to R, Ralph Birmingham, Mike Holeman, Jerry Mayo, Bob DeLisle, “Loco Jeff” Ritter, Dan Johnson (with flag) and Tom Witt, kneeling, Mike Nesbitt and “Doc” Jeff Ritter....

With his Sharps rifle loaded, Mike is tipping the sight back up to prepare for a shot. By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor    Like I said, at least a...

The tattle-tale smoke from a .44-40 with a black powder load as Mike touches one off. By Mike Nesbitt  | Contributing Editor There seems to be many questions about black...

The .44-90 rifle shown with paper patched bullets and ammo. By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor    Another look at paper patching is on my mind for this visit because...

Mike Nesbitt's .44-77 Sharps rifle, showing the rawhide repair at the wrist. By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor Sometimes the more advanced you get in black powder cartridge reloading, the...

Paper patched loads are the most authentic. By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor    One very popular aspect about black powder cartridge rifle shooting, often referred to as BPCR, is...

Two remarkable sixguns in .357 Magnum--the Colt Python and Smith & Wesson L-Frame--epitomize the quality and capability of the .357 Magnum, for which they are chambered. By Dave Workman Editor-in-Chief...

Five shots into 2 ½” at 100 yards with the triple-wrapped .50-70 loads By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor    Usually when paper patching is discussed it is seen as...

The .50-70 loaded for a Sharps rifle, ready for hunt or target. By Mike Nesbitt | Contributing Editor    For me it’s back to the .50-70 for a while.   ...

The Cimarron Thunderer is a gorgeous handgun. By R.K. Campbell | Contributing Editor    For many years Cimarron firearms, through a partnership with Italian maker Uberti, has offered among the...