In 2019, the Nosler Mountain Carbon Rifle was announced at the SHOT Show, as many rifles and countless products make their debut at this large event. The rifle was instantly interesting, as many Nosler rifles have served in the field with distinction. My own personal experiences with Nosler rifles have been overwhelmingly positive and filled with success. From its introduction onward, this rifle has been working, and given its experience, it has quite a tale to tell. I am sure we can all say we’ve seen a lot in the last six years; this rifle can easily say the same. ...Read More >

Nobel Sport Vectan Ba9 1⁄2 is a fast-burning pistol powder. The company’s line of single-base powders begins with Vectan Ba10, with a burn rate approximating Alliant Bullseye, and ends with Ba6 1⁄2, which has a burn rate similar to Hodgdon H-110. By way of comparison, the company’s burn-rate chart suggests that Ba9 1⁄2 is close to Accurate Solo 1000 and Vihtavuori N320. ...Read More >

Q: I am pretty new to handloading. My dad handloaded a lot when I was growing up. But I was too busy with sports and other things to glean his knowledge. I enjoyed hunting and shooting, but did not get too involved in the technical aspect of handloading, and now regret not learning more from him. ...Read More >

When researching cartridge history, it is often found that the story of the gun firing the round is just as interesting as that of the cartridge itself. This is certainly true for the round the company called the 35 Winchester, 35 Winchester Center Fire (WCF) or simply “the 35.” ...Read More >