The Hercules Powder Company, in later years known as Hercules, Inc., has a long and storied history in manufacturing gunpowder dating back to 1882. Over the years, Hercules was best known for its shotshell and handgun powders, while its limited line of centerfire rifle powders, the Hi Vel series, 2400, Reloder 7, 11 and 12 played second fiddle to IMR powders and to a lesser extent, Winchester spherical powders. ...Read More >

I love the magazine and kudos to you and the staff for all the useful information. I am trying to develop a +P 9mm Luger load with the Rim Rock Bullets’ 148-grain Outdoorsman bullet. ...Read More >

The 1880s were an exciting time for riflemen. Centerfire cartridges using drawn brass cases were here to stay. There were still some bugs to be worked out, but most every army in the world was throwing money at ammunition problems until they were solved. ...Read More >

After considerable pressure from shooters and dealers, Colt has reintroduced its famous Python chambered in .357 Magnum which has been absent from its product lineup for around two decades. At a glance, it resembles the original Python .357 introduced in 1955, but it is crafted from stainless steel; however, there are notable design changes that Colt engineers employed that are reported to increase durability. ...Read More >