If you’ve ever fired a shot, you used gunpowder. This substance is integral to the ultimate function of every firearm and firearm discipline. Hunting, recreational shooting, selfdefense, law enforcement, military conflict — gunpowder was there. It shaped our country, kept us alive, and keeps us safe today. But how much thought have you put into this nearly magical substance? Chris Hodgdon from the Hodgdon Powder Company joins Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn to chat about all things gunpowder.

00:00 Intro
1:27 Hodgdon's History and Background
11:13 Where does Hodgdon get it's powder?
13:53 Difference Between Powders
22:25 What do the numbers mean?
24:36 The Need for Reloading
27:07 Pistol vs Rifle Powder
31:28 What Makes up Powder
40:05 How to store powder and ammo
46:51 Blackhorn 209 and Muzzleloader Powder
55:39 Favorite Powder
58:37 Closing Thoughts

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