reloading powder
Smokeless powder may be the most important component for any shooter who is reloading ammo and it’s probably the most complicated as well. With different characteristics and a ton of variables, gunpowder needs to be fully understood before you attempt to reload ammunition.
This guide will take you through the basics of smokeless gunpowder, show how all smokeless powder is not the same and demonstrate how the different characteristics of powder can make your reloads more effective depending upon your intended purpose. Don’t want to read the whole thing? No problem, use the quick links below to jump to whatever section you like.
When you start looking for gunpowder, one of the first things you’ll probably notice is that there are three companies who distribute the majority of powder throughout the country. There are other distributors and brands operating under different names, but if you purchase powder, there is a very strong chance it came through one of the following three companies.
ALLIANT POWDER
The history of Alliant Powder dates back to 1872, when they were known as Laflin & Rand. They later became the Hercules Powder Company, which was one of the most respected and trusted names in ammunition at the time. Their products included items for rifle, shotgun, and handgun cartridges as well as muzzleloading applications.
Today, Alliant provides many different powders that can be used for different purposes. They are a member of Vista Outdoor Inc., a global company that oversees numerous brands including Federal Premium Ammunition, Blazer, Bushnell, and Speer.
Hodgdon Powder
Hodgdon Powder is arguably the most successful powder company in the U.S.A. Founder Bruce Hodgdon purchased 50,000 pounds of surplus gunpowder after World War II and began selling to other gunowners who were interested in reloading. The Hodgdon company now provides a wide
Western Powders
Focusing primarily on powders for outdoor sports, especially big-game hunting, Western Powders is a brand that provides excellent products as well as reloading data, shooting accessories, and gun care supplies. Based out of Montana, it has been a leading powder distributor since 1972.
Their powder brands include Ramshot, which offers a full range of powders for hunting and marksmanship, Accurate, which is focused on shooting precision, and Blackhorn 209, which creates low-residue powder for muzzleloading. Range of smokeless and muzzleloading powders. Even the product that started the company, known as H4895, is still produced and sold. Based in Kansas, Hodgdon regularly creates innovative and technologically-advanced powders that meet the needs of many different shooters and reloaders.
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700-X 4lb. – Hodgdon Powder
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Hodgdon Powder offers the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for any reloading application. Previously an IMR powder now offered in the Hodgdon label, This extruded flake powder is ideally suited for shotshells in 12 and 16 gauge where clay target and light field loads are the norm. It doubles as an excellent pistol target powder for such cartridges as the 38 Special and 45 ACP and many more. Important Information: Do not exceed the loads displayed in the reloaders guide.
$85.99700-X 4lb. – Hodgdon Powder
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2400 4lbs – Alliant Powder
Allinat Powder 2400
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4LB
2400 Smokeless Pistol Powder is legendary for its performance in .44 magnum and other magnum pistol loads. Originally developed for the .22 Hornet, it is also the shooter’s choice for .410 bore and performs well in the 218 Bee. Grain shape is flake.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the the state of California cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. for more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$98.992400 4lbs – Alliant Powder
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Alliant Powder – Bullseye 4lbs
Alliant Bullseye
Smokeless pistol powder
4LB
Billions of rounds have been loaded with Bullseye since it was introduced in 1913.
Fast burning and consistent
Economical and accurate
WARNING: this product can expose you to chemicals which are known by the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm . for more information go to – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
$100.00$107.99Alliant Powder – Bullseye 4lbs
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Alliant Powder – Pwr. Pist 4lb
Alliant Power Pistol
4LB
Designed for high performance in semi-automatic pistols and is the powder of choice for 9mm, .40 S&W and .357 SIG.
Fast burning and consistent
Economical and accuratePrincipal Purpose: High performance 9mm, .40 S&W and 10mm
Secondary Uses: Moderate pistol cartridgesWARNING:This product can expose you to chemicals which are known by the state of California to cause cancer anbirth defects or other reproductive harm. for more in formation go to-wwwP65Warnings.ca.gov
$107.99Alliant Powder – Pwr. Pist 4lb
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