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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Alliant Pdr – P. Pro 300-MP 1#
Alliant P. Pro 300-MP
1lb.
Smokeless spherical magnum pistol powder
Utilize our premium performance, consistent quality new powder offerings the next time you pull the trigger
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Manufactured in the USA
Improved velocity and density for more efficient metering and loadingMaximum velocity and performance in magnum handguns
Enables reloaders to duplicate certain factory loaded ammunitionDensity designed for proper cartridge fit
Principal Purpose: Magnum Handgun/Pistol
Secondary Uses: .22 HornetWARNING: 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
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Alliant Pdr – P. Pro 1200-R 1#
Alliant P. Pro 1200-R
1 lb.
Smokeless double based spherical rifle powder
Alliant Powder’s Power Pro® 1200-R is made for high-volume shooters who burn through .223 ammunition at the range. The propellant is specifically formulated for progressive loading. It meters extremely well, and its double base provides consistent ignition and performance across a range of temperature and humidity extremes.Designed for .223 progressive loading
Meters well
Double base formulation
Lot to lot consistency
Made in the U.S.A.Principal Purpose: .223 ammunition
Secondary Uses: Light Varmint Cartridges
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
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4000-MR 1lb – Alliant Powder
Alliant Powder 4000-MR
1LB
American-made powder designed for magnum rifle calibers, Alliant Power Pro 4000-MR Powder has become a preferred choice. Because this powder produces better velocity and density, it is easier to meter. To ensure superior performance for .300 Winchester Magnum and 7mm cartridges, the powder undergoes extensive testing in a ballistics laboratory.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known by the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduction harm. For information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
$30.194000-MR 1lb – Alliant Powder
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2400 4lbs – Alliant Powder
Allinat Powder 2400
SPECIAL ORDER
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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No. 9 1lb – Accurate Powder
Accurate #9
Accurate Powders is a company that definitely lives up to its name. The complete line of smokeless powders for handguns, rifles, and shotguns is engineered and lab-tested to maximize the precision and performance. Accurate uses the best ballistic technicians and the highest quality components together to assure that every gun is better served with Accurate Powders.
Accurate No. 9 is a double-base, spherical powder that is ideal for high power loads in traditional magnums such as the 357 Mag, 41 Rem Mag and 44 Rem Mag. It is particularly well suited to the 357 Sig and 10mm Auto, providing high velocities and excellent case-fill. No. 9 can also be used with large magnums such as the 460 S&W and 500 S&W for economical target loads.
1 lb.
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
$25.99No. 9 1lb – Accurate Powder
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No. 7 1lb – Accurate Powder
Accurate #7
Accurate Powders is a company that definitely lives up to its name. The complete line of smokeless powders for handguns, rifles, and shotguns is engineered and lab-tested to maximize the precision and performance. Accurate uses the best ballistic technicians and the highest quality components together to assure that every gun is better served with Accurate Powders.
Accurate No. 7 is a double base, ball propellant originally developed for high intensity cartridges. Originally introduced to reloaders in 1983, No. 7 has become a popular powder for IPSC shooters. It is also a good choice for magnum handgun cartridges when slightly less than full power loads are preferred. No. 7 is an excellent choice for high performance semi-auto handguns such as the 357 Sig, 38 Super, and 40 S&W. No. 7 is also a cost effective solution in larger magnum handgun calibers.
1LB
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
$27.09No. 7 1lb – Accurate Powder
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Magpro1lb – Accurate Powder
Accurate Magpro
Accurate Powders is a company that definitely lives up to its name. The complete line of smokeless powders for handguns, rifles, and shotguns is engineered and lab-tested to maximize the precision and performance. Accurate uses the best ballistic technicians and the highest quality components together to assure that every gun is better served with Accurate Powders.
Accurate MAGPRO is a slow burning, double-base, spherical rifle powder developed specifically for the Short magnums of both Winchester (WSM) and Remington (SAUM). This powder excels in the 6.5 x 284, 270 WSM and the 7mm WSM. MAGPRO is an excellent choice for belted cartridges such as the 300 Win Mag. Consistent performance can be expected from the excellent metering properties of MAGPRO.
1 lb.
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
$30.19Magpro1lb – Accurate Powder
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Accurate Powder – TCM 1lb
Accurate TCM
Accurate Powders is a company that definitely lives up to its name. The complete line of smokeless powders for handguns, rifles, and shotguns is engineered and lab-tested to maximize the precision and performance. Accurate uses the best ballistic technicians and the highest quality components together to assure that every gun is better served with Accurate Powders.
No. 11FS is intended for full-power loads in magnum handguns and smaller capacity rifle cartridges. This double-base spherical propellant was developed with an eye toward personal defense and incorporates a flash-suppressant that substantially reduces muzzle signature in low light conditions. In the .300 Blackout, No. 11FS is capable of extremely high velocities with lighter bullets, making it the best propellant choice for shooters looking to maximize downrange performance.
1 lb.
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
$25.99Accurate Powder – TCM 1lb
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2700 1lb – Accurate Powder
Accurate #2700
Accurate Powders is a company that definitely lives up to its name. The complete line of smokeless powders for handguns, rifles, and shotguns is engineered and lab-tested to maximize the precision and performance. Accurate uses the best ballistic technicians and the highest quality components together to assure that every gun is better served with Accurate Powders
Accurate 2700 is a medium burning, double-base, spherical rifle powder that is ideally suited for the 30-06 Springfield and other medium capacity calibers such as the 22-250 Remington, 220 Swift, and the 243 Winchester. 2700 provides excellent velocities and performance in the Winchester Super Short Magnum cartridges.
1 lb.
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
$26.992700 1lb – Accurate Powder
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2460 1lb – Accurate Powder
Accurate #2460
Accurate Powders is a company that definitely lives up to its name. The complete line of smokeless powders for handguns, rifles, and shotguns is engineered and lab-tested to maximize the precision and performance . Accurate uses the best ballistic technicians and the highest quality components together to assure that every gun is better served with Accurate Powders.
$28.992460 1lb – Accurate Powder
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Hodgdon H110 Powder
H110 is the spherical powder that screams “no wimps, please!”, delivering top velocities with great accuracy in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh, and the 460 and 500 S&W magnums. Silhouette shooters claim it is the most accurate 44 powder they have ever used.
In addition, H110 is “the” choice for 410-bore shotgun, especially among top competitive skeet and sporting clays shooters. It handles all 2-1/2″, 1/2-oz. loads, as well as all 11/16-oz. loads for the 3″ version.
Available in 1 lb. container
$24.99Hodgdon H110 Powder
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Hodgdon HP38 Powder
HP38 is a spherical powder that is great for low velocity and mid-range target loads in the .38 Special, .44 Special, and 45 ACP. This high energy powder provides economy in loading.
Available in 1 lb. container
$24.99Hodgdon HP38 Powder
$24.99
