Powder brands?

[chawk]

I just recently got back in to handloading. I have noticed that both currently and in previous years, I always seem to try Hodgdon powders first.

I doubt there will be any educational value to this, but because I'm curious I will ask...

Is there a certain brand of powder that you always look to first, and if so, which brand is it? If you have a reason "why" please share.

Thanks.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Powder brands?

I love Hodgdon powders and have used them for years. I like their Extreme line as they are very temp insensitive and produce very accurate ammo for me. Varget in the .308, H4350 in the .243 and 6.5 Creedmoor and H1000 in the 300WM.

 

[Smokin99]

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Hodgdon powders for me,,,,, 223 through 338lapua and everything inbetween

 

[Teggy1]

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If I am not mistaken, doesn't Hodgon make most other manufacturers powders as well as their own, with a few exeptions?

 

[MinorDamage]

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Hodgdon for the same reasons Rob listed.

Josh

 

[Rob01]

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Hodgdon's line includes IMR and Winchester powders as well as their own.

 

[trigger time]

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My guns tend to like the Alliant powders, with the exception of H4831 and H4350. I'll shoot what ever the gun likes.

 

[Fuzzball]

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My first powder choice is what ever seems to produce the highest velociy for my cartridge and bullet weight. Why should we pay the book makers to give us their expert suggestions if we are going to over-rule them with a brand choice?

 

[pjparker]

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Hodgdon, for their Extreme line of powders. The temperature insensitivity is a confidence factor.

Paul

 

[dragonjr45]

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I always go with Hodgdon first. Temperature insensitive and seems to burn cleaner.

 

[42769vette]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I love Hodgdon powders and have used them for years. I like their Extreme line as they are very temp insensitive and produce very accurate ammo for me. Varget in the .308, H4350 in the .243 and 6.5 Creedmoor and H1000 in the 300WM. </div></div>

this

 

[WunderDog]

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Depending on the cartridge and the data available, I start with either VV or Hodgdon. The Hodgdon powders are consistent in terms of temp sensitivity but can be a mixed bag in terms of clean burning and optimum velocity while maintaining accuracy. I have had very good luck with the 500 series powders from VV. They are pricey but I have often found them to offer 'the best of all worlds' in terms of accuracy, velocity and consistency over temp range.

 

[bfoosh006]

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Hodgdon, they have a powder for probably every cartridge out there and it is avaliable locally.

 

[freedomfighter]

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Wow no Accurate fans, any particular reason? I use Accurate 2015 in my best .223 load for my AR. I've shot 5/8 moa groups at 100 yds with it.

 

[Clark]

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The past year has been an H4350 year for me.

Saturday I bought another pound of Re22, and it looks like an Re22 fall.

 

[vman]

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Other.

Aussie powders made by ADI Thales.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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Hodgdon owns and markets IMR and WW, but also buys powders from manufacturers worldwide, including Australia and Europe.

Greg

 

[303_enfield]

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Hodgdon for the win. Works for me in 5.56,7.62 and 7.7.

Great your in Maryland! Your the f'er buying all my powder

 

[Deisel]

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I use Hodgdon for everything from .223 through .338.