Hodgdon powder is for rifle, handgun and shotshell reloaders, with separate powder lines for muzzleloader owners. The range covers those different jobs, and Hodgdon provides published reloading data to help you make a specific powder choice.
Hodgdon Powder Company is a manufacturer and distributor based in Shawnee, Kansas. Bruce Hodgdon founded the business in 1947. The business was family-owned when it celebrated 75 years of continuous operation.
Rifle powder and matching data
Hodgdon’s Extreme rifle range includes the powders in the table below. Reduced sensitivity to ambient temperature is a useful feature when published data includes that powder for your application. The table identifies which powder carries that stated benefit.
Finding the right powder starts with Hodgdon’s online Reloading Data Center. If you prefer a printed reference at the bench, the 2026 Annual Manual contains data for more than 11,000 rifle and handgun loads. Keep the specified components together, with substitutions only where the data indicates them.
Similar numerical labels deserve close attention. Match the complete powder name on the container to the published data.
Handgun, shotshell and muzzleloading choices
Hodgdon also offers powders for handgun and shotshell loads. Keep muzzleloading choices separate: Pyrodex and Triple Seven are black-powder substitutes intended for muzzleloaders and certain antique firearms, with Triple Seven offered in pellet and granular forms. Never use nitrocellulose-based smokeless powder in a muzzleloading firearm.
Between loading sessions
Keep powder in its original container in a cool, dry place, away from heat, open flames and sparks. Keep different powders separate, and never mix them. Return powder to its original container instead of leaving it in a powder-measure hopper overnight or for extended periods.
Powder specifications
| Powder | Classification and stated characteristics |
|---|---|
| Hodgdon H4350 | Extreme rifle powder; performance is less sensitive to ambient temperature. |
| Hodgdon H1000 | Extreme rifle powder. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hodgdon have online reloading data?
Yes. Hodgdon’s Reloading Data Center provides online reloading data, and its ballistic data comes from controlled laboratory testing. Match the complete powder name to the published data, because matching numbers on two powder labels don’t mean the contents are the same.
What’s in the 2026 Hodgdon reloading manual?
The Hodgdon Annual Manual’s 2026 edition contains data for more than 11,000 rifle and handgun loads. It’s a printed reference you can keep at the loading bench, with component substitutions allowed only where the data indicates them.
Is Hodgdon Pyrodex black powder?
Pyrodex is a black-powder substitute intended for muzzleloaders and certain antique firearms. The pellet form provides a preformed charge. Being a substitute doesn’t make it interchangeable with every other powder, and you should read the packaging safety instructions before use.
Where is Hodgdon powder made?
Hodgdon has manufacturing, packaging and powder-storage facilities in Herington, Kansas, and has also sourced propellants from domestic and foreign manufacturers. The company offices are in Shawnee, Kansas.
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