Hodgdon H4831 In Stock Overview

Powders from Hodgdon(Hodgdon H4831 In Stock ) offer the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for any reloading application.

It is probably safe to say Hodgdon H4831 has taken more big game than any other powder. Hodgdon was the first supplier to introduce this popular burning rate in 1950.

Since that time it has become a favorite for cartridges like the 270 Winchester, 25-06 Remington, 280 Remington and 300 Winchester Magnum. As an Extreme Extruded propellant it shares the fine quality of insensitivity to hot/cold temperatures, as well as superb uniformity from lot to lot

Warning About Hodgdon H4831 Powder:

• Do not exceed the loads displayed in the reloaders guide.
• Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source.
• Never substitute any smokeless powder for Black Powder or any Black Powder substitute.

FAQ On Hodgdon H4831 In Stock

• What is Hodgdon H4831 used for?

Hodgdon H4831 is insensitive to hot/cold temperatures and is a favorite for cartridges such as the 270 Winchester, 25-06 Remington, 280 Remington, and 300 Winchester Magnum. Hodgdon Powder offers the largest selection of quality smokeless propellants for any reloading application.

• What caliber is h4831 good for?

Bruce “B.E.” Hodgdon was the first to introduce this popular propellant in 1950 and, since that time, it has become a favorite for cartridges like the 270 Winchester, 25-06 Remington, 280 Remington and 300 Winchester Magnum.

• What’s the difference between H4831 and H4831SC?

H4831SC is the exact ballistic copy of H4831 but has the characteristics of better metering and more consistent charge weights and better loading density.

• What is the best powder to reload 6.5 Creedmoor?

H4350 is indeed a great powder for the Creedmoor, but H4831, IMR 4350, IMR 4831, IMR 4451, W-748, IMR 8208XBR, Varget, Big Game, as well as W-748 from Hodgdon have all proven to be excellent performers depending on the rifle and bullet. Alliant’s Reloader 15 and 17 have both produced excellent results.

• What is the cleanest burning reloading powder?

Vihtavuori powders have a reputation for being some of the cleanest burning powders available. Many competitive shooters use them for that reason, in addition to fulfilling their other needs. The other thing Vihtavuori powders are known for is their accuracy.

• How far is a 45 Long Colt accurate?

45 Colt is plenty accurate for 100-yard antipersonnel and anti-warhorse work. The 250-grain bullet retains a degree of authority as well. While the practical merits of the shooting are debatable, the fun factor was huge. The good ol’ Peacemaker has legs and can be useful at longer range than most would credit it.

FAQ On Hodgdon Powder

• Is Hodgdon still producing powder?

For muzzleloader hunters, this is not the end of the world. There are still a lot of black powder substitutes available on the market. Hodgdon still makes Pyrodex, Triple Seven, and Blackhorn 209, available in both powder and pellet form.

• Is IMR and Hodgdon the same?

In 2003, Hodgdon Powder Company acquired the IMR brand bringing these prestigious powders under the umbrella that also includes Hodgdon, Winchester, Accurate, Ramshot, and more. Any gunpowder required by handloaders can be sourced through these brands.

• Did Hodgdon buy Alliant?

Hodgdon Powder Company also owns and distributes the GOEX® black powder brand. For 2019, Hodgdon has added Alliant Powder® to the list of smokeless powders and will be distributing this powder to customers. “Powder distribution is our core competency,” said Chris Hodgdon, public and media relations manager.

• Is Hodgdon International the same as clays?

International is the second in the Clays gunpowder series of powders, bringing this technology to the 20-gauge reloader. It also works in 12-gauge, 2-3/4-inch light, medium and heavy 1-1/8-oz. loads, and high-velocity 1-oz. As with Clays, International is clean-burning and flawless functioning.

• Why is there a powder shortage?

Handloading today has been affected by many factors. A million new gun owners, the political climate and the COVID pandemic have all combined to create shortages of ammunition, bullets, primers and powders. (shorter grain sizes, long range, rifle powder, big game animals, extruded powder in hodgdon, safe to hot and cold temperatures as well as superb uniformity from lot to lot, 1950 and cold temperatures as superb uniformity from lot to lot, hodgdon s extreme series, constant cutting of granules, alleviate the constant cutting ).