Hodgdon Powder Company is one of the central infrastructure suppliers in the shooting world, providing canister-grade propellants for reloaders, ammunition manufacturers, and institutional customers. Through ownership and distribution of multiple legacy powder brands, Hodgdon covers a wide range of burn rates and applications, from precision rifle and magnum hunting to competition and muzzleloading. For long-range shooters, its slow-burning rifle powders and pressure-tested load data enable consistent velocity, low extreme spreads, and predictable temperature behavior. The company’s Reloading Data Center serves as a baseline reference for load development, making Hodgdon a foundational component of modern precision shooting workflows.
Known For
- Consolidating major powder brands under one corporate umbrella
- Slow-burning rifle powders are widely used in long-range handloads
- Extensive, pressure-tested online reloading data
Best Used For
- Precision rifle competitors (PRS, NRL, ELR)
- Long-range and magnum hunters
- MIL/LE units and instructors supporting custom ammunition
- Experienced reloaders tuning loads for consistency and distance
