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CLEANING A MUZZLELOADER
Cleaning a muzzleloader after using Triple Seven and White Hots products is a breeze. Muzzleloading propellants are typically hygroscopic, so moisture collects quickly in the remaining residue after firing. Before putting the firearm in storage, to prevent rusting, the gun should be properly cleaned.
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DOES MY SHORT BARRELED CONCEALED CARRY GUN REQUIRE DIFFERENT RELOAD DATA?
I have a concealed carry handgun with a 2” barrel. I see that your testing of this cartridge has data from a 5” barrel. What change in the data is needed shooting this caliber in a shorter barrel?
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DOES MY SHORTER BARRELED RIFLE REQUIRE DIFFERENT RELOAD DATA?
I see your Rifle data is tested in a 24 inch barrel. My gun has a much shorter 16” barrel. What change in the data is needed shooting this caliber in a shorter rifle barrel?
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DOES SHOOTING A RIFLE CALIBER IN A HANDGUN CHANGE THE RELOAD DATA?
You list data for Rifle in my caliber but I have a Handgun chambered for that cartridge. What change in data is needed shooting a Rifle caliber in a Handgun?
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DOES SHOOTING A PISTOL CALIBER IN A RIFLE CHANGE THE RELOAD DATA?
We often get this question. In asking, the customer is unsure if the different barrel length will necessitate a loading data change in the powder chosen.
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UNDERSTANDING POWDER EFFICIENCY
Understand how to compare similar burn speed powders to understand efficiency and why newer generation powders can outperform their historic counterparts.
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DO NOT STORE POWDER IN THE RELOADER POWDER MEASURE HOPPER
Over time the chemicals in smokeless powder attack common plastics, such as used in powder charger hoppers.
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WHICH DATA DO I USE WHEN MY SPECIFIC BULLET IS NOT LISTED?
Because there are so many bullet shapes, styles, and construction configurations we cannot create data for every single one. If you cannot find your particular bullet in the reload data there is good news.
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WELCOME TO THE NEW RELOADING DATA CENTER
The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center is new and improved. All the data that you know and love is still here, but now it's easier to use and accessible on your mobile devices.
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SHOTSHELL POWDER APPLICATION IN PISTOL
Although designed for use in shotgun shell reloading, some shotshell powders are a good fit in pistol loads.
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SIMPLE TRICK FOR MONITORING PRESSURE OF YOUR RIFLE RELOADS
There is a slick method of checking, along with observing, typical case head pressure signs, that allows the reloader to work up safe maximum loads for each of his favorite rifle cartridges.
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MAGNUM LOADS IN REVOLVERS
Modern magnum caliber revolvers are high-performance instruments. The high performance has the side effect that the high-pressure gases at the cylinder gap can show signs of erosion on the top strap and the forcing cone. This erosion has different levels of severity based on the type and amount of propellant used in the ammunition.
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CHOOSING A POWDER FOR A NEW CARTRIDGE
You just purchased your new hunting rifle in a cartridge where you have no loading experience. What powder do you choose? When you look at reload data, the list of powders is usually long, and any one of them might work great. But here is the trick to hone in quickly on the ones that may work best.
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POWDER TUBE STATIC
Depending on the climate you live in, having powder cling (from static) to the inside of the powder hopper / powder measure tube can be annoying. This is especially the case when trying to empty the powder out of the tube.
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POWDER FEED TUBE DISCOLORATION
Do you have trouble seeing through your powder measure hopper?
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LIGHT RECOIL, SUBSONIC, YOUTH HUNTING, AND INFORMAL TARGET AND PLINKING LOADS
We get a lot of calls from reloaders looking for light recoil, subsonic, youth hunting, or informal target and plinking loads.
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EXTREME POWDERS
Why did Hodgdon develop the Extreme powders and what are they?
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COWBOY ACTION LOADS
Ever thought about getting into Cowboy Action shooting? Hodgdon Powder is committed to the Cowboy Action game by providing the widest variety of pistol, rifle and shotshell data in the industry.
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WHAT VELOCITY IS MY HANDLOAD?
Until you understand, it may be confusing to test your handloads on a chronograph and find the velocity is not what you expected based upon the reload data. There are a number of reasons for this.
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SEMI-AUTO RIFLE FUNCTION
Most of the time handloading is as simple as matching the powder and powder charge to the caliber and bullet. However, when reloading for a gas-operated, semi-auto rifle, another parameter comes into effect – the gas pressure at the operating port.
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NSSF AS AN INFORMATION RESOURCE
The NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) is a great information resource. On their website is a library of information on safety, shooting and gun ranges. For the reloader, it is well worth the time to look at some of their safety information, particularly related to reloading components safety and storage.
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LOW RECOIL LOADS
One great advantage of handloading is adjusting the ballistics to suite a particular need. Wish you could enjoy that .375 H&H at the range for 50 shots instead of 2 or 3 before the recoil takes its toll? Or how about some extended practice on a plate rack with your “grizzly bear stopper” revolver? The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center has an option to do just this.
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HIGH VELOCITY LOADING
In the past, available reloading powders allowed the velocity of factory ammunition to be obtained. In most cases higher than factory velocity came with the risk of higher pressure. Today there are powders readily available that allow the reloader to exceed “standard” velocity levels by 100 fps to 200 fps. This is a benefit for the varmint hunter and long-range shooter where bullet drop becomes a factor.
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HANDGUN BULLET SHAPE
Although the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center provides the most handloading recipes available, with specific data for many individual bullets, it is impossible to test and list every bullet type that is available. That is why, after selecting the appropriate reload data, it is prudent to check the gun function after making just a few loads rather than just “load ’em up.”
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COMMON METRIC CALIBER RELOAD DATA
You may own or run across a rifle chambered in a common metric caliber. Within the DATA tab of the Hodgdon website, you may find the reload data you are looking for. Look under the heading “Data for Common European Calibers”.