Best Powders for 40 S&W Handloading
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Best Powders for 22 Creedmoor: H4350 vs StaBALL 6.5 vs H1000 Tested
Choosing the right powder is crucial for .22 Creedmoor handloaders, impacting velocity, accuracy, and temperature performance. This guide compares top powders: H4350, StaBALL 6.5, and H1000.
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Norma URP
Published: April 2026 Norma URP breaks the pattern established by the rest of the Norma rifle powder lineup in two important ways. First, it is a double-base powder – the only powder in the Norma rifle range to carry a…
Norma 201
Norma 201: a single-base, medium-fast extruded rifle powder from Norma, ideal for 223 Remington, 45-70, 9.3x57 and other large-bore, small-case-volume cartridges.
Norma 202
Norma 202 rifle powder: single-base medium-burn extruded propellant optimized for .308 Winchester precision and classic European medium-bore cartridges.
Alliant American Select
Alliant American Select is a premium, ultra-clean-burning powder designed for 12 gauge target shooters seeking consistent performance and low residue in 1 oz and 1-1/8 oz loads.
Accurate № 11FS
Accurate No. 11FS represents a modern pinnacle in the evolution of double-base spherical propellants, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between heavy magnum handgun applications and small-bore rifle cartridges. Developed by Western Powders and now part of the Hodgdon portfolio,…
Accurate Nitro 100 NF
Accurate Nitro 100 NF is a premier, fast-burning, double-base propellant specifically engineered for high-performance shotshell and handgun applications. The “NF” in its name stands for “New Formulation,” signifying a significant redesign by Western Powders (now under the Hodgdon brand) to…
Hodgdon Perfect Pattern
Published: 2026 | Last updated: May 2026 Hodgdon Perfect Pattern is an ultra-fast-burning, double-base flattened spherical powder positioned at #6 on the Hodgdon relative burn rate chart – among the fastest-burning shotshell powders in commercial production. It was developed specifically…
Hodgdon High Gun
Hodgdon High Gun is a specialized, fast-burning propellant that represents the modern intersection of high-volume shotshell production and versatile handgun reloading. Introduced as part of a strategic expansion of the Hodgdon lineup, Hodgdon High Gun was specifically engineered to meet…
Accurate TCM
Accurate TCM represents a specialized advancement in the world of high-performance handgun propellants, specifically engineered to maximize the ballistic potential of modern, high-velocity centerfire cartridges. Originally developed in 2017 through a strategic partnership between Western Powders and Armscor International, Accurate…
Alliant 410
In the specialized and often frustrating world of sub-gauge shotshell reloading, Alliant 410 represents a significant engineering achievement by providing a modern flake propellant specifically tuned for the 410 Bore. Historically, the 410 Bore has been a challenging cartridge for…
Norma 203B
Norma 203B rifle powder: single-base, medium-slow extruded propellant competing with H4350 for precision loads in 6.5-284, 270 Win and 30-06.
Hodgdon Trail Boss
Hodgdon Trail Boss is a bulky perforated-disc powder for low-velocity revolver and subsonic rifle loads, offering strong double-charge protection—never compress.