Fast Pistol Powders

Alliant American Select

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 Nitro 100 NF

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

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

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

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 BE-86

Alliant BE-86

In the landscape of modern handgun propellants, Alliant BE-86 has rapidly ascended to a position of prominence as a high-performance, multi-purpose powder designed specifically for the needs of the 21st-century handloader. Originally developed as a specialized canister propellant for high-volume…

Vihtavuori 3N38

Vihtavuori 3N38

Vihtavuori 3N38 represents the technical pinnacle of high-velocity, high-pressure handgun propellants designed specifically for competitive shooting disciplines. Originally developed by the Finnish manufacturer Vihtavuori to meet the rigorous demands of IPSC and USPSA shooters, Vihtavuori 3N38 has earned a legendary…

Vihtavuori N330

Vihtavuori N330

Vihtavuori N330 stands as a highly specialized, medium-burning propellant within the prestigious N300 series of handgun powders, meticulously engineered by the Nammo Group in Finland. While many powders in this series are designed for a broad spectrum of target applications,…

Vihtavuori N340

Vihtavuori N340

Vihtavuori N340 is widely regarded as the most flexible and multipurpose propellant within the esteemed N300 series of handgun powders. Manufactured in Finland by the Nammo Group, Vihtavuori N340 was engineered to provide a high-performance, mid-range burn rate that serves…

Alliant e3

Alliant e3

In the specialized field of competition-grade shotshell and handgun reloading, Alliant e3 stands as a “next generation” propellant designed to redefine expectations for cleanliness and efficiency. The “e3” designation stands for Energy, Efficiency, and Excellence, reflecting its core design philosophy:…

Alliant 20/28

Alliant 20-28

In the specialized field of sub-gauge shotshell reloading, few propellants have made as significant an impact as Alliant 20 As the name suggests, this powder was specifically engineered to dominate the 20 gauge and 28 gauge target markets, providing a…

Hodgdon International

Hodgdon International

Hodgdon International is a cornerstone of the celebrated Clays series of propellants, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between ultra-fast target powders and medium-rate versatile handgun propellants. Known as International Clays in some markets, Hodgdon International was developed to provide…

Vihtavuori N105

Vihtavuori N105

Vihtavuori N105 stands as a sophisticated pinnacle in the realm of handgun propellants, specifically engineered to navigate the extreme ballistic requirements of high-intensity, high-pressure handgun cartridges. Developed by the Nammo Group in Finland, Vihtavuori N105 is marketed as a Super…