Hodgdon Smokeless Powders

Hodgdon Powder Company has been a leader in the reloading industry for decades, producing some of the most widely used smokeless powders for rifle, handgun, and shotshell cartridges. Hunters, competitive shooters, long-range precision enthusiasts, and recreational reloaders rely on Hodgdon powders for their consistent performance, dependable lot-to-lot quality, and extensive published load data.

Hodgdon's product lineup includes powders for nearly every type of reloading application. Popular rifle powders such as Varget®, H4350®, H4895®, Benchmark®, CFE® 223, H1000®, and H4831SC® are trusted by precision shooters and hunters alike for their accuracy and consistent performance. Handgun reloaders frequently choose Titegroup®, H110®, Longshot®, Universal®, and HP-38® for dependable results across a wide variety of pistol cartridges. Hodgdon also offers powders for shotshell reloading, making it one of the most complete powder manufacturers in the industry.

Many Hodgdon powders are recognized for their temperature stability and clean-burning characteristics, making them popular choices for reloaders who demand consistent performance in changing weather conditions. Whether you're loading .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 Winchester Magnum, 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, or countless other cartridges, Hodgdon offers powders designed to help you achieve reliable velocity, accuracy, and consistency.

At ReloadingEverything.com, you'll find Hodgdon smokeless powders along with premium bullets, brass, primers, reloading dies, presses, and accessories to complete your loading bench. Always consult the latest Hodgdon Reloading Data Center or a current reloading manual, begin with the recommended starting load, and work up carefully while following all safe handloading practices.

Featured Product Families

• Varget®

• H4350®

• H4895®

• H1000®

• H4831SC®

• Benchmark®

• CFE® 223

• Titegroup®

• H110®

• Longshot®

• Universal®

• HP-38®

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What is Hodgdon smokeless powder used for?

Hodgdon manufactures smokeless powders for rifle, handgun, and shotshell reloading. Their powders are used for hunting, precision competition, target shooting, and general-purpose handloading.

What is Varget powder best known for?

Varget is one of Hodgdon's most popular rifle powders because of its excellent accuracy, consistent metering, and performance across a variety of popular rifle cartridges.

Is H4350 a good powder for 6.5 Creedmoor?

H4350 is widely used by reloaders for cartridges such as the 6.5 Creedmoor and others, but powder selection should always follow Hodgdon's current published load data for your exact bullet and cartridge.

What is CFE 223 powder?

CFE 223 is a spherical rifle powder designed for a variety of .22 caliber and medium rifle cartridges. The "CFE" designation refers to Copper Fouling Eraser technology. Always consult published load data before use.

Where can I find Hodgdon load data?

The latest load information is available through Hodgdon's official Reloading Data Center and current printed reloading manuals. Always use the most recent published data for safe load development.