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Title: Hodgdons
Post by: kbrowne14 on March 11, 2014, 11:24:52 PM
Hey do you guys remember a couple years ago, there was this company that used to make great smokeless powder.  I wonder if they are still making powder... I think their name was hodgdons?  I don't remember, its been so long since ive seen their product on the shelves.  Maybe they got in trouble for making military style assault powder.

Any leads on H4831 SC or H1000?
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: Wazukie on March 11, 2014, 11:29:17 PM
Yup, they still make it, but it's hard to come by these days. :'(
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: bobcat on March 11, 2014, 11:38:01 PM
H4831 has been showing up at Sportsman's Warehouse occasionally but it sells out quick. Huntnphool picked up two pounds for me last week at the Federal Way store. It was the last two that they had. I've been checking gunbot and I haven't seen H1000 much at all. Cabelas seems to have IMR4350 and IMR7828 in stock all the time. A powder that Sportsmans Warehouse has right now is Accurate Mag Pro and I was thinking of trying that, until I got the 4831. It's similar in burning speed to 4831, and it even costs less ($24.99/lb.)
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: lhrbull on March 12, 2014, 05:23:41 AM
Wal-Mart was carrying the H1000 last fall
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: runningboard on March 12, 2014, 06:40:13 AM
general store in Spokane had lots of H4831SC the last time I was in there. not much else but they had plenty of that powder
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: jrebel on March 12, 2014, 06:55:32 AM
I know where there was a lot of H1000 on a shelf a few days ago if anyone needs it....Let me know, if it is still there I can pick up a couple pounds for someone. 

jrebel
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: deerdog on March 12, 2014, 07:07:47 AM
I could use some is it here in town?
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 12, 2014, 07:36:45 AM
They are one of the biggest powder manufacturers now.  They own IMR and Winchester powders, too.
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: AWS on March 12, 2014, 08:03:39 AM
If I'm not mistaken Hogdon doesn't manufacture any powder, they spec it and purchase it from manufactures or import it for resale.
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: Curly on March 12, 2014, 08:20:00 AM
Another powder that seems impossible to find is CFE 223.  It is a fairly new powder and from looking in the Hodgdon reloading manual, it seems really good in any 308 based cartridge.  I'd like to try it in the 7-08.
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 12, 2014, 08:20:35 AM
If I'm not mistaken Hogdon doesn't manufacture any powder, they spec it and purchase it from manufactures or import it for resale.

You are probably right.  H might make a few powders, but most powder nowadays is made in Australia, Sweden, or some European country and imported.  It usually tells on the container where it was made.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: Crunchy on March 12, 2014, 08:22:31 AM
I find Hodgdons in local gun shops easier than the major stores.  I've actually never had a difficult time finding it at all. Call around.
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 12, 2014, 08:25:03 AM
Another powder that seems impossible to find is CFE 223.  It is a fairly new powder and from looking in the Hodgdon reloading manual, it seems really good in any 308 based cartridge.  I'd like to try it in the 7-08.

Yes, It's a fairly new powder developed for the military to cut down on the copper fouling in the barrels.  According to the Hodgdons website, they came out with a version of it for pistols, too.  :tup:
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: kbrowne14 on March 12, 2014, 09:45:04 AM
They are one of the biggest powder manufacturers now.  They own IMR and Winchester powders, too.

I was being a little Facetious, I know who they are.  But I cannot find Powder anywhere, specifically those powders.  I can find some IMR 4350, but I cannot find the Hodgdons stuff.

Hodgdon powder are like Unicorns right now, otherwise known as true spikes.
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 12, 2014, 10:22:49 AM
They are one of the biggest powder manufacturers now.  They own IMR and Winchester powders, too.

I was being a little Facetious, I know who they are.  But I cannot find Powder anywhere, specifically those powders.  I can find some IMR 4350, but I cannot find the Hodgdons stuff.

Hodgdon powder are like Unicorns right now, otherwise known as true spikes.

The most powder I've seen lately was at Two Rivers in Cle Elum.  If you live anywhere near there, try him!  He may have what you want.
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: safehunter on March 14, 2014, 06:01:35 AM
They are one of the biggest powder manufacturers now.  They own IMR and Winchester powders, too.

I was being a little Facetious, I know who they are.  But I cannot find Powder anywhere, specifically those powders.  I can find some IMR 4350, but I cannot find the Hodgdons stuff.

Hodgdon powder are like Unicorns right now, otherwise known as true spikes.

The most powder I've seen lately was at Two Rivers in Cle Elum.  If you live anywhere near there, try him!  He may have what you want.

 Do you mean Three Forks?
Title: Re: Hodgdons
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 14, 2014, 08:10:16 AM
They are one of the biggest powder manufacturers now.  They own IMR and Winchester powders, too.

I was being a little Facetious, I know who they are.  But I cannot find Powder anywhere, specifically those powders.  I can find some IMR 4350, but I cannot find the Hodgdons stuff.

Hodgdon powder are like Unicorns right now, otherwise known as true spikes.

The most powder I've seen lately was at Two Rivers in Cle Elum.  If you live anywhere near there, try him!  He may have what you want.

 Do you mean Three Forks?

Might be...right across the side street from Owens Meats?  Only been there once, and my memory isn't as good as it used to be!  :chuckle:  :dunno:
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