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The brand that's True

Founded in 1947 by Bruce and Amy Hodgdon and sons JB and Bob, Hodgdon is now the preferred powder for handloaders and muzzleloader hunters

Fraud Alert

Multiple sites are now impersonating the Hodgdon Powder Company or our brands like Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester Smokeless Propellants, Accurate Powder or Ramshot.

News & Media

Stay up to date with reloading information, new product alerts, company news and new product release information.

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Winchester® STABALL HD
Winchester Smokeless Propellants® is pleased to announce the release of Winchester StaBALL HD.
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Remembering Bob Hodgdon
Robert Eltinge “Bob” Hodgdon went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 13, 2023.
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New VP of R&D
Hodgdon Powder Company, The Gunpowder People®, is pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Faintich.
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Winchester® STABALL MATCH
Hodgdon Powder Company® Announces Release of Winchester® STABALL MATCH
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The 2023 Manual Has Arrived
New and updated data for handguns, rifles and shothells. Inlcudes over 6000 loads.
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2022 Annual Manual Released
This edition also celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Hodgdon Powder Company.
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HODGDON ATTENDS 2022 NRA SHOW
PR Contact: Aaron Oelger pr@hodgdon.com 6430 Vista Drive Shawnee, KS 66218 Phone: (913) 745-0776 Fax: (913) 362-1307 Press Release May 26, 2022 Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. to Attend the
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Hodgdon® Releases The 2021 Hodgdon Annual Manual
Hodgdon, The Brand That’s True®, is pleased to announce the release of the 2020 Hodgdon Annual Manual (the 18th annual edition).
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Hodgdon Acquires Ramshot, Accurate and Blackhorn 209
Hodgdon Powder Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ramshot and Accurate smokeless powder brands and the Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader brand from Western Powders. This acquisition

Hodgdon CFE Family

CFE BLK contains our Copper Fouling Eraser ingredient, originally used in military propellant, which greatly deters copper fouling and contributes to longer periods of top accuracy with less barrel cleaning time.

Featured Products

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Hodgdon VARGET®
Smokeless rifle powder. Available in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.
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Hodgdon CFE® Pistol
High performance pistol powder. Available in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.
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Hodgdon Superformance®
Smokeless rifle powder. Available in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.
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2023 Annual Manual
New and updated data for handguns, rifles and shothells. Inlcudes over 6000 loads.
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Hodgdon VARGET®
Smokeless rifle powder. Available in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.
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Hodgdon CFE® Pistol
High performance pistol powder. Available in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.
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Hodgdon Superformance®
Smokeless rifle powder. Available in 1lb. and 8lb. containers.
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2023 Annual Manual
New and updated data for handguns, rifles and shothells. Inlcudes over 6000 loads.

Faster Second Shots

Triple Seven 50/50 pellets are 50-caliber, 50-grain pellets designed for use in 50-caliber, in-line rifles. Triple Seven® Pellets dramatically reduce fouling and reload fast.

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Our MIssion

Hodgdon Powder Company operates following Biblical principles to honor God. Our mission is to provide quality products and services in a manner which enhances the lives of our employees, families, customers, suppliers, and our communities. In doing so, we deal with integrity and honesty, reflecting that people are more important than dollars, and that our purpose is to bring credit to our Lord Jesus Christ.