Description
Hodgdon HP-38 is a spherical pistol powder built around a straightforward job: low-velocity and mid-range target loads. It is listed for .38 Special, .44 Special, and .45 ACP, giving handloaders a focused option for these established handgun cartridges.
HP-38 uses a high-energy formulation that provides economy in loading. For the handloader working through target-load volume, that is a practical attribute worth having at the bench.
This powder is made in the USA and is available in 1 lb. and 8 lb. containers. Choose the container size that fits your loading routine, then work from published Hodgdon data for the exact cartridge and components on your bench.
As with any propellant, details matter. Consult the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center and follow all label warnings and published data before assembling ammunition.
- Spherical pistol powder
- For low-velocity target loads
- For mid-range target loads
- Listed for .38 Special, .44 Special, and .45 ACP
- High-energy formulation for economy in loading
- Made in the USA
- Available in 1 lb. and 8 lb. containers
Product Info
- Warnings:
- WARNINGS FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
- SDS:
- SAFETY DATA SHEET
- Type:
- Pistol
- Info:
- SALES & SHIPPING
- Group:
- Smokeless Powder
- Temperature_Stable:
- No
- Extra_Clean_Burn:
- No
- Form:
- Spherical
- Subsonic:
- Yes
- Base:
- Double
- Q&A:
- Is HP-38 suitable for .45 ACP target loads?
- HP-38 is suitable for low-velocity and mid-range target loads in .38 Special, .44 Special, and .45 ACP.
- What are the key features of Hodgdon HP-38?
- HP-38 is a spherical pistol powder with a high-energy formulation designed to provide economy in loading.
- What is HP-38 used for?
- Use HP-38 for its listed .38 Special, .44 Special, and .45 ACP target-load applications, following published Hodgdon load data.
- What container sizes are available for HP-38?
- HP-38 is sold in 1 lb. and 8 lb. containers.
Reviews
19 Reviews
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Hodgon hp-38
Burns dirty lots of residue
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hp-38 powder
i mostly load for accuracy and this is my go-to powder.
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Hp38
It’s a good powder
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Great powder
Burns great, makes them go BOOM!
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use of HP-38
Against my better interests I'm going to let go a secret. HP-38 is an almost, if not, exact replacement for everybody's favorite: Win231. It can be used in almost every common pistol round - they even put loading data on the label. I've been loading using Win 231 for about 35 years and I'll now use either powder interchangeably. BUT OF COURSE DON'T MIX THEM TOGETHER. Thanks to Hodgdon for selling it at an only slightly elevated, but still reasonable price. The powder meters well in my two Square D presses.
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Powder performance
Average performance
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Hp-38
Best for my 40 s&w and 9mm meters well in my lee pro 1000
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HP38
Great powder for the pistols I load, nice yield of rounds per pound of powder, good velocities too.
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HP38
Have used this for over two years in 357 mag and45 ACP for target shooting and am very happy with it.
