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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Review of HP 38 powder
I was first introduced to center fire pistol reloading and HP38 powder in 1979 by a club member and we had competitive NRA style shoots. I progressed on to PPC type competition with the Air Force Security Police pistol team at a base in Michigan, on the civilian side, against Military and a complete cross section of Law Enforcement officers. My HP 38 loads in my .38 Special and my .45 ACP, helped me to bring home many a first place trophy. I developed my own loads from the available data reloading manuals to see what my particular firearm liked the best as far as bench rest testing at the various distances. Hodgdon was the first manual I was introduced to also at the time. I'm still using HP 38 to this day and I've steered other new reloaders and shooters towards this particular brand for pistols and I know of several Trap Shooters that use Hodgdon shot shell powder in their daily reloadings. I've laid in a small supply of HP 38 over the years, rotated out regularly as I do date the containers when purchased. I'm going to keep on doing this for as long as I can, with your products in my powder storage to back me up. Thanks for your reloaders data online and for an outstanding product!
