Description
Hodgdon Universal® is a versatile gunpowder for handloaders working across both pistol and shotgun cartridges. Its stated application range runs from .25 ACP through .44 Magnum for pistols and from 28-gauge through 12-gauge for shotshells, making it a practical option when your loading bench handles more than one discipline.
Universal uses Clays gunpowder technology designed for 28-gauge shooters. That 28-gauge focus is paired with coverage extending through 12-gauge, giving shotgun reloaders a powder with broad stated gauge applicability.
Like the rest of the Clays powder series, Hodgdon Universal is described as burning clean and uniformly when fired. Those are useful traits for reloaders who value consistent performance across the cartridges and gauges listed in Hodgdon data.
Hodgdon Universal is made in Canada and is available in 1 lb., 4 lb., and 8 lb. containers. As always, consult current Hodgdon published load data and follow all label instructions for the exact cartridge or gauge and component combination being loaded.
- Broad pistol and shotgun application range
- Covers .25 ACP through .44 Magnum
- Supports 28-gauge through 12-gauge shotshell loading
- Clays technology designed for 28-gauge shooters
- Clean-burning performance
- Uniform burn characteristics
- Available in 1 lb., 4 lb., and 8 lb. containers
- Made in Canada
Product Info
- Warnings:
- WARNINGS FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
- SDS:
- SAFETY DATA SHEET
- Info:
- SALES & SHIPPING
- Type:
- Pistol
- Type:
- Shotshell
- Group:
- Smokeless Powder
- Temperature_Stable:
- No
- Extra_Clean_Burn:
- No
- Form:
- Extruded
- Family:
- Clays
- Subsonic:
- Yes
- Base:
- Single
- Q&A:
- Is Hodgdon Universal suitable for pistol and shotgun reloading?
- It is suitable for pistol and shotgun cartridge loading within its stated range: .25 ACP to .44 Magnum and 28-gauge to 12-gauge.
- What are the key features of Hodgdon Universal?
- It uses Clays gunpowder technology designed for 28-gauge shooters and is described as clean-burning and uniform when fired.
- What cartridge and gauge ranges does Hodgdon Universal cover?
- It can be used across stated pistol applications from .25 ACP through .44 Magnum and shotgun applications from 28-gauge through 12-gauge.
- What container sizes are available for Hodgdon Universal?
- Hodgdon Universal is available in 1 lb., 4 lb., and 8 lb. containers.
Reviews
10 Reviews
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Universal Clays for 12 ga.
You say this powder is used for all gauges through 12. So why doesn’t it show any data for 12 gauge. I miss the old format where I could look at one or two pages and see side by side loads for all the powders.
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Universal
Great powder for little guns. Will try it for 9/8 12 ga.
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Good powder for higher velocity loads
Good powder for higher velocity loads
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Hodgdon Universal
This is my favorite powder for 28 and 20 gauge skeet loads.
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Universal powder
Hands down the best powder out there for 20 and 28 gauge. After 500 rounds barrels are still clean.
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Universal Powder
Great Powder
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My go to to for 20ga. target loads
Excellent. clean burning powder
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Great all around non magnum powder
I have been loading this powder for almost 25 years. It is clean burning and consistent. I have loaded .380, 9mm, .40, .45.
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Great
I use this powder for target loads for both lead and steel shot with different amounts per the tested recipes. It is nice having one powder for all my target shooting.
