Hodgdon H110

[Red Rider Rudy]

I just got six cans of this, says pistol, rifle, shotgun powder.

[Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971]

I use it in 357 mag rifle loads.  I can launch a 158-grain bullet 250-yards out of my Rossi with it.  Use magnum pistol primers.  Do not attempt reduced loads.  It's fine grained and meters well.

[Crisco]

great powder for full powered magnum loads.  I like it in .357 Mag, .44 Mag, and that one box of .45 Colt ammo that I don’t like to allow in the same room with my Colt.

As noted above, manufacturer strongly warns against reducing loads.

 

[SGT. ELI 35882 GUNFIGHTER]

I use it in .30 carbine

[Oak Ridge Regulator]

Great powder in my 300 AAC blackout. Really meters well and pushes 125g .308 down the barrel with good accuracy and very clean as well

[Red Rider Rudy]

Thanks guys. I also have some Winchester 296. Looks like it's the same powder after reading up on them.

[Widder, SASS #59054]

I've actually tested H110 for accuracy and velocity (chronographed) in .357 mag,  44 mag,  454 Casull,   .30 Carbine

and hot .45 Colt loads and find it a GREAT powder.  It will give maximum performance in those calibers when

used according to Hodgdon load data.

 

Hodgdon has particular instructions for using it and basically recommends close to Maximum load data be used.

Check out Hodgdon website and read their information concerning H110.

 

I don't have any info on it concerning shotgun loads.

 

..........Widder

 

 

 

[Perro Del Diablo]

I'm currently working on 410 load in brass shells. Life is making long process.  I've got test loads charged, nitro cards and lubed fiber wads. Haven't had time to complete and take to range. I'm hoping will cycle in my Shockwave but also have bond Derringer and stoeger coach in 410.

[Ya Big Tree]

I love it in .44 Magnum hunting loads and .22 Hornet.

[Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646]

I have used H110 in the past for .44 bowling pin loads. As noted, it meters well, burns clean, but is not for the weak at heart. Also it is very similar to W296. Not useful for cowboy loads.

 

Imis

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

296 and 110 are the same powder.

It's outstanding, for top end magnum handgun loads.

Meters great......

Do NOT go below minimum load data!

 

[Red Rider Rudy]

Thanks all, looks like I need to find someone that shoots 357and 44 mag. or 410 shootgun.  Anyone in the St louis area needing some. I'll make ya! a good deal.

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

19 minutes ago, Red Rider Rudy said:

Thanks all, looks like I need to find someone that shoots 357and 44 mag. or 410 shootgun.  Anyone in the St louis area needing some. I'll make ya! a good deal.

Trade it for Unique or WW23I/HP38(same powder).

[Widder, SASS #59054]

RRR,

If you decide to trade it, check out BE-86, which is a super good 9mm powder and can also be used in a lot of

semi-auto loads, including 10mm.

 

BUT I will also share some personal experience with H110 before you get rid of your supply.

 

A few years back, I had some 20+ year old H110, still in its original canister.  I loaded up some fresh .44 mags using this OLD powder.

I also had some 20+ year old .44 mag reloads using H110 powder.

AND.... I had a NEW CAN of H110, so I used the NEW stuff to reload some fresh .44 mag loads with NEW powder.

 

RESULTS:  No discernable difference in performance.   

 

H110 is a good powder for its intended purposes.   Like most of our other powders, it last FOREVER as long as

you store it properly.   You might want to keep 1 or 2 of those canisters....... just in case your future allows

ownership of a nice magnum pistol caliber type firearm.

 

..........Widder

 

[Idaho Gunslinger]

7 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said:

RRR,

If you decide to trade it, check out BE-86, which is a super good 9mm powder and can also be used in a lot of

semi-auto loads, including 10mm.

 

BUT I will also share some personal experience with H110 before you get rid of your supply.

 

A few years back, I had some 20+ year old H110, still in its original canister.  I loaded up some fresh .44 mags using this OLD powder.

I also had some 20+ year old .44 mag reloads using H110 powder.

AND.... I had a NEW CAN of H110, so I used the NEW stuff to reload some fresh .44 mag loads with NEW powder.

 

RESULTS:  No discernable difference in performance.   

 

H110 is a good powder for its intended purposes.   Like most of our other powders, it last FOREVER as long as

you store it properly.   You might want to keep 1 or 2 of those canisters....... just in case your future allows

ownership of a nice magnum pistol caliber type firearm.

 

..........Widder

 

Are there powders that do have discernable differences over time? I've been reloading for about 9 years now so I don't have any real old powders and I keep them in their original containers with the lids on them. 

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

43 minutes ago, Idaho Gunslinger said:

Are there powders that do have discernable differences over time? I've been reloading for about 9 years now so I don't have any real old powders and I keep them in their original containers with the lids on them. 

I started reloading in 1967.

Properly stored powder, will out last you. 

[Widder, SASS #59054]

3 hours ago, Idaho Gunslinger said:

Are there powders that do have discernable differences over time? I've been reloading for about 9 years now so I don't have any real old powders and I keep them in their original containers with the lids on them. 

 

What Lumpy said above.

Basically, if properly stored and handled correctly,  powders should give appropriate performance for which the powder was

designed,  A few decades of age should not make much difference.

 

Because even 'lots' can vary, its possible to get 'discernable' variations.   But with the particular 'LOTS' of H110 that I used

in my load testing, I did not get a discernable difference in the performance of my ammo.

 

I keep all my powder in a dry and room temperature condition.

And I keep it stored in its original container.  My reloads are kept dry and oils/water are kept away from the

primer area.   

 

Check out powder manufacturer website information about how to help determine if powder is 'spoiling' or going

bad.   With some, the color may slightly change..... or even more so, the powder can obtain an acidic smell.

Websites can give more precise info.

 

Hope this helps.

 

..........Widder

 

[Black Angus McPherson]

Rudy,

If it's the same as 296 I can use it for my .410.  I'll send you a PM.  I may have some powder I could trade you for it.  If we can work out a deal I could maybe meet you at Arnold or have West Longer or Fat Chance Bucko meet you there.

 

Gotta go check and see what I have for swapping.  Anything in particular you might be looking for?

 

Black Angus McPherson

[Texas Jack Black]

7 hours ago, Idaho Gunslinger said:

Are there powders that do have discernable differences over time? I've been reloading for about 9 years now so I don't have any real old powders and I keep them in their original containers with the lids on them. 

 I am using 30-40 yr old powder

[Texas Jack Black]

4 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said:

 

What Lumpy said above.

Basically, if properly stored and handled correctly,  powders should give appropriate performance for which the powder was

designed,  A few decades of age should not make much difference.

 

Because even 'lots' can vary, its possible to get 'discernable' variations.   But with the particular 'LOTS' of H110 that I used

in my load testing, I did not get a discernable difference in the performance of my ammo.

 

I keep all my powder in a dry and room temperature condition.

And I keep it stored in its original container.  My reloads are kept dry and oils/water are kept away from the

primer area.   

 

Check out powder manufacturer website information about how to help determine if powder is 'spoiling' or going

bad.   With some, the color may slightly change..... or even more so, the powder can obtain an acidic smell.

Websites can give more precise info.

 

Hope this helps.

 

..........Widder

 

 I think Widder is  still using Powder  he had left over from the Revolution.

[Dacotua]

I use H110 for 30 carbine, 357 Magnum, 44 Magnum and 410 Shotshells.

 

[Pb Mark]

From what I remember, only magnum primers are recommended for H110, 296, HS-6. 

[Dantankerous]

On 7/17/2024 at 7:11 AM, Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 said:

...H110...Not useful for cowboy loads.

 

Imis

 

Love that description. 

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

In my Sordid Past, I worked up a load for 45 Colt cases that was seriously scary.  Only suitable for Ruger Blackhawk/Super Blackhawk.

 

I re-iterate - NOT SUITABLE FOR CAS or any kind of Reduced Loading.   Wicked good for wrist sprains in Short Barrel Ruger Blackhawk.

[Widder, SASS #59054]

CC,

I knew you and I have something in common.    I like 'HOT' .45 Colt ammo for my Super BlackHawk Hunters.

 

And in my 16.25" Marlins, the velocity performance can equal .454 Casull in a 7" pistol.

 

My favorite powders for these HOT loads:   H110 and LilGun.

 

..........Widder

 

[Rooster Ron Wayne]

H110 is great for Hot Loads .

For Cowboy loads I use fff BP or Unique,  Universal  or really any shotgun powder for reducing the load to a Cowboy load. 

Rooster