Product Overview and Introduction

Achieve maximum velocity, heavy payloads, and flawless volumetric metering across a wide spectrum of demanding shotgun and handgun applications with Hodgdon HS-6 Smokeless Gun Powder. As a fine-grained, high-density spherical propellant, HS-6 has earned a legendary reputation among competitive shooters, upland hunters, and custom pistol reloaders for its exceptional versatility and high-energy output.

Whether you are handloading heavy field and waterfowl loads for 12-gauge or 20-gauge shotguns, crafting high-velocity target rounds for 9mm Luger and .38 Super, or developing full-power magnum loads for the .44 Magnum and .45 Colt, Hodgdon HS-6 delivers clean combustion, uniform pressure curves, and elite ballistic consistency.

Spherical Ball Technology and High-Energy Performance

Designed to meet the rigorous demands of progressive reloading presses and high-volume shooters, HS-6 offers distinct advantages on the reloading bench:

• Superior Volumetric Metering: Formulated as uniform spherical grains that flow effortlessly through powder measures and progressive reloading equipment, ensuring precise, consistent charge weights.

• Optimized Medium-Slow Burn Rate: Tailored to provide maximum velocity and energy transfer in high-pressure shotgun shells and full-power handgun cartridges without erratic spikes.

• Exceptional Shotshell Versatility: A favorite among upland bird and waterfowl hunters for powering heavy shot payloads with tight, consistent patterns.

• Clean Combustion: Treated to burn efficiently across high-energy applications, keeping your firearm receiver and barrel cleaner during extensive shooting sessions.

The Professional Choice for Versatile Shotgun and Pistol Reloaders

When your reloading regimen requires a reliable, free-flowing ball powder that excels equally in high-performance shotgun field loads and stout handgun calibers, Hodgdon HS-6 stands out as an irreplaceable staple for the reloading bench.

Key Features and Benefits

• Dual-Discipline Utility: Proven performance across both advanced shotshell applications and high-velocity handgun cartridges.

• Flawless Metering: Spherical ball morphology guarantees smooth, accurate flow through volumetric reloading equipment.

• High-Velocity Output: Generates maximum downrange energy and velocity for heavy-payload hunting and target loads.

• Available Container Sizes: Offered in convenient 1-pound canisters, 4-pound jugs, and bulk 8-pound containers to suit any reloading volume.

Specifications

• Product Type: Shotgun and Handgun Smokeless Propellant / Gun Powder

• Brand: Hodgdon

• Product Line: HS-6

• Powder Type: Medium-Slow Burning Spherical Ball Propellant

• Primary Applications: 12-Gauge & 20-Gauge Field/Waterfowl Loads, 9mm Luger, .38 Super, .40 S&W, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt

• Container Options: 1 lb, 4 lb, and 8 lb Packages

• Storage Requirement: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, sparks, and open flames