Product Overview and Introduction

Achieve ultra-clean combustion, consistent target patterns, and mild, manageable recoil for competitive clay shooting with Hodgdon International Smokeless Gun Powder. As a proud member of Hodgdon’s high-performance Universal family of flake propellants, International was specifically engineered to dominate 12-gauge target applications, providing skeet, trap, and sporting clays shooters with exceptional shot-to-shot consistency.

Whether you are handloading high-volume practice rounds or tuning competitive match loads with 7/8 oz, 1 oz, or 1 1/8 oz payloads, Hodgdon International delivers rapid ignition, minimal barrel fouling, and reliable performance across varying weather conditions.

Clean-Burning Flake Technology and Target Performance

Engineered to meet the precise demands of high-volume shotgun reloaders, International offers distinct advantages on the reloading bench and at the range:

• Ultra-Clean Combustion: Formulated with advanced chemical additives that virtually eliminate unburnt residue and carbon fouling in the gun’s action and barrel.

• Optimized 12-Gauge Target Burn Rate: Tailored specifically for light-to-medium shotshell payloads, providing smooth pressure curves and tight, uniform pattern density.

• Uniform Flake Morphology: Precision-cut disc flakes settle predictably in volumetric powder measures and traditional shotshell bushings for precise charge weight consistency.

• Mild Recoil Impulse: Produces soft, comfortable shooting characteristics that reduce fatigue during long tournaments and high-volume training sessions.

The Professional Choice for Competitive Shotgun Handloaders

When your clay-target discipline demands immaculate cleanliness, consistent velocity spreads, and dependable target-breaking patterns, Hodgdon International stands out as an exceptional baseline powder for the reloading bench.

Key Features and Benefits

• 12-Gauge Target Specialist: Purpose-built to excel in popular trap, skeet, and sporting clays target loads.

• Extremely Clean Burning: Keeps shotgun actions and barrels significantly cleaner over extended strings of fire.

• Consistent Metering: Flake structure flows smoothly through standard volumetric reloading equipment.

• Available Container Sizes: Offered in convenient 14-ounce canisters and economical 4-pound jugs to suit target reloading volumes.

Specifications

• Product Type: Shotshell Smokeless Propellant / Gun Powder

• Brand: Hodgdon

• Product Line: International (Universal Family)

• Powder Type: Fast-to-Medium Burning Porous Flake Propellant

• Primary Applications: 12-Gauge Target Loads (7/8 oz, 1 oz, and 1 1/8 oz Payloads)

• Container Options: 14 oz and 4 lb Packages

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