Product Overview and Introduction

Achieve exceptional versatility, clean combustion, and consistent velocities across an extensive range of shotgun gauges and popular handgun calibers with Hodgdon Universal Clays Smokeless Gun Powder. Engineered to bridge the performance gap between ultra-fast target powders and slow magnum propellants, Universal provides the legendary cleanliness and burning characteristics of the Clays family while expanding its utility into medium-range handguns and high-performance field shotshells.

Whether you are handloading 20-gauge and 28-gauge field or target loads, crafting accurate practice rounds for the 9mm Luger, .38 Special, and .45 ACP, or developing mild-to-medium loads for the .44 Magnum, Universal Clays delivers smooth pressure curves, exceptional uniformity, and reliable ignition across diverse shooting applications.

Versatile Clays Technology and Clean Combustion

Engineered to meet the diverse demands of high-volume reloaders and multi-discipline shooters, Universal offers distinct advantages on the reloading bench:

• Cross-Discipline Versatility: Purpose-built to excel across both shotgun shell reloading (12, 20, and 28 gauge) and a wide array of popular pistol cartridges.

• Clean-Burning Clays Heritage: Utilizes the same advanced chemical composition as the popular Clays line, producing minimal barrel fouling and leaving actions cleaner after extended shooting sessions.

• Consistent Volumetric Metering: Precision-cut flake morphology settles evenly in volumetric powder measures and automated reloading equipment for tight charge-weight consistency.

• Temperature Stability: Formulated to resist extreme velocity shifts across varying ambient weather conditions, ensuring predictable downrange ballistics year-round.

The Professional Choice for Multi-Caliber Handloaders

When your reloading bench demands a single, highly adaptable propellant that transitions seamlessly from 20-gauge target loads to popular handgun cartridges like 9mm and .45 ACP with match-grade cleanliness, Hodgdon Universal Clays stands out as an essential staple for your powder inventory.

Key Features and Benefits

• Multi-Caliber Specialist: Exceptional performance in both shotshell (12, 20, 28 gauge) and handgun (.380, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .38 Special) reloading.

• Clean Performance: Reduces carbon buildup and fouling for easier firearm maintenance between range trips.

• Smooth Metering: Flake structure flows predictably through standard volumetric powder measures.

• 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: Shotshell and Handgun Smokeless Propellant / Gun Powder

• Brand: Hodgdon

• Product Line: Universal (Clays Family)

• Powder Type: Mid-Burn Rate Flake Propellant

• Primary Applications: 12, 20, and 28-Gauge Shotshells; 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and Popular Handgun Cartridges

• 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