Business Details

Full description and what we offer

Founded in 1947 by Bruce and Amy Hodgdon and sons JB and Bob, Hodgdon Powder Company has become the standard for handloaders and muzzleloader hunters. Based in Nevada with operations in Miles City, Montana, they're the brand serious reloaders trust.

Hodgdon manufactures multiple powder lines for every application:

Category	Brands & Products
Rifle Powders	Hodgdon VARGET®, Superformance®, CFE family
Pistol Powders	CFE® Pistol, Titegroup, Unique
Shotshell Powders	Winchester, Accurate, Ramshot brands
Muzzle Loading	Triple Seven® Pellets, Blackhorn 209

CFE BLK contains the Copper Fouling Eraser ingredient—originally from military propellant—which reduces copper buildup and extends barrel life between cleanings.

Their 2026 Annual Manual includes over 11,000 load recipes for rifle and handgun cartridges. Hodgdon also maintains the Reloading Data Center with updated information, safety data sheets, and reference materials—all free online.

Hodgdon acquired RCBS Reloading equipment in May 2024 and continues to distribute RCBS products alongside their own powder brands:

•Smokeless and muzzle-loading powders
•Safety fuse and pellets
•Reloading manuals and education resources
•Brand apparel and merchandise
•Equipment and accessories

Multiple fraudulent sites impersonate Hodgdon and their brands. Buy direct from hodgdon.com or authorized dealers.

Hodgdon operates online at hodgdon.com and through a network of licensed dealers. They offer seasonal promotions (like free Hazmat on orders over $100) and maintain a dealer locator for local suppliers.

The Gunpowder People—that's their motto. 75 years of it.