Hodgdon Universal Clays Smokeless Gun Powder

Product Overview: Hodgdon Universal Clays Smokeless Gun Powder

Hodgdon Universal Clays Smokeless Gun Powder is a versatile and reliable powder specifically designed for reloading shotshells, handgun, and light to medium load rifle cartridges. Known for its consistency and clean-burning properties, Universal Clays is widely used in both sporting and competitive shooting disciplines. Its moderate burn rate makes it a perfect choice for a broad range of reloading applications, including target shooting, hunting, and tactical purposes.

Universal Clays excels in a wide range of shotguns and handgun calibers, providing shooters with smooth cycling, lower recoil, and dependable velocity. Whether you’re reloading for trap, skeet, sporting clays, or handgun calibers such as 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP, this powder offers consistent results across different types of firearms. Its clean-burning nature reduces fouling in the barrel, keeping your firearm performing optimally during long shooting sessions.

Product Specifications:

• Brand: Hodgdon
• Powder Type: Smokeless, Ball Powder
• Burn Rate: Moderate (works well with handgun, shotgun, and light to medium load rifle cartridges)
• Applications: Ideal for shotshell reloading (12-gauge, 20-gauge) and light to medium handgun calibers (such as 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP)
• Grain Weight: Available in 1 lb and 8 lb containers
• Consistency: Excellent lot-to-lot consistency, providing reloaders with reliable and repeatable performance
• Metering: As a ball powder, Universal Clays meters very easily, offering precise and accurate charges during the reloading process
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
• Usage: Best used for reloading shotshells, handguns, and light to medium rifle loads

Key Features:

• Moderate Burn Rate: Universal Clays offers a moderate burn rate, making it ideal for a wide range of reloading applications, including shotshells, light to medium pistol loads, and small to medium-caliber rifle cartridges.
• Clean Burning: This powder burns cleanly, producing minimal residue and reducing barrel fouling, which helps keep firearms functioning optimally for extended periods without frequent cleaning.
• Excellent Metering: As a ball powder, Universal Clays is easy to meter with precision, making it ideal for high-volume reloading. Its uniformity ensures that each charge is consistent, which is important for accuracy and repeatability.
• Versatile Applications: This powder is perfect for use in a variety of applications, including shotgun shooting (trap, skeet, sporting clays), handgun shooting, and light rifle cartridges. It’s a great all-around option for reloaders who need a flexible powder for multiple firearms.
• Reduced Recoil: Universal Clays generates low recoil in handgun loads and shotshells, allowing shooters to maintain better control and accuracy during rapid follow-up shots and extended shooting sessions.
• Reliable Performance: Known for its excellent lot-to-lot consistency, Universal Clays ensures that reloaders can expect reliable, consistent results each time they reload their ammunition.
• Low Smoke: This powder is designed to produce very little smoke during ignition, keeping the shooting environment clearer for better visibility.

Recommended Uses:

• Shotgun Reloading: Ideal for reloading 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotshells, Hodgdon Universal Clays provides reliable and consistent results for target shooting sports such as trap, skeet, and sporting clays. Its clean burn and moderate pressure ensure smooth cycling and reduced recoil.
• Handgun Reloading: Universal Clays is well-suited for light to medium handgun calibers, including popular rounds such as 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. It offers shooters consistent velocity and accuracy, with minimal recoil, making it a great option for competitive handgun shooting.
• Small to Medium Rifle Loads: This powder also works well in light to medium load rifle cartridges, providing dependable velocity and accuracy for small to medium-caliber rounds used in target shooting and small game hunting.
• Competitive Shooting: Whether you’re reloading for competitive shotgun events or handgun competitions, Universal Clays offers the consistency and precision needed for high-performance shooting.
• Recreational Shooting: For those who enjoy shooting for fun or practice, Hodgdon Universal Clays is a great choice for reloading reliable and accurate ammunition for various firearms.

Hodgdon Universal Clays Smokeless Gun Powder is a versatile and high-performance powder that delivers consistent and clean-burning results across a broad range of reloading applications. Whether you’re reloading for shotgun shooting, handgun competition, or small-caliber rifle loads, Universal Clays offers the velocity, accuracy, and low recoil needed for successful shooting. Its moderate burn rate, clean burn, and ease of metering make it an excellent choice for reloaders looking for a versatile, all-around powder. Always follow load data specific to your firearm and bullet type to ensure safe and optimal results.