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HODGDON 3801 H380 1 LB.
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SKU: 3801-039288500711
Overview
H380 is a spherical rifle propellant developed from Bruce B. Hodgdon’s early work with a 22-caliber wildcat cartridge. It is associated with use in varmint cartridges such as the 22-250, 220 Swift, 243, and 257 Roberts, making it a practical option for reloaders working with those chamberings. The product is offered in a 1 lb. container, and load data should be confirmed through a reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Hodgdon
Named From
38.0-grain charge behind a 52-grain
Suitable 22-250,
220 Swift, 243, and 257
Spherical Rifle
Propellant format
Packaged 1
Lb. container
Supported Hodgdon’s
Published load-data guidance
Key Features
- Hodgdon H380 spherical rifle propellant in a 1 lb. container
- Named by Bruce B. Hodgdon after a 38.0 grain charge
- Originally used in a 22-caliber wildcat now known as the 22-250
- Listed as a performer in the 220 Swift, 243, and 257 Roberts
- Suitable for other fine varmint cartridges
- Reloading manual or powder manufacturer data is recommended for load information
Best Used For
- Reloaders working with 22-250 wildcat or 22-250 cartridges seeking H380 powder
- Shooters loading 220 Swift for varmint-oriented rifle applications
- Handloaders using 243 Winchester or 257 Roberts cartridges
- Experienced reloaders who verify charges through manuals or manufacturer load data
Specifications
| Load Data Guidance | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturer's website for load data. |
|---|---|
| Named After | 38.0 grain charge behind a 52 grain bullet |
| Net Weight | 1 lb. |
| Original Name | H380 |
| Product Type | rifle propellant |
| Propellant Type | spherical rifle propellant |
| Suitable For | 220 Swift, 243, 257 Roberts, 22-250 |
Pros
- Named from a 38.0-grain charge behind a 52-grain bullet in Hodgdon’s original testing
- Suitable for the 22-250, 220 Swift, 243, and 257 Roberts cartridges
- Spherical rifle propellant format
- Packaged in a 1 lb. container
- Supported by Hodgdon’s published load-data guidance
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Load data is not provided here, so safe use depends on checking a current reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website before use.
- The product is presented as a rifle propellant for specific varmint cartridges, so it may not suit every caliber or hunting application.
- Performance notes in the description are tied to example cartridges and bullet weights, not a universal result across all loads.
- The 1 lb. package size may be convenient for testing or limited-volume loading, but it is a smaller quantity than bulk options.
Suggested Comparisons
- Varmint rifle propellant
- Centerfire rifle reloading powder
- Small-caliber rifle cartridge loading components
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Powder measure
- Powder funnel
- Reloading scale
Frequently Asked Questions
What cartridges is HODGDON H380 mentioned for in the product description?
The description specifically mentions the 22-250, 220 Swift, 243, and 257 Roberts, and says it is also suited to other fine varmint cartridges.
Does the product listing provide load data for H380?
No. The listing directs you to check your reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website for load data.
Why is this powder called H380?
According to the description, Bruce B. Hodgdon named it H380 after a 38.0 grain charge behind a 52 grain bullet produced one-hole groups in his 22-caliber wildcat, now called the 22-250.
What type of propellant is H380 described as?
It is described as a spherical rifle propellant.
How much powder is included in this product?
The product title identifies it as a 1 lb. container.