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HODGDON 43501 H4350 1 LB.
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SKU: 43501-039288500926
Overview
H4350 is an extruded propellant from Hodgdon’s Extreme series, built for reloaders who want a versatile powder for a wide range of rifle cartridges. It is commonly used with the WSM family and is also listed for cartridges such as the .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, .270 Winchester, and .338 Winchester Magnum. Hodgdon notes that the grains were shortened to improve metering and that the powder is designed to be insensitive to hot and cold temperatures. For magnums using light- to moderate-weight bullets, it is positioned as a practical option, with load data to be checked in a reloading manual or on the manufacturer’s website.
Why Hunters Choose the Hodgdon
Extruded Propellant
From Hodgdon’s Extreme series
Modernized Grain
Shape for improved metering
Insensitive Hot
Cold temperatures
Suitable Wsm
Family calibers including 270, 7mm,
Listed As
Standard for cartridges such as
Key Features
- Extruded propellant from Hodgdon’s Extreme series
- Modernized with shortened grains for improved metering
- Insensitive to hot and cold temperatures
- Suitable for WSM family calibers including 270, 7mm, 30, and 325
- Also standard in cartridges such as 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 270 Winchester, and 338 Winchester Magnum
- Recommended for magnums with light- to moderate-weight bullets
Best Used For
- Reloaders working with WSM family calibers, including 270, 7mm, 30, and 325.
- Handloaders using 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 270 Winchester, or 338 Winchester Magnum.
- Shooters seeking an extruded propellant with shortened grains for improved metering.
- Users loading magnums with light- to moderate-weight bullets and checking published load data.
- Hunters who want a powder described as insensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
Specifications
| Bullet Weight Range | Light- to moderate-weight bullets |
|---|---|
| Grain Modification | Shortened grains for improved metering |
| Ideal Calibers | WSM family of calibers (270, 7mm, 30, 325) |
| Load Data Guidance | Check your reloading manual or powder manufacturer's website for load data |
| Net Weight | 1 lb. |
| Propellant Type | Extruded propellant |
| Series | Extreme series |
| Standard Cartridges | 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 270 Winchester, 338 Winchester Magnum |
| Temperature Sensitivity | Insensitive to hot and cold temperatures |
Pros
- Extruded propellant from Hodgdon’s Extreme series.
- Modernized grain shape for improved metering.
- Insensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
- Suitable for WSM family calibers including 270, 7mm, 30, and 325.
- Listed as standard for cartridges such as .243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, .270 Winchester, and .338 Winchester Magnum.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Best suited to the cartridges and bullet weights named in the product description; it is not presented as a universal choice for every rifle or load.
- The description directs users to consult a reloading manual or the powder manufacturer’s website for load data, so application requires external verification before use.
- Packaged as a 1 lb. container, which may be limiting for high-volume reloaders who need larger quantities.
- The product is described as an extruded propellant, so metering characteristics may differ from spherical powders even though Hodgdon notes shortened grains for improved metering.
Suggested Comparisons
- Reloading powder
- Extruded propellant
- Hunting rifle cartridge powder
Suggested Accessories
- Powder measure
- Reloading scale
- Reloading manual
- Powder funnel
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of product is H4350?
H4350 is an extruded propellant in Hodgdon’s Extreme series.
What calibers is H4350 described as suitable for?
The product data says H4350 is ideal in the WSM family of calibers, including 270, 7mm, 30, and 325, and is also standard in cartridges such as 243 Winchester, 6mm Remington, 270 Winchester, and 338 Winchester Magnum.
Is H4350 described as temperature sensitive?
No. The product description says Hodgdon modernized H4350 to be insensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
What does the product data say about metering?
The description says Hodgdon shortened the grains for improved metering.
Where should I get load data for H4350?
The product description advises checking your reloading manual or going to the powder manufacturer’s website for load data.