Devastating Velocity, Flawless Patterns: The Ultimate Hodgdon Longshot Powder Guide

When compromise is not an option, experienced handloaders turn to Hodgdon Longshot Powder to maximize performance. Engineered as a highly versatile, heavy field propellant, this premium spherical smokeless powder is designed for shooters who demand blistering velocities and tighter patterns without spiking operating pressures.

Whether you are packing dense payloads for high-flying waterfowl or tuning high-performance cartridges for competitive pistol shooting, this elite propellant delivers the raw, unstoppable ballistic advantage required to dominate your targets.

Why Hodgdon Longshot is the Heavy Field Standard

Standard gunpowders often fall short when handling heavy field loads, resulting in blown-out patterns or dangerous pressure spikes. Hodgdon Longshot Powder shatters these limitations with an advanced chemical design tailored specifically for heavy-duty applications.

True Magnum Velocities with Suberb Density

Longshot is uniquely formulated to push heavy payloads at maximum speed while maintaining exceptionally consistent pressures. Its spherical geometry ensures flawless metering through progressive reloading presses, giving you shot-to-shot uniformity that translates directly to predictable downrange accuracy.

Enhanced Low-Pressure Performance

One of the most notable engineering triumphs of this smokeless powder is its capacity to yield exceptional velocities at lower-than-usual operating pressures. This means less stress on your firearm’s action, more predictable cartridge cycling, and an added layer of safety during custom load development.

Shotgun Load Applications: Small Bore Savings to Heavy 12-Gauge Slugs

Hodgdon Longshot Powder is widely celebrated as the most versatile heavy field propellant Hodgdon has ever produced for shotshell reloaders. It adapts seamlessly across multiple gauges, delivering optimal performance where other powders struggle.

Heavy Field and Waterfowl Loads

From high-performance bismuth and steel shot configurations to premium copper-plated lead, Longshot ensures your hunting rounds pack the definitive knockdown energy needed for late-season ducks, geese, and upland game birds.

Small Bore Excellence (20 Gauge & 28 Gauge)

Small-bore shotgun shells offer some of the highest financial savings for home reloaders. Longshot shines incredibly bright in 20-gauge and 28-gauge applications, enabling shooters to build premium 3/4 oz and 7/8 oz target and field loads for a fraction of the cost of factory ammunition.

Competitive Race Games

If you compete in high-stakes shotgun shooting games like “Buddy” shoots or “Annie Oakleys,” you need a distinct edge. Longshot was specifically optimized to drive heavy target payloads at extreme velocities, allowing you to smash breaking clays at distances that leave the competition trailing.

High-Velocity Pistol Calibration

Longshot is not just an elite shotshell propellant; it is a legendary high-velocity pistol choice for competitive handgun marksmen and handgun hunters alike.

• 38 Super: Effortlessly hit USPSA Major power factors without over-stressing your brass.

• 40 S&W & 357 SIG: Achieve top-tier defensive and competitive velocities while capitalizing on lower operating pressures.

• 10mm Auto: Widely regarded by the handloading community as an absolute powerhouse choice for full-power 10mm Auto hunting configurations, cleanly driving heavy 200-grain to 220-grain bullets with integrated low-flash additives.

Specifications & Reloading Profiles

To maintain strict bench safety, always consult the official Hodgdon Reloading Data Center before assembling your components.

Safety Reminder: Never mix any two smokeless powders, regardless of brand or type. Always strictly adhere to published load recipes and do not exceed maximum recommended payload weights.