Hodgdon Powder’s 2024 Annual Manual | Guns & Gear Bonus Tip

Published on May 8, 2024
Duration: 3:22

This video highlights the 2024 Hodgdon Annual Manual, a collaboration with Shooting Times magazine. It contains over 6,000 loads for shotshell, pistol, and rifle, including data for new cartridges like the 360 Buckhammer and 400 Legend. The manual is a result of extensive testing in Hodgdon's two ballistics labs.

Quick Summary

The Hodgdon 2024 Annual Manual, a collaboration with Shooting Times magazine, offers over 6,000 reloading loads for shotshell, pistol, and rifle. It features data for new cartridges like the 360 Buckhammer and 400 Legend, compiled from extensive testing in Hodgdon's ballistics labs.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introducing the Hodgdon Annual Manual
  2. 00:18Collaboration with Shooting Times Magazine
  3. 00:39Content Overview: Articles and Features
  4. 00:58Extensive Load Data
  5. 01:14New Cartridges and Loads
  6. 01:29Featured New Calibers: 360 Buckhammer & 400 Legend
  7. 01:37Data Collection and Testing Process
  8. 01:39Hodgdon's Ballistics Labs
  9. 02:01Specialized Proof Barrels
  10. 02:18Reloading Data Center (RDC) Online
  11. 02:50How to Purchase the Manual
  12. 03:02Final Thoughts on the Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hodgdon 2024 Annual Manual?

The Hodgdon 2024 Annual Manual is a comprehensive reloading guide published by Hodgdon Powder in collaboration with Shooting Times magazine. It contains over 6,000 loads for shotshell, pistol, and rifle, including data for newly introduced cartridges.

What new calibers are featured in the 2024 Hodgdon Manual?

The 2024 Hodgdon Annual Manual includes reloading data for newly introduced cartridges. This year, specific mention is made of the 360 Buckhammer and the 400 Legend as two of the new calibers featured in the publication.

Where can I find reloading data from Hodgdon Powder?

Hodgdon Powder makes all of its published reloading data available online through their Reloading Data Center (RDC). This online resource contains even more loads than the annual manual and is accessible on their website.

How is reloading data generated for the Hodgdon Manual?

Hodgdon Powder generates its reloading data in two dedicated ballistics labs. They use specially built proof barrels to meticulously measure exact data on pressure and ballistics for each load before it is logged and published.

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