Hodgdon, The Brand That’s True®, is pleased to announce the release of the 2020 Hodgdon Annual Manual (the 18th annual edition).
This new manual contains data for Hodgdon, IMR®and Winchester®Smokeless Propellants in more than 5,000 loads, with updates for 14 rifle and pistol cartridges. On the cover, this new manual features the Weatherby Mark V Accumark Pro chambered in 6.5 Weatherby RPMand includes data for this cartridge, along with data for the 6MM ARC, 27 Nosler and 458 SOCOM. Along with comprehensive load data, the 2021 Hodgdon Annual Manual offers authoritative articles by leading gun and outdoor industry writers, working with the editors of Shooting Times magazine.
“The Annual Manual is our yearly update for the dedicated handloader,” said Ron Reiber, former lead ballistician for Hodgdon. “We believe one of Hodgdon’s competitive advantages is providing cutting-edge data on all our propellants.” The 2021 Annual Manual also includes a tribute to Reiber, who retired at the end of 2020.
Customers can purchase the 2021 Hodgdon Annual Manualwherever popular magazines are sold or can order on the Hodgdon website at www.Hodgdon.com for $15.49.
Established in 1947 by Bruce and Amy Hodgdon, today, sons J.B. and Bob have grown Hodgdon Powder Company into the largest U.S. supplier of smokeless and blackpowder substitute propellants. The company distributes gunpowder under the Hodgdon®, IMR®, Ramshot®, Acccurate®, Winchester®, Pyrodex®, Triple Seven® and Blackhorn 209® brands.