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HP-38 vs Universal

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

HP-38 #18 · Universal #17

Side by side

HP-38Universal
ManufacturerHodgdonHodgdon
Burn-rate rank#18#17
Burn categoryFastFast
Grain shapeBallFlake
Temp sensitivityModerateModerate
ApplicationsPistolPistol / Shotgun
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityCommonCommon
StatusActiveActive

Shared cartridges

FAQs

Which burns faster, HP-38 or Universal?
Universal is the faster-burning of the two (rank #17 vs #18 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do HP-38 and Universal both load?
Both powders are listed for 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, .357 Magnum, .38 Super, among 16 shared cartridges.
PowderHP-38 in fullPowderUniversal in full