Powder head-to-head

HS-7 vs No. 9

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

HS-7 #32 · No. 9 #38

Substitution

Similar burn rate for heavy pistol loads and .357 Maximum. Work up carefully.

Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

HS-7No. 9
ManufacturerHodgdonAccurate
Burn-rate rank#32#38
Burn categoryMedium-FastMedium-Fast
Grain shapeBallBall
Temp sensitivityModerateModerate
ApplicationsPistol / ShotgunPistol
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityCommonCommon
StatusDiscontinuedActive

Shared cartridges

FAQs

Can I substitute HS-7 for No. 9?
Similar burn rate for heavy pistol loads and .357 Maximum. Work up carefully. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, HS-7 or No. 9?
HS-7 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #32 vs #38 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do HS-7 and No. 9 both load?
Both powders are listed for .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum.
PowderHS-7 in fullPowderNo. 9 in full