Powder head-to-head
HS-7 vs No. 9
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
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
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.
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