Hodgdon Powder Company · Ball

H335

Ball powder originally developed for military M193 .223 loads.

Manufacturer
Hodgdon
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#53
Category
Medium
Temp sensitivity
Moderate
Application
Rifle
Origin
USA
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

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Rank #53 on the burn-rate scale · Medium

Typical cartridges

Substitutes

Listed substitutions with charge guidance. Always start at published minimums and work up.

N135 · VihtavuoriCommunity

Similar burn rate in .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO applications.

N120 · VihtavuoriCommunity

Similar burn rate for .223 Rem and similar small rifle cases.

Accurate 2230 · AccurateCommunity

Similar burn rate for .223 Rem and related small rifle cartridges.

By cartridge

Similar burn rate

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Common
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

H335 was developed from military BLC-2 specifications and is widely used for .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO loading in the US. Extreme series status means good temperature stability across conditions — important for varmint hunters and competition shooters who reload for all seasons.

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