What can I substitute for HS-7?

Substitutes listed for HS-7: No. 9. Always start at published minimum charges and work up — substitution is a starting point, not a 1:1 swap.

Is HS-7 good for .44 Magnum?

HS-7 is commonly listed for .44 Magnum (burn-rate rank #32). Other powders reloaders use for .44 Magnum include Vihtavuori N320, Vihtavuori N340, RS36. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is HS-7 good for 12 Gauge?

HS-7 is commonly listed for 12 Gauge (burn-rate rank #32). Other powders reloaders use for 12 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is HS-7 good for .357 Magnum?

HS-7 is commonly listed for .357 Magnum (burn-rate rank #32). Other powders reloaders use for .357 Magnum include N310, Vihtavuori N320, Titegroup. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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Hodgdon Powder Company · Ball

HS-7

Slightly slower than HS-6.

Manufacturer: Hodgdon
Grain shape: Ball
Burn rank: #32
Category: Medium-Fast
Temp sensitivity: Moderate
Application: Pistol
Origin: USA
Status: Discontinued

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #32 on the burn-rate scale · Medium-Fast

Typical cartridges

.44 Magnum, 12 Gauge, .357 Magnum, .45 Colt

Substitutes

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

No. 9 · Accurate Community

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

By cartridge

.44 Magnum also used: Vihtavuori N320, Vihtavuori N340, RS36

12 Gauge also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

.357 Magnum also used: N310, Vihtavuori N320, Titegroup

.45 Colt also used: Bull's-Eye, Vihtavuori N320, N330

Similar burn rate

#32BE-86Alliant #32CSP3Maxam #31Accurate 1680Accurate #33Vihtavuori 3N37Vihtavuori #30Blue DotAlliant

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

HS-7 fills the gap between HS-6 and H110 for high-performance pistol applications. Well suited for 10mm Auto, hot .357 Mag, and magnum pistol loads that need more powder volume for complete combustion. Also works in heavy 12-gauge field loads.

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Sources & provenance

Manufacturer Hodgdon — Hodgdon — published load/burn-rate data