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Hodgdon Powder Company · Flake

TiteWad

Extremely fast flake powder designed specifically for light 12-gauge and 20-gauge target loads.

Manufacturer
Hodgdon
Grain shape
Flake
Burn rank
#4
Category
Fast
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Shotgun
Origin
USA
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #4 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge20 Gauge

By cartridge

12 Gaugealso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1
20 Gaugealso used: No. 1, BA10, CSB1

Similar burn rate

#4S065Lovex#4RS10Reload Swiss#4N310Vihtavuori#4Bull's-EyeAlliant#3No. 1Accurate

Supply & handling

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

About this powder

TiteWad is a highly regarded 12-gauge target powder producing soft-recoiling, clean-burning loads. Ideal for trap, skeet, and sporting clays shooters seeking consistent patterns with minimal residue. Not recommended for use in pistol cartridges.

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