Hodgdon Powder Co., The Gunpowder People®, is pleased to announce that comprehensive load data for the rapidly growing 8.6 Blackout cartridge is now available, free of charge, through the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (RDC).
Developed for shooters seeking exceptional performance from short-barreled rifles and suppressed platforms, the 8.6 Blackout has quickly gained popularity among hunters, recreational shooters, and firearm enthusiasts. Hodgdon's new data provides handloaders with reliable, pressure-tested information using a variety of Hodgdon, IMR® and Accurate® propellants.
The new data was developed using Hodgdon's rigorous ballistic testing protocols, providing reloaders with the safe, accurate, and best-in-class load data they have come to expect from the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center. Reloaders can access detailed information including powder selection, charge weights, bullet weights, velocities, and cartridge overall length through the company's online Reloading Data Center.
"Hodgdon is committed to supporting both established and emerging cartridges with the high-quality load data reloaders depend on," said Justin Schrader, Senior Ballistician at Hodgdon. "As interest in the 8.6 Blackout continues to grow, we are pleased to provide trusted, pressure-tested data that helps handloaders get the most from this exciting new cartridge."
The Hodgdon Reloading Data Center is continually updated with new cartridges, powders, and bullet combinations, providing reloaders with one of the industry's most comprehensive online data resources. Offering more than 50,000 loads, the Reloading Data Center is available free of charge at hodgdonreloading.com.
About Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc.: Established in 1947 by Bruce and Amy Hodgdon and sons J.B. and Bob, Hodgdon Powder Company is now the largest US consumer supplier of smokeless and black powder substitute propellants. The company distributes gunpowder under the Hodgdon®, IMR®, Ramshot®, Accurate®, Winchester®, Pyrodex®, Triple Seven® and Blackhorn 209® brands.
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