Description
Hodgdon's Clays powder is recognized for its exceptionally fast burn rate, positioned at 9.4 on the burn rate chart, making it particularly suitable for shotgun and handgun loads where clean burning and efficiency are priorities. This powder exhibits a fine, flattened spherical form which ensures consistent flow and precise metering, critical factors in achieving uniform loads. Designed with high temperature stability in mind, Clays maintains performance across a range of environmental conditions, offering reliable ignition and consistent pressures. Handloaders have noted its excellence in calibers such as 12-gauge shotguns, .45 ACP, and .38 Special where low recoil and clean shooting are desired. When developing loads, adherence to published data is crucial due to its rapid pressure build-up with minimal charge variation. Among its notable advantages, Clays is celebrated for producing minimal residue, reducing fouling and thereby easing cleaning efforts, a testament to Hodgdon's reputation for quality and innovation within the handloading community.
Specifications
Burn Rate
9.4 (Fast)
Bulk Density
0.440 g/cm³
Density
1.580 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Hodgdon Clays
Verified load data combinations using Hodgdon Clays.
.22 Picra
Barnes .224 | 36gr | Barnes Varmint Grenade FB 36gr
.25 ACP
Hornady .251 | 35gr | Hornady XTP 35gr
.260 Picra
Norma .264 | 80gr | Norma FMJ RN 80gr
.260 Picra
Styria Arms | AERO .264 | 85gr | AERO SOLR,- smax:13.40 85gr
.260 Picra
Styria Arms | AERO .264 | 85gr | AERO SB,- smax:12.85 85gr
.260 Picra
Styria Arms | AERO .264 | 90gr | AERO SOSR,- smax:14.20 90gr
.260 Picra
Styria Arms | AERO .264 | 90gr | AERO ECO,- smax:11.60 90gr
.30 Super Carry
Berry's .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose 71gr
.30 Super Carry
CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS 71gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .311 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC KB Match 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN HS 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N WC HS Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN F 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC F Match 100gr
Subsonic Loads — Hodgdon Clays
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Hodgdon Clays.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr
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