Description
Hodgdon's Superformance powder, a member of the spherical powder family, is renowned for its slow burn rate, making it ideal for a range of rifle calibers. This propellant is specifically engineered to enhance velocities in .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, and .300 Winchester Magnum, among others. Its design facilitates superior metering properties, aiding in precise and consistent loads. Superformance stands out for its impressive temperature stability, maintaining performance under diverse environmental conditions. This makes it a preferred choice for hunting loads requiring reliable accuracy and velocity across varying temperatures. Handloaders benefit from Superformance's capacity to safely generate higher velocities without exceeding pressure limits, maximizing performance in rifle applications. When developing loads, beginning at the lower end of published data and gradually increasing is recommended to achieve optimal results. Hodgdon's established reputation within the reloading community assures reloaders of the high quality and reliability of Superformance for delivering consistent, high-performance loads.
Specifications
Burn Rate
1.6 (Slow)
Bulk Density
1.020 g/cm³
Density
1.600 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 Superformance
Verified load data combinations using Hodgdon Superformance.
.22 Creedmoor
A-Square .224 | 72gr | A-Square e 72gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TAC-X 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TTSX BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 62gr | Barnes TSX BT 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 65gr | Barnes LRX BT 65gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 69gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 69gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 70gr | Barnes TSX BT 70gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 70gr | Barnes TAC-X 70gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes LRX BT 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 78gr | Barnes TSX BT 78gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 85gr | Barnes Match Burner 85gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 60gr | Berger FBHP 60gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 60gr | Berger FB Varmint 60gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 62gr | Berger Varmint 62gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 64gr | Berger Varmint 64gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 69gr | Berger BT Target 69gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 70gr | Berger VLD Target 70gr
Subsonic Loads — Hodgdon Superformance
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Hodgdon Superformance.
.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.
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 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.308 Win.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.308 Win.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.308 Win.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
Community Loads — Hodgdon Superformance
Sample load data calculated with Hodgdon Superformance.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 60gr | Berger FB Varmint | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.59 | 51.0 | 58,015 (89%) | 3638 | |
| .224 | 60gr | Berger FB Varmint | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.59 | 51.0 | 56,318 (87%) | 3606 | |
| .224 | 62gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.61 | 51.0 | 58,392 (90%) | 3602 | |
| .224 | 62gr | Hornady FMJ | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.50 | 51.0 | 63,324 (97%) | 3602 | |
| .224 | 60gr | Berger FB Varmint | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.59 | 51.0 | 55,100 (85%) | 3583 | |
| .224 | 60gr | Berger FB Varmint | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.59 | 51.0 | 53,505 (82%) | 3550 | |
| .224 | 65gr | Hornady CX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.66 | 51.0 | 57,870 (89%) | 3533 | |
| .224 | 65gr | Barnes LRX BT | 22.0 | 45.7 | 2.72 | 49.8 | 64,580 (99%) | 3530 | |
| .224 | 65gr | Hornady CX | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.66 | 51.0 | 56,130 (86%) | 3501 | |
| .224 | 65gr | Barnes LRX BT | 22.0 | 45.7 | 2.67 | 49.8 | 57,834 (89%) | 3438 | |
| .224 | 65gr | Barnes LRX BT | 22.0 | 45.7 | 2.72 | 49.8 | 56,415 (87%) | 3415 | |
| .224 | 65gr | Barnes LRX BT | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.75 | 49.8 | 55,753 (86%) | 3402 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Hornady SP | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.50 | 51.0 | 53,896 (83%) | 3356 | |
| .224 | 75gr | Hornady Match | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.66 | 51.0 | 61,873 (95%) | 3258 | |
| .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.70 | 50.1 | 62,308 (96%) | 3245 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 21.0 | ••.• | 2.64 | 51.3 | 60,727 (93%) | 3199 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.68 | 52.0 | 61,148 (94%) | 3169 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 21.0 | ••.• | 2.64 | 51.3 | 56,598 (87%) | 3130 |
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