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Is IMR made by Hodgdon?
Hodgdon acquired IMR Powder Company in 2003. Winchester branded reloading powders have been distributed in the United States by Hodgdon since March 2006. Together these product lines make Hodgdon one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of gunpowder in the world.
Who makes IMR powder?
Hodgdon Powder
IMR is a brand in the Hodgdon Powder Company lineup.
Is IMR powder any good?
“IMR Target is a very consistent, fine grained, small flake powder that meters superbly,” Chris Hodgdon said when I asked him IMR Target’s claim to fame. “Compared to Brand X, you’ll find it flows beautifully and is very clean burning.”
Who makes IMR smokeless powder?
DuPont
IMR® Smokeless Powders An acronym for Improved Military Rifle powder, the IMR brand was first introduced by DuPont in the 1930s. Today, IMR is part of the Hodgdon Powder Company family of brands, along with Hodgdon®, Winchester®, and GOEX®.
When did DuPont sell IMR powder?
The IMR brand was first introduced under DuPont in the 1930’s. IMR is an acronym for Improved Military Rifle. The first IMR reloading powders included ever popular favorites IMR3031 (1934), IMR4064 (1935) and IMR4350 (1940). Each of these are still favorites with handloaders today!
What can you reload with IMR 4198?
Available for use in many reloading applications, the IMR series of powder is trusted by reloaders all across the globe. IMR 4198 is a fast burning rifle powder that gives outstanding performance in cartridges like the 222 Remington, 221 Fireball, 45-70, and 450 Marlin.
What is IMR green powder used for?
IMR Green is a flake shotgun powder with a slow burn rate. Green is an ideal trap handicap powder and a favorite for sporting clays. Useful for any 12 and 20 gauge target loads.
What does IMR powder stand for?
Improved Military Rifle
The IMR Story. The IMR brand was first introduced under DuPont in the 1930’s. IMR is an acronym for Improved Military Rifle. The first IMR reloading powders included ever popular favorites IMR3031 (1934), IMR4064 (1935) and IMR4350 (1940). Each of these are still favorites with handloaders today!
Where are Hodgdon powders made?
Kansas
Hodgdon Powder Company offices are located at 6430 Vista Drive in Shawnee, Kansas. The Powder magazine, packaging and manufacturing facilities are maintained about 140 miles southwest of the main office, in Herington, Kansas.
Is Hodgdon Powder Company going out of business?
Effective immediately, Hodgdon Powder Company, Inc. has made the decision to cease manufacturing operations at the company’s Camp Minden, Louisiana site while evaluating strategic options for the black powder business.
Is Hodgdon still in business?
Q: Is Hodgdon still in business? A: Yes, Hodgdon has been in business (and family owned) for over 70 years. We are here for the long haul and are doing everything we can to supply our powders to handloaders.
What is the difference between IMR4350 and Hodgdon Powder?
USUALLY when an IMR and Hodgdon powder bear the same number, the Hodgdon version will have an “H”-prefix to the number. H4350 and IMR4350, like H4831 and IMR4831, are NOT the same. The Hodgdon versions usually are a little slower-burning.
Where are IMR powders made?
IMR makes the powder in Canada at their facility, then Hodgdon imports it to the US and packages it at their facility in KS and markets it with their branding. 700X, 800X, TrailBoss, and PB are no longer IMR brand powders. They are Hodgdon brand powders. It is the same product just rebranded to the Hodgdon label. Click to expand…
What is the difference between the imr4831 and the hdh4831?
H4831 is made in Australia by ADI which is now owned by a French company, IMR4831 is made in Canada and is now owned by General Dynamics Weapons division. Their equivalence is like comparing Vegemite to Marmite.
What happened to IMR 700X’s?
IMR was purchased by Hodgdon a few years back. 700x was produced in Quebec and packaged in Plattsburgh (remember the metal cans). Leading up to the sale, IMR was having on and off quality control problems and many shipments were turned back by the packaging company. Plattsburgh packaging was dropped after the purchase. Click to expand…