Smokeless Powder

Freedom Ammunition carries the widest selection of reloading smokeless powders! Our vast selection includes every type of smokeless powder; whatever cartridge you are reloading, Freedomammunition has powder for you!

Smokeless Powder Types & Their Primary Uses

Reloading Handgun Powder: When reloading handgun ammo, you will often want a fast-burning powder that will create the pressure needed to propel the projectile down the typically shorter handgun barrel more quickly than with slower-burning rifle powders.

Reloading Rifle Powder: When reloading Rifle ammo, you will often want a slower burning powder that will create the pressure needed to propel the projectile down the typically longer rifle barrel at a much slower rate than handgun powders.

Reloading Shotshell Powder: When reloading Shotshell ammo, you will often want fast-burning powders similar to those used in handgun reloading. The faster burning powder is typically necessary to quickly propel the wad and shot/sabot/other projectile from the shell.

Flake Smokeless Powder: Flake powders have a circle-shaped, flattened structure that offers quick-burning capabilities. Since flake powder burns quickly, they are often preferred for handgun cartridges and reloading shotshells. Ideal for beginners and seasoned reloaders alike.

Extruded Stick Smokeless Powder: Extruded stick powder is known for its cylindrical shape like a stick. Extruded powders ensure consistent burning rates, enhancing accuracy and performance in high-velocity loads. Extruded Powder is popular for rifle cartridges and heavy magnum rounds. Precision shooters and long-range enthusiasts find extruded powders a top choice.

Ball Smokeless Powder: Ball powder, as the name suggests, is a powder in the shape of round balls that deliver excellent metering, consistent ignition, and clean-burning characteristics. Their versatile nature suits a wide range of applications, from handgun loads to standard rifle calibers. Ball powder is typically the cheapest type of reloading powder.

Top Smokeless Powder Manufacturers

Hodgdon: A trusted name with a rich heritage, Hodgdon offers a diverse lineup of smokeless powders that cater to reloading rifle, pistol, and shotshell rounds. Hodgdon is also known for its annual reloading manual, which is data-packed with great reloading information. Hodgdon smokeless powders are a top choice for reloaders of all experience levels.

Alliant: Combining innovation and expertise, Alliant provides reloaders with smokeless powders for any application. Their powders are known for clean burning and outstanding performance across a wide range of calibers, ensuring consistent results for every reloaded round.

Vihtavuori: Vihtavuori Smokeless Powder is used by some of the best shooters and manufacturers in the competitive shooting industry, they have gained an excellent reputation for being one of the best smokeless powders available. Vihtavuori powders ensure clean burning and repeatable shooting properties in all weathers and conditions.

Accurate: Accurate Powders is a company that lives up to its name. The complete line of smokeless powders for handguns, rifles, and shotguns is engineered to maximize precision and performance. Accurate uses the best ballistic technicians and the highest quality components to assure that every gun is better served with Accurate Powders.

Winchester: A well-established brand in the firearms industry, Winchester extends its expertise to reloading components, offering a wide selection of smokeless powders that offer the same performance Winchester ammo is known for.

IMR: With a focus on consistency and accuracy, IMR powders have been a staple for reloaders for centuries. Their powders are crafted to deliver optimal performance and minimal fouling, ensuring a clean shooting experience. Available for use in many reloading applications, the IMR series of powder is trusted by reloaders across the globe.

Shooters World: Known for its extensive range of powders, Shooters World offers solutions for everyone, from casual reloaders to competitive shooters. Popular reloaded cartridges likely have a Shooters World powder made specifically for that cartridge.

Ramshot: Whether you are a competitive or casual shooter just getting into reloading, Ramshot has smokeless powder for you.