chopps Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Winchester W231 and Hodgdon hp-38 just about identical ? Have had alot of folks here say that and I have no reason to doubt them but always nice to get more opinions on it. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 See the other post " Loading HP-38 with 9mm fmj" - It's officially confirmed - HP-38 IS WW231... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 See the other post " Loading HP-38 with 9mm fmj" - It's officially confirmed - HP-38 IS WW231... Ahh ok just saw it thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 If I'm not mistaken I believe Hodgdon makes it for Winchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwobbly Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) Hodgdon doesn't "make" anything, they are an importer and distributor. They started in the 50's buying mil surplus powder by the truck load and repackaging it for reloaders. These days they import foriegn made powders that don't have a presence in the US. My understanding is that in the case of W231, both Winchester and Hodgdon were importing it under different names. This overlap happened with several powders, which is probably why Winchester was keen to let Hodgdon handle all their powder distribution. In my area of the country, whatever the current price of HP-38, Win231 will always be $2/lb more. Edited April 14, 2013 by rfwobbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopps Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 If I'm not mistaken I believe Hodgdon makes it for Winchester I was told there is only one powder maker here in the US and they were in Fla but not sure about the validity of that either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Hodgdon does make the black powder substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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