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I use universal for 16 ga and .40 s&w, just bought a jug of the new stuff, does it reload just like the old? It looks different, it has dark brown pieces in it, instead of all tan like the old.

As the CO doesn't mention changes , all I'd do is weigh a couple throws to verify the density is about the same . Would still use the recommended weight.

so as long as the weight is the same its ok to use the same loads? I may need to change the charge bushing to get the same weight, correct?

Every lot / batch / jug of powder is of itself - I believe most of us check the weight/ density just to be sure ... if it's only off a couple tenths of a grain , have at it . Reloading is an inexact/exact science . Cases can vary , primers can vary , if you change shot , that weight will vary . It's almost impossible to exactly match data exactly . You are looking for being in the ballpark and if you have a load you like , stay as close to it as you can . consistency !!

Member Joined: 09 Jan 2013 Posts: 2168 Location: Florida

16gaDavis, gave you good advise , but if it is that much different , you might want to call Hodgdons and ask them just to be safe

just heard back from hogdon, they know about the density problem and are trying to fix it, in the meantime, we need to check weight with every new jug

So I am a little confused did Hogdon say that as long as the weight is correct the volume of the powder charge maybe a little different but it is safe to use? That seems to be a significant error on their part.

James