Maximums......
I believe the data listed there is the recommended maximum for that caliber and bullet weight. It should say that somewhere in your Hodgden manual. Standard practices usually advise that you back off of that charge by 10-15% to start out. At least that's what I was always told. I would start at 25.0 grains and work your way up from there.
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