Hornday Superformance, and the .308 Win....

tobnpr · August 19, 2012, 03:05 PM

I've heard relatively little about anyone having success with this powder; I'm guessing there must be a reason?

Hornady makes their 178 grain BTHP Match ammo with this powder, and "advertise" impressive MV's.

Now, I understand that it's advertised as more of a "caliber specific" powder...but given that Hornady uses it in their .308 ammo, why does Hodgdon not provide load data for this powder with the .308?

Slower powder than Varget, seems like it might be interesting for the heavier bullets like the 178 that Hornady loads with it.

Anyone with experience with Superformance powder (or even the factory ammo) and the .308, and is Hodgdon hiding load data for this somewhere?

Brian Pfleuger · August 19, 2012, 03:26 PM

It's not really "caliber specific" but it seems that Hodgdon only publishes data for it if it beats all other powders in velocity.

Right now, their published data shows 22-250, 243Win, 6mmRem, 243WSSM, 25WSSM, .280, .30-06, .300RCM and .300WSM.

I read somewhere that Hornady Superformance ammo doesn't even always use Superformance powder, no idea if that's true or not.

They certainly load Superformance ammo in more cartridges than Hodgdon posts data for.

HShack · August 19, 2012, 04:56 PM

"Anyone with experience with Superformance powder (or even the factory ammo) and the .308"

My friend, shooting 150 gr. Superformance in a 26" barrel, was getting an average of about 3, 025 fps.

Acuracy was very good.

browninghunter86 · August 20, 2012, 10:20 PM

Have not verified this but LGS told me Superformance powder was being pulled due to it being too hot and too much pressure.

Also this powder is not what is in their loaded ammo just a marketing thing to get people to buy into it from stuff I have seen/heard

Jimro · August 20, 2012, 10:40 PM

PowerPro 2000-MR advertises some impressive numbers too, as well as AR-Comp and TAC. At least compared to some of the older powders.

Jimro

6brguy · September 10, 2012, 03:56 PM

Been searching for load data on superformance powder myself. I talked to a Hornady tech and was told Hogdon powder is not the same.

farmerboy · September 10, 2012, 04:53 PM

When I've found sweet loads for almost all my different calibers using Varget and still have about 3 lbs left. I dont see a need to change right now.

August 19, 2012, 03:05 PM	#1
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Hornday Superformance, and the .308 Win.... I've heard relatively little about anyone having success with this powder; I'm guessing there must be a reason? Hornady makes their 178 grain BTHP Match ammo with this powder, and "advertise" impressive MV's. Now, I understand that it's advertised as more of a "caliber specific" powder...but given that Hornady uses it in their .308 ammo, why does Hodgdon not provide load data for this powder with the .308? Slower powder than Varget, seems like it might be interesting for the heavier bullets like the 178 that Hornady loads with it. Anyone with experience with Superformance powder (or even the factory ammo) and the .308, and is Hodgdon hiding load data for this somewhere?

August 19, 2012, 03:26 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	It's not really "caliber specific" but it seems that Hodgdon only publishes data for it if it beats all other powders in velocity. Right now, their published data shows 22-250, 243Win, 6mmRem, 243WSSM, 25WSSM, .280, .30-06, .300RCM and .300WSM. I read somewhere that Hornady Superformance ammo doesn't even always use Superformance powder, no idea if that's true or not. They certainly load Superformance ammo in more cartridges than Hodgdon posts data for. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

August 19, 2012, 04:56 PM	#3
HShack Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 106	"Anyone with experience with Superformance powder (or even the factory ammo) and the .308" My friend, shooting 150 gr. Superformance in a 26" barrel, was getting an average of about 3, 025 fps. Acuracy was very good. __________________ Shack

August 20, 2012, 10:40 PM	#5
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	PowerPro 2000-MR advertises some impressive numbers too, as well as AR-Comp and TAC. At least compared to some of the older powders. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.

August 20, 2012, 10:20 PM	#4
browninghunter86 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2011 Posts: 524	Have not verified this but LGS told me Superformance powder was being pulled due to it being too hot and too much pressure. Also this powder is not what is in their loaded ammo just a marketing thing to get people to buy into it from stuff I have seen/heard

September 10, 2012, 03:56 PM	#6
6brguy Junior Member Join Date: September 10, 2012 Posts: 1	Been searching for load data on superformance powder myself. I talked to a Hornady tech and was told Hogdon powder is not the same.

September 10, 2012, 04:53 PM	#7
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	When I've found sweet loads for almost all my different calibers using Varget and still have about 3 lbs left. I dont see a need to change right now.