Hodgdon Hybrid 100 equivalent?

Prof Young · February 16, 2021, 08:48 PM

Loaders:
Somewhere along the way I acquired a pound of Hodgdon Hybrid 100. I'm having a hard time finding formulas for it, (even on the Hodgdon site) and am wondering if there is an equivalent that would have load data I could find and use.

I'm hoping to load some 7.62x54R with it, but I know that may not be possible. Trust me that I will not proceed without reliable formulas.

Life is good.
Prof Young

sako2 · February 16, 2021, 09:15 PM

Hope this will help. https://shop.hodgdon.com/hodgdon/hodgdon-hybrid-100v

Shadow9mm · February 16, 2021, 09:31 PM

I went to Hodgdon's site for reloading and selected 7.62x54r, it does not list any load data for this powder. Hopefully you have something else you can use it in....

https://shop.hodgdon.com/reloading-d...836.1605230843

black mamba · February 16, 2021, 10:13 PM

It's very close to Norma 204, which may be easier to find data on, your cartridge being a European.

Shadow9mm · February 16, 2021, 10:50 PM

Substituting data is a VERY BAD idea. With a very few exceptions there is no such thing as an equivalent powder you can use the same load data for.

I don't see any data for this powder with this cartridge. If you must use it, call the powder maker and ask. They may have a recommended starting point for you to work up from. Perhaps someone with quick load can give you a ballpark.

kilotanker22 · February 17, 2021, 01:32 PM

Is this Hybrid 100 V?

If so it is a little slow for the 7.62x54R. It is a good powder for 6.5 Creedmoor, 243 Win etc

Longshot4 · February 17, 2021, 01:53 PM

I like the Hodgdon chart. It gives Pressures and compressed references... Hodgdon has been my favorite reference books in the past and now with being online updates. Its the way to go. In my opinion.

Prof Young · February 17, 2021, 10:26 PM

I hadn't noticed before but yeah, there is a V on the label. (see pic below).

The Hodgdon tables are great. I had a hard time finding 7.62x54R at first, but it's there. But I don't have those powders and it will be a while before I do. Ah well.

Most of what I read above is what I suspected, but one's gotta ask.

Lots to learn, lots to learn.

Life is good
Prof Young

**Unclenick** · February 18, 2021, 06:27 PM

Yes, it is a bit slow. Even at 100% case fill with a 174-grain bullet, QuickLOAD showed peak pressure barely in the starting load range. You might be able to get somewhere with 200-grain bullets and heavier. The 215-grain Woodleigh or the 320-grain Frontier, for example.

std7mag · February 18, 2021, 06:49 PM

If you have a 257 Roberts, you'll love it!

hounddawg · February 18, 2021, 07:11 PM

contact Hodgdon Powder at (913) 362-9455.

February 16, 2021, 08:48 PM	#1
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,403	Hodgdon Hybrid 100 equivalent? Loaders: Somewhere along the way I acquired a pound of Hodgdon Hybrid 100. I'm having a hard time finding formulas for it, (even on the Hodgdon site) and am wondering if there is an equivalent that would have load data I could find and use. I'm hoping to load some 7.62x54R with it, but I know that may not be possible. Trust me that I will not proceed without reliable formulas. Life is good. Prof Young

February 16, 2021, 09:31 PM	#3
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,968	I went to Hodgdon's site for reloading and selected 7.62x54r, it does not list any load data for this powder. Hopefully you have something else you can use it in.... https://shop.hodgdon.com/reloading-d...836.1605230843 __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

February 16, 2021, 10:50 PM	#5
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,968	Substituting data is a VERY BAD idea. With a very few exceptions there is no such thing as an equivalent powder you can use the same load data for. I don't see any data for this powder with this cartridge. If you must use it, call the powder maker and ask. They may have a recommended starting point for you to work up from. Perhaps someone with quick load can give you a ballpark. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload. Last edited by Shadow9mm; February 16, 2021 at 11:00 PM.

February 17, 2021, 01:32 PM	#6
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	Is this Hybrid 100 V? If so it is a little slow for the 7.62x54R. It is a good powder for 6.5 Creedmoor, 243 Win etc __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

February 18, 2021, 06:27 PM	#9
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Yes, it is a bit slow. Even at 100% case fill with a 174-grain bullet, QuickLOAD showed peak pressure barely in the starting load range. You might be able to get somewhere with 200-grain bullets and heavier. The 215-grain Woodleigh or the 320-grain Frontier, for example. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

February 16, 2021, 09:15 PM	#2
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 738	Hope this will help. https://shop.hodgdon.com/hodgdon/hodgdon-hybrid-100v

February 16, 2021, 10:13 PM	#4
black mamba Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 890	It's very close to Norma 204, which may be easier to find data on, your cartridge being a European.

February 17, 2021, 01:53 PM	#7
Longshot4 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2014 Posts: 868	I like the Hodgdon chart. It gives Pressures and compressed references... Hodgdon has been my favorite reference books in the past and now with being online updates. Its the way to go. In my opinion.

February 18, 2021, 06:49 PM	#10
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	If you have a 257 Roberts, you'll love it! __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

February 18, 2021, 07:11 PM	#11
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	contact Hodgdon Powder at (913) 362-9455. __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek

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