Reloading Powder

We are your Reloading Superstore. We are the largest provider of all brands for reloading. There are two primary types of powder, Smokeless Powder and Black Powder & Substitutes. We carry every brand offered in the United States. Brands we stock include Accurate, Alliant, Hodgdon, IMR, Goex and Olde Eynsford, Ramshot, Shooters World and Lovex, Vihtavuori and Winchester. You can also combine all powders and primers under in one shipment for only one hazmat fee. We also have everything for your muzzleloading needs. Combine everything you need in one shipment with your powder, primers, brass and bullets for one low shipping fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kind of powder do I need for my firearm?

It depends on the firearm. Modern cartridge firearms use only smokeless powder. Muzzleloaders and black powder cartridge guns use true black powder or a substitute, such as Pyrodex, Triple Seven, or Blackhorn 209. Pellets are only for in-line or percussion muzzleloaders rated for them, never cartridge firearms. The wrong type isn't a performance issue, it's a safety issue.

2. Can I order smokeless powder and black powder substitutes together?

Yes. Smokeless powder, black powder substitutes, primers, and percussion caps can ship together, up to 48 lbs per package, under one hazmat fee. True black powder is different: it's classified as DOT 1.1D and ships separately. Carrier limits and state restrictions still apply, so see our shipping policy for current details.

3. How much smokeless powder can I store at home?

Most reloaders keep enough for current load development plus a modest reserve. Sealed smokeless powder stored cool and dry can last decades; retire it if it smells acrid or like ammonia, shows rust-colored dust, or clumps. Home storage limits are set by NFPA 495 and state and local fire codes, so check those before stocking up.

4. Why do load manuals list several different powders for the same cartridge?

Different powders burn at different rates, so manuals list several options to match burn rate to bullet weight, case capacity, and velocity. A faster powder may suit a light bullet, while a slower one suits a heavier bullet in the same case. That's why swapping powders in a published load isn't safe without re-verifying the data.

5. Where do I find safe load data before picking a powder?

Start with current data published by the powder manufacturer, such as the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center, Vihtavuori, Alliant, or Accurate and Ramshot, rather than forum posts or older manual editions. Powder Valley can't provide load recommendations, so confirm every load against the manufacturer's data before choosing from our smokeless powder selection.