Hodgdon US 869 Spherical Rifle Powder is a prime example of quality smokeless products manufactured by a company with 60-plus years in the business of reloading. As a .50 BMG propellant this powder offers incredible advantages compared to the competition for a large number of rifle applications. This spherical powder is used for rifle cartridges and is ideal for overbore heavy bullets.The powder is dense making it possible for you to use a volume of powder that produces outstanding velocities in .300 Remington Ultra Magnum 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum and .30-378 Weather Magnum cartridges among others.