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PERFECT PATTERN SMOKELESS SHOTSHELL POWDER Reviews & Ratings

HODGDON POWDER COMPANY PERFECT PATTERN SMOKELESS SHOTSHELL POWDER

Perfect Pattern is a fast-burning, flattened, spherical shotshell powder designed for light and extra-light field and target loads for the 12-gauge shotgun. Its geometry and density results in excellent ignition, superb metering and low charge weights that deliver consistent patterns with mild report and low recoil.

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3 Stars

Reviews Summary

Reviewers generally appreciate the PERFECT PATTERN SMOKELESS SHOTSHELL POWDER for its clean burning and effective performance, especially for lighter loads. Some users expressed challenges with wad selection and crimp issues, but these concerns are typically manageable, leading to an overall positive sentiment.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Clean Burning

60%

Many reviewers commend the powder for its clean combustion, resulting in less fouling and a smoother shooting experience. This quality stands out as a significant advantage, particularly for those using lighter loads.

Recoil Management

50%

Customers frequently note reduced recoil when using this powder, which enhances their shooting experience, especially in competitive settings like skeet shooting. This aspect makes it a favorable choice for those sensitive to kick.

Wad Compatibility

50%

Several reviewers discuss the importance of using the right wad to achieve good crimp quality. While some mention challenges, the consensus suggests that with proper adjustment and knowledge, it’s manageable for effective loading.

Load Versatility

40%

Reviewers highlight the versatility of the powder in different load configurations, particularly for lighter shot weights. Users appreciate finding a suitable powder to address a specific need for low-volume loads.

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Good powder

Good powder for reloading shotgun shells

by BARRY LOOS on May 15, 2026

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My new favorite powder

This is my new favorite powder for low and mid weight 12 gauge loads. Easy recoil and burns clean.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by James Merriman on April 20, 2026

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Versatile fast burning powder... great for lighter loads

It's hard to find a powder for 1oz & lighter 12ga loads... Perfect Pattern answers that call.. reduce your recoil & maintain an effective pattern on the skeet field...

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by James Lee on April 10, 2025

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Great products at great prices

This is a great powder but you need to use a 3/4 oz wad with a 7/8 oz charge.

by Harry Skok on November 18, 2024

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Perfect for tapered case 1oz lods

Another low volume powder similar to Titegroup/High Gun. Works well with AA HS hulls and DRA12 Pink (Red) 1oz loads and Nitro hulls and CB8118 1oz loads. MEC bushings 17 thru 20 are helpful to have for these loads.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

One of my favorites

Clean and complete ignition. Have used in Remington gun club, federal top gun, Winchester AA , Winchester light target and estate with great success . 1 and 7/8 oz. Loads for sporting clays with no problems although wad selection and components do vary.

Perfect Pattern

Burns very clean, I do have to use a wad for an 1/8 lighter shot to have the crimp come out good. Doing this is in the Hodgdon data.

Decent powder

Clean burning with lighter recoil. I did have dished in crimps but instead of changing wads I just adjusted how far I seat my wad. Very easy to do from watching a YouTube video. I made 1 oz loads with a claybuster CB8100 TGT12 clone wads in a Rem hull.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

Low volume

I shoot a 1 oz. load and use a 7/8 wad to make up the difference in volume, and a 3/4 wad for 7/8 load when I shoot skeet in a Remington hull.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

Super low volume

Getting a little desperate for powder and this was available at a decent price. The volume this powder takes is roughly 1/3 the volume of any other powder I have used (Clays, Red Dot, Green Dot, WSR). I had to order a whole new set of MEC powder bushings. Using a size 19 bushing where I used 30-31 to get the same performance. Leaves a lot of extra room in the shell when you are filling 1 oz loads. Have yet to use the loads for clays...