Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
Hodgdon BL-C(2) rifle powder stands as a spherical propellant engineered for medium-capacity rifle cartridges where metering consistency and velocity stability define accuracy. Originally formulated for the 7.62 NATO military round — the civilian 308 Winchester — BL-C(2) transitioned to the handloading community in the 1960s and became a benchrest standard. Competitive shooters recognized its low extreme spread, clean ignition, and predictable pressure curves. Today, reloaders apply BL-C(2) across 204 Ruger varmint loads, 223 Remington AR builds, 22 PPC benchrest cartridges, and the full 308 Winchester spectrum from match to hunting.
Load Characteristics
BL-C(2) meters through progressive presses and powder measures with the uniformity spherical powders deliver — no bridging, no clumping. Its burn rate sits between Varget and H335, filling the gap for cartridges requiring moderate case fill and pressure management. The powder’s copper-fouling deterrent additive reduces barrel maintenance intervals, a feature benchrest shooters value during high-volume practice sessions. Hodgdon publishes BL-C(2) data across its reloading manuals for cartridges from 17 Remington through 308 Winchester and into magnum rifle applications where case capacity and bullet weight align with its burn profile.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Shipping Weight | 1.140 Pounds – 8.400 Pounds |
| DOT-Regulated | Yes |
| HazMat Product | Yes |
Smokeless powders ship as DOT-regulated hazardous materials, requiring HazMat fees and ground transport. Store in original containers in cool, dry locations away from ignition sources. Tatted Tacticals stocks Hodgdon propellants across our gun powder inventory for precision handloaders.
Who It’s For
BL-C(2) serves three reloader profiles. Benchrest competitors loading 22 PPC or 6mm BR cases demand its metering consistency and low ES. AR builders chambering 223 Remington or 204 Ruger appreciate its clean burn and magazine-length compatibility. Hunters working 308 Winchester bolt guns benefit from its accuracy across bullet weights from 150 to 180 grains. If your reloading bench focuses on medium-capacity rifle cartridges where velocity nodes matter, BL-C(2) belongs in your powder locker.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition components, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition components. Smokeless powder cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store powder in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Never exceed published load data from Hodgdon’s current reloading manual or online resources.
- Never mix powders of different types, brands, or lot numbers.
- Always wear safety glasses when handling primers and powder; work in well-ventilated spaces away from open flame or sparks.
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