Hodgdon Powder Firm has introduced the acquisition of RCBS Reloading, becoming a member of the 2 storied handloading manufacturers collectively beneath the identical company possession.
In line with a press launch from Hodgdon, the acquisition of RCBS from Vista Outdoor was finalized on Thursday, and the corporate is ready to instantly proceed transport RCBS merchandise to wholesalers and retailers.
“This acquisition of RCBS, the main model in metallic reloading instruments, is an ideal complement to our portfolio of smokeless powder manufacturers for our handloading prospects,” Steve Kehrwald, president and CEO of Hodgdon Powder Firm, stated. “With our world-class ballistics labs, we sit up for offering much more load knowledge to our new RCBS prospects.”
Manufacturing will proceed on the RCBS facility in Oroville, California. Addition of the RCBS staff will greater than double the variety of staff at Hodgdon and significantly develop the corporate’s manufacturing capabilities.
“For years, our buddies have referred to the Hodgdon household and firm as ‘The Gunpowder Folks’ and this acquisition additional demonstrates our dedication to the handloader,” stated J.B. Hodgdon, co-owner of the corporate along with his late brother Bob. “Our dad Bruce partnered with Fred Huntington from RCBS to conduct Reloading Roadshow occasions within the Nineteen Fifties and Sixties. I imagine they each are trying down right now, proud to have our two nice manufacturers collectively in 2024.”
Established in 1947 by Bruce and Amy Hodgdon, sons J.B and Bob grew Hodgdon Powder Firm into the most important U.S. provider of smokeless and blackpowder substitute propellants. The corporate distributes propellants beneath the Hodgdon, IMR, Winchester, Ramshot, Correct, Pyrodex, Triple Seven, Blackhorn 209 and RCBS manufacturers.
The sale marks one other piece of Vista Outdoor offered off throughout a interval of divestiture.
“For greater than 80 years, RCBS has demonstrated their manufacturing, innovation and operational excellence,” stated Eric Nyman, Co-CEO of Vista Outside. “We’re thrilled for RCBS and their new possession with Hodgdon Powder. This transaction joins two iconic manufacturers, and it ensures that RCBS is positioned for achievement within the subsequent chapter of its historical past.”
