The Accurate Reloading Forums
Winchester ball powders

This topic can be found at:
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/2511043/m/26310426

13 January 2003, 04:37
Wstrnhuntr
Winchester ball powders
Just wondering why I dont see more references in here to these powders, opinions??

Ive been pleased with their results, am I missing something?
13 January 2003, 04:49
rogerinneb
When I started loading I used 748 and 760 for my varming rigs and got great results. Then I got "smart" by talking to people and learned that they burn dirty, were temp. sensitive, etc! Seriously, I found H335 to work a little better in my .223, but I still think highly of both powders. Winchester irritates me because they keep changing container and screwing around with what used to Mag Rifle Powder (MRP).

I'm a sucker for thinking there's another powder out there that will improve my groups, so I've accumulated WAY to many of them. I suppose a smart person would be advised to stick to one "family" of powders (I'd probably go with Hodgdon if I had to limit myslef to one brand, although the IMR fans will certainly be heard on that one..)

Ball powders may have their critics, but for mass production of prairie dog rounds they're hard to beat because they meter so well.

Roger
13 January 2003, 05:53
Wstrnhuntr
quote:
Originally posted by rogerinneb:
I suppose a smart person would be advised to stick to one "family" of powders (I'd probably go with Hodgdon if I had to limit myslef to one brand, although the IMR fans will certainly be heard on that one..)

Roger
Id have to disagre with that statement. There are some powders that perform outstanding in certian rifles I have that other brands have no answer for. I put performance above brand loyalty.
13 January 2003, 06:38
rogerinneb
I agree, but I think sometimes I'm too clever by half and would have a more consisten load development strategy if I used fewer powders and worked on other variables. But I dunno.
13 January 2003, 07:07
Wstrnhuntr
quote:
Originally posted by rogerinneb:
I agree, but I think sometimes I'm too clever by half and would have a more consisten load development strategy if I used fewer powders and worked on other variables. But I dunno.
I see where you going, its like if I only had one rifle it would probably be shooting better than any of the handfull I have now.. [Wink]