Is HP-38 The same as W231?

W231 and HP-38 are the same exact powder and always have been. This has been verified multiple times by contacting Hodgdon and St. Marks Powder.

Who makes W231 powder?

General Dynamics
W231 is a smokeless powder manufactured by General Dynamics at the St.

Is Winchester 231 still made?

Winchester 231 has NOT been discontinued!

What powder is the same as win 231?

As was said, W-231 and HP-38 is the same powder!

Is HP 38 A ball powder?

HP38 is a spherical powder that is great for low velocity and mid-range target loads in the . 38 Special, . 44 Special, and 45 ACP.

Is Winchester 231 a ball powder?

Winchester 231 is a ball powder, one of the most popular handgun propellants in history. It is ideally suited to 38 Special, 45 Auto, and 9mm standard loads. Consistency, clean burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this powder a choice for any handgun cartridge loader.

What calibers is Winchester 760 powder good for?

Winchester 760 is a ball powder designed to duplicate the 30-06 Springfield factory load ballistics. With ideal flow characteristics that give 760 an advantage over other propellants with similar burn rates, it is recommended as for 22-250 Remington, 300 Winchester Magnum and 300 WSM.

What is Winchester 748 powder used for?

Winchester 748 is a ball powder and the choice for loading 223 Remington cartridges. The low-flame temperature extends barrel life compared to other similar speed powder.

Is HP-38 A ball powder?

What is 231 ball powder used for?

Is Winchester 760 a good powder?

Why is the W231 load data so versatile?

Versatile Powders: W231 Load Data. Being able to use a single powder for multiple applications is a great benefit. This standardization can allow you to keep your powder measure loaded with the same powder, make bulk powder purchases more equitable, and generally make your life easier.

Is the Winchester W231 the same as the hp-38?

This standardization can allow you to keep your powder measure loaded with the same powder, make bulk powder purchases more equitable, and generally make your life easier. One great example for pistol loaders is Winchester W231 and Hodgdon HP-38 (the same powder branded differently).

Is the W231 powder a good bulk buy?

I have used this powder for many different cartridges and load levels- it meters great, is super-versatile, and is a great bulk-buy in 8 lb canisters. To show you just how versatile this powder is, I wanted to share some load data with you all for some of my “standard loads” (non-magnum).

What kind of powder is in Winchester 231?

Winchester 231 is a ball powder, one of the most popular handgun propellants in history. It is ideally suited to 38 Special, 45 Auto, and 9mm standard loads. Consistency, clean burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this powder a choice for any handgun cartridge loader. Available in 1 lb., 4lb. and 8 lb. containers.