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**Unclenick** · July 30, 2011, 11:54 AM

Widener's has mislabeled them Winchester. Should be WC867 and WC872. Those are OEM numbers from St. Marks Powders. These will be bulk powders, not blended canister grade powders as are normally sold to handloaders. They are probably surplus military. If you want to use one, get enough that you don't run out too soon, because the next time it becomes available (assuming there is a next time) the characteristics will likely be different enough that you have to start your load work up process all over again.

July 30, 2011, 11:54 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,057	Widener's has mislabeled them Winchester. Should be WC867 and WC872. Those are OEM numbers from St. Marks Powders. These will be bulk powders, not blended canister grade powders as are normally sold to handloaders. They are probably surplus military. If you want to use one, get enough that you don't run out too soon, because the next time it becomes available (assuming there is a next time) the characteristics will likely be different enough that you have to start your load work up process all over again. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle