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oneoldsap · May 1, 2011, 06:12 PM

I still have a supply of W-785 which has been obsolete since J.C. was a Buck Private . I was told it is the powder Winchester used when designing the Cartridge back in 55 ! I'm going to have to give W-780 a try cause the 785 isn't going to last much longer ! Maybe H-414 or 435 would work for you !

May 1, 2011, 06:12 PM	#12
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,602	I still have a supply of W-785 which has been obsolete since J.C. was a Buck Private . I was told it is the powder Winchester used when designing the Cartridge back in 55 ! I'm going to have to give W-780 a try cause the 785 isn't going to last much longer ! Maybe H-414 or 435 would work for you !