Anyone using or used Olin WC852 powder?

Skullboy · September 28, 2002, 04:26 PM

Has anyone out there used Olin WC852 surplus powder for .308win, or .300WinMag?The re-packaged powder is marked as"Olin WC852(H-450 type)".I know that this is the slower lot of powder.I have load data for H-450, but I'm just trying to find out all the info I can before trying to load this powder(Got a GOOD deal on a 8 lbs. keg).Thanks. Skullboy.

KP95DAO · September 28, 2002, 07:53 PM

I use Jeff Bartlett's 852, the "slow" lot. I think that is the one you are referencing. I have found it to be between 4350 and 4831. A good powder.

Archie · September 28, 2002, 10:11 PM

I use it in several centerfire rifles, .30-06 Improved, 6.5 Swede, and .308 Win.

It's in the 4831/H450/H414 range... check a couple load manuals, start low.....

RODDOGER · June 4, 2005, 07:17 AM

Actually There Is A Wc852f-like H380
A Wc852m- Like H414 And A Wc852s - Like H450/h4831 Sometimes Changes Charateristics As You Change The Case. The 852s You Have Will Work Really Well With Large Bullets In 30-06 Case Sizes Up. I Have Used It In 6.5'06/8'06/8'06 Imp/270/280/30'06/300handh/300 Win Mag With Excelent Results. But Start Low And Work It Up. Can Build Pressure Fast. Hope This Helps. Roddoger

September 28, 2002, 04:26 PM	#1
Skullboy Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2002 Location: Haney, B.C. Canada Posts: 104	Anyone using or used Olin WC852 powder? Has anyone out there used Olin WC852 surplus powder for .308win, or .300WinMag?The re-packaged powder is marked as"Olin WC852(H-450 type)".I know that this is the slower lot of powder.I have load data for H-450, but I'm just trying to find out all the info I can before trying to load this powder(Got a GOOD deal on a 8 lbs. keg).Thanks. Skullboy. __________________ DAMAGE INC. CUSTOM CAMO. If They Call It Tourist Season, Why Can't We Shoot Them?

September 28, 2002, 10:11 PM	#3
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	I, too, bought an eight pounder... I use it in several centerfire rifles, .30-06 Improved, 6.5 Swede, and .308 Win. It's in the 4831/H450/H414 range... check a couple load manuals, start low..... __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/

September 28, 2002, 07:53 PM	#2
KP95DAO Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Posts: 699	I use Jeff Bartlett's 852, the "slow" lot. I think that is the one you are referencing. I have found it to be between 4350 and 4831. A good powder.

June 4, 2005, 07:17 AM	#4
RODDOGER Junior Member Join Date: June 4, 2005 Location: NEW MEXICO Posts: 2	Actually There Is A Wc852f-like H380 A Wc852m- Like H414 And A Wc852s - Like H450/h4831 Sometimes Changes Charateristics As You Change The Case. The 852s You Have Will Work Really Well With Large Bullets In 30-06 Case Sizes Up. I Have Used It In 6.5'06/8'06/8'06 Imp/270/280/30'06/300handh/300 Win Mag With Excelent Results. But Start Low And Work It Up. Can Build Pressure Fast. Hope This Helps. Roddoger