April 30, 2009, 04:52 AM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: April 24, 2009
Location: East Central Minnesota
Posts: 18
|
Winchester 230 Powder??
I have 2 pounds of Winchester 230 powder. It is in metal cans with a cone shaped top. It must have been discontinued years ago as I have never seen it sold in stores. Is it like 231? Does anyone have any info/load data for this powder? Thanks
__________________
If at first you don't suceed, skydiving is not for you! |
April 30, 2009, 05:34 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: March 7, 2009
Location: South East Queensland, Australia
Posts: 1,513
|
Got any pics of the can?
If it is really old, it may be the predecessor to 231?
Maybe a typo? Look for a date on the label or can its self, might be best to give winchester a call?
__________________
Muzza If you cant blind them with brilliance, Baffle them with BS Be alert...... there is a shortage of LERTs |
April 30, 2009, 06:04 AM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: April 24, 2009
Location: East Central Minnesota
Posts: 18
|
Pics
Thanks dingo, I will try and get some pics up later. As far as a typo, no, I don't think so. The labels are all origional and intact. I have some 231 and the 230 powder looks different, it is darker with larger flakes. I wonder if the 230 was a promotional powder in the 60's or 70's. I will keep looking. Thanks for the reply.
__________________
If at first you don't suceed, skydiving is not for you! |
April 30, 2009, 07:21 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: April 27, 2007
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 234
|
Speer #9 FROM 1974 Has load info. It states it is bing discontinued that year and relpaced with an improved version. Probably 231. The load data between the two does not appear interchangeble.
For 45 acp a 200lswc has 4.1 -4.4 gr I use 5.3 of 231
__________________
NJgunforums.com |
April 30, 2009, 07:21 AM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: July 28, 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 11,755
|
Actually, I just recently caught an article in one of my old gun rags about this powder... and yes, it was the predecessor of Win 231.
I wish I could help more than that, but there's no way I can. I would estimate that Win 230 hasn't been made since the early 70s or perhaps even earlier. I have 3+ pounds of a discontinued powder myself, Win 473AA. Powder still good, data is scarce.
__________________
Attention Brass rats and other reloaders: I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss. |
May 1, 2009, 04:57 AM | #6 |
Member
Join Date: April 24, 2009
Location: East Central Minnesota
Posts: 18
|
Pics
Here are some pics of the ww230 powder. Oh, I did find a powder burning rate chart for current and obsolete powders. It lists 230 right next to red dot. At least I have a place to start now. Thanks for the input everyone.
__________________
If at first you don't suceed, skydiving is not for you! |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|