Winchester... WST....?????
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Winchester WST
Winchester WST is a ball powder and THE choice to duplicate 12-gauge AA factory loads and standard velocity handgun loads. It is ideal for use in 45 Auto match applications. Consistent, clean, low flash and smoke are benefits to the shooter. Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. and 8 lb. containers.
I don't see any data for the 9mm, but they do have data for 38 special, 40 S&W and 45 ACP.
Jdne5b
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It’s very good in 45acp 38special and light 38super loads.
I have used it in 9mm with 147gr coated lead bullets. Not much if any mfr data out there to go on though. It’s a pretty fast powder and soft shooting, also inversely temp sensitive.
I have used it in 9mm with 147gr coated lead bullets. Not much if any mfr data out there to go on though. It’s a pretty fast powder and soft shooting, also inversely temp sensitive.
WST and 9mm
I've read the many threads on using WST in the 9mm and pretty much know it will work. However I see that almost any load is going to end up compressing the powder. I just want to double check and know this is normal.
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Jeff Porter
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Great powder for .38 Spl 148 HBWC target loads. 2.2gr is all it takes
Ok thanks...
Too bad you're not closer to central Illinois, WST is one of my favs for 9/8 ounce target loads.
What are you switching to? I have loaded quite a bit of clay dot and extra lite. Loaded some 3/4oz with extra lite for my son's first shot on trap doubles. Burns clean and even cycles in my SX3, as long as it is clean.
divingin
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Not for 9 (I don't shoot 9's.)
I do use it for 32SWL, 38Spl, and 45ACP. Aside from metering problems for the 4 gns for 45, it works quite well. [Note: I'm loading light bullseye target loads in all 3 calibers. Also, given that Titegroup has started showing up again, I'll probably be switching back after I burn through the 10 lbs of WST I bought during the lockdown.]
I'd be extremely surprised if it didn't work in 9, despite Hodgdon/Winchester not having a recommended load for it.
Here's an overly detailed look: https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...er-target-published-load-data-for-9mm.870180/
Thanks for posting.... I gave away 3 pounds to a friend that I shoot shotgun sports with who wanted to try it in 1-1/8 oz loads for dove season.... I never had any luck with it in 1 oz skeet loads even at heavy charges... Just plain old the dirtiest powder I have ever used....i knew some people were using it in .45 and liking it... Still have an 8 lb jug of it on a shelf collecting dust....
I could never get it to shoot clean in 1oz loads... It was so dirty it was causing the ejectors to stick in my Beretta over under....
I never used it in 1oz loads, it's dirty enough in 9/8oz at 1200.
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