Winchester 296

Description

Winchester 296 is a slow-burning pistol powder known for its optimal performance in magnum handgun loads. Its burn rate, positioned at 4.4, makes it exceptionally suited for delivering consistent pressure and velocity in applications requiring higher power, such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .454 Casull. The powder exhibits fine-grain spherical characteristics, promoting excellent metering properties through progressive and manual powder measures, which many reloaders appreciate for its consistent charge weights. 296 is engineered to maintain stable performance across a wide range of temperatures, minimizing the risk of velocity variations and pressure spikes commonly associated with extreme thermal conditions. For load development, reloaders can benefit from its predictable performance, yielding tight standard deviations in velocity and remarkable ballistic uniformity. An advantage 296 offers is its compatibility with heavy bullets in magnum calibers, producing efficient burn rates and enhancing the terminal performance of the load. Winchester's reputation for producing reliable, top-quality propellants is well-regarded in the handloading community, ensuring confidence in using 296 for high-performance handgun cartridges.

Specifications

Suitable Substitutes

Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):

Hodgdon H110

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 6.4

Winchester 244

Winchester · Burn Rate: 6.4

Alliant Power Pro 300-MP

Alliant Powder · Burn Rate: 6.4

ReloadSwiss RS 30

Reload Swiss · Burn Rate: 6.4

Alliant BLUE DOT

Alliant Powder · Burn Rate: 6.4

Vihtavuori N110

Vihtavuori · Burn Rate: 6.4