Description
Winchester 572 is a versatile propellant powder with a medium burn rate, optimized for a diverse range of handgun and pistol applications. Its physical form consists of a fine, ball powder that facilitates excellent metering properties, ensuring consistent charges and enhancing precision during handloading. This powder is designed with temperature stability in mind, providing reliable performance across a spectrum of environmental conditions. As a result, experienced reloaders can count on consistent velocities and pressures regardless of ambient temperatures. Winchester 572 pairs well with popular calibers such as 9mm Luger, .38 Special, and .45 ACP, making it an ideal choice for target shooting and practice loads. During load development, reloaders should consider starting with lower charge weights and working up gradually while monitoring pressure signs, as with any reloading process. The medium burn rate offers a flexible performance range, making Winchester 572 especially advantageous for those seeking to fine-tune loads for specific firearm and bullet combinations.
Specifications
Burn Rate
1.5 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.948 g/cm³
Density
1.590 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Subsonic Loads — Winchester 572
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Winchester 572.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.300 AAC Blackout
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.300 AAC Blackout
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Nosler .308 | 180gr | Nosler Ballistic Silver Tip 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
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