WINCHESTER 572

[Steve Hodges]

I was wondering if the Winchester 572 powder is popular with any folks here. I have been using it for the past six months in some low pressure/velocity 2 3/4" 20 and 12 gauge loads. It is becoming my go to powder for these type of loads and it is readily available to purchase.

[6pt-Sika]

I got an 8 pounder maybe four or five years ago and tried it a bit if my memories correct in the 12 or 20 and then set it on the shelf . Acquired another 12-16 pounds in one pounders about three years ago which I’ve since passed on to someone else . Anymore about all I load is 10 gauge and I saw the load Victor sent to Armbrust for pressure testing and have tried it in that capacity . At some point I may use it in the 10 but I have a bunch of other options to use up first .

[Steve Hodges]

I think it is suited for 12 and 20 and even 28 Ga low pressure loads.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hodges

I think it is suited for 12 and 20 and even 28 Ga low pressure loads.

If I’m not mistaken Hodgdon’s has 10 gauge 2 7/8” loads using 572 in the load data .

[6pt-Sika]

Here’s it tiz .

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hodges

I think it is suited for 12 and 20 and even 28 Ga low pressure loads.

They show data for the short 10 so if it’s good with down to the 28 then it must fall about the same general area as SR7625 , Unique and Universal Clays as I’ve used them in everything from the 10 to the 28 .

[6pt-Sika]

I’m sorry I spoke incorrectly about the loads Victor had posted for the 10 . He was using WSF . https://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23362

[Wild Skies]

Winchester 572 is intended ideally for 20 and 28 gauge loads, as well as several handgun loads. It has worked satisfactorily for my 20/28ga. reloading, albeit not as clean burning as International or Universal. I'm glad to learn that it's also suitable for some 12ga. 1 oz. loads with the components I typically use and have on hand -- I just wish there were some tested load data for 12ga. 7/8 oz. loads.

[Steve Hodges]

Greg using the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center I came up with four low pressure, low velocity 1 oz loads for it. The pressures go from 5,400 PSI to 6,900 PSI.

[Wild Skies]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hodges

Greg using the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center I came up with four low pressure, low velocity 1 oz loads for it. The pressures go from 5,400 PSI to 6,900 PSI.

Yes, I've seen that data, but like I previously mentioned some of us would like to see some 7/8 oz. 572 load data published as well.