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Power-Point, Ranger, Silvertip, Super-Handicap, Super-Lite, Super Match, Super Pigeon, Super Steel, Super-X, Super Unleaded and design, Supreme, SXT,
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Specifications in this Product Catalog are subject to change without notice. For suggested retail pricing, consult your local Winchester Ammunition dealer.
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RELOADING DATA INCLUDED

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Winchester Primers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Winchester Wads & Shot . . . . . . . . . . . .07
Shotshell Reloading Data . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Winchester Centerfire Rifle Data . . . . . .16
Winchester Centerfire Handgun Data . . .27
Winchester Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Winchester Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04

Winchester Components

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WST
Target shotshell and standard velocity handgun propellant. Ideal for use in
45 Auto match applications. Consistent,clean, low flash and smoke are
benefits to the shooter. Powder of choice for reloading AA shells.

231
As the most popular reload propellant, 231 is a pistol powder ideally suited to
the 38 Special, 45 auto, and 9mm standard loads. Consistency, clean
burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this a powder
of choice on any pistol cartridge reloaders shelf.

WSF
Super-Field propellant is the propellant of choice for Winchester 20 gauge
AA Target Load and 12 gauge 3 3/4 dram equivalent Super-X load. WSF is
an ideal choice to maximize velocities in 12 gauge 1 1/8 oz. and 1 1/4 oz.
loads. Super-Field also performs well in 38 Super, 9mm and 40 S&W pistol
loads. Excellent propellant for fast shooting action pistol applications.

296
This propellant was developed for Winchester factory loaded ammunition for
357 magnum, 44 magnum and 410 bore. Its high loading density provides
optimal velocity. 296 is also the powder type used by Winchester for factory
loaded 410 bore AA loads. However, 296 is not suitable for most
rifle cartridges.

748
748 is the powder of choice by Winchester and the U.S. military for 5.56mm
and 223 Rem. ammunition. The low flame temperature of 748 extends barrel
life versus other similar speed powders. It can be used in a wide variety of
centerfire rifle loads including 222 Rem, 30-30 Win, 308 Win, and up to 458
Win. Mag. Combine Winchester components with 748 to duplicate 308 Win
factory load ballistics. 748 is recommended for use with the new 308
Fail Safe bullets.

760
Combine Winchester components with 760 to duplicate 30-06 factory load
ballistics. 760 has ideal flow characteristics which give it an advantage over
other propellants with similar burn rates. 760 is recommended as an
excellent choice for 7mm-08 as well as with the new 30-06 Fail Safe bullet.

New Extruded Powder

New Extruded Powder

WXR
WXR is the propellant of choice for 7mm Magnum Winchester factory loaded
ammunition. It is a double base, slow burning extruded propellant used to
achieve maximum velocities and deliver superior performance in a wide
variety of rifle cartridges.

Winchester Smokeless Propellants

Winchester Powder & Primers

Winchester Powders

Winchester Powders

WST
Target shotshell and standard velocity handgun propellant. Ideal for use in
45 Auto match applications. Consistent,clean, low flash and smoke are
benefits to the shooter. Powder of choice for reloading AA shells.

231
As the most popular reload propellant, 231 is a pistol powder ideally suited to
the 38 Special, 45 auto, and 9mm standard loads. Consistency, clean
burning, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this a powder
of choice on any pistol cartridge reloaders shelf.

WSF
Super-Field propellant is the propellant of choice for Winchester 20 gauge
AA Target Load and 12 gauge 3 3/4 dram equivalent Super-X load. WSF is
an ideal choice to maximize velocities in 12 gauge 1 1/8 oz. and 1 1/4 oz.
loads. Super-Field also performs well in 38 Super, 9mm and 40 S&W pistol
loads. Excellent propellant for fast shooting action pistol applications.

296
This propellant was developed for Winchester factory loaded ammunition for
357 magnum, 44 magnum and 410 bore. Its high loading density provides
optimal velocity. 296 is also the powder type used by Winchester for factory
loaded 410 bore AA loads. However, 296 is not suitable for most
rifle cartridges.

748
748 is the powder of choice by Winchester and the U.S. military for 5.56mm
and 223 Rem. ammunition. The low flame temperature of 748 extends barrel
life versus other similar speed powders. It can be used in a wide variety of
centerfire rifle loads including 222 Rem, 30-30 Win, 308 Win, and up to 458
Win. Mag. Combine Winchester components with 748 to duplicate 308 Win
factory load ballistics. 748 is recommended for use with the new 308
Fail Safe bullets.

760
Combine Winchester components with 760 to duplicate 30-06 factory load
ballistics. 760 has ideal flow characteristics which give it an advantage over
other propellants with similar burn rates. 760 is recommended as an
excellent choice for 7mm-08 as well as with the new 30-06 Fail Safe bullet.

New Extruded Powder

New Extruded Powder

WXR
WXR is the propellant of choice for 7mm Magnum Winchester factory loaded
ammunition. It is a double base, slow burning extruded propellant used to
achieve maximum velocities and deliver superior performance in a wide
variety of rifle cartridges.

Winchester Smokeless Propellants

Winchester Powder & Primers

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You cant buy a more reliable primer than Winchester. Ignition is instant and precise. In Winchester testing labs, primers are
constantly and rigorously tested for consistency and sensitivity at temperatures and conditions far beyond the range of normal
usage. Ignition reliability is assured when you use Winchester primers.

Better sensitivity for more positive firing in all guns.

7 different primers cover your reloading needs for shotshells, rifle and handgun cartridges.
Non-corrosive, non-mercuric.
Weight of the primer mixture is carefully controlled.
Every Winchester primer is consistent in size and quality.
Anvil heights are measured to precise tolerances to assure perfect ignition.
Winchester primers maintain stability in extremes of temperature and humidity.

WARNING - Primers may explode if subjected to impact, shock, or intense heat. Store in original factory container only. Primers
in bulk are capable of mass explosion. Do not use primer feed devices for reloading.
Winchester Primers: Centerfire primers are recommended for use as follows:

Large Rifle - WLR

22-250 Remington
225 Winchester
243 Winchester
6mm Remington
25-35 Winchester
250 Savage
25-06 Remington
257 Roberts +P
7mm-08 Remington
270 Winchester

284 Winchester
7mm Mauser
7-08 Remington
7mm STW
7mm Remington Magnum
280 Remington
7.62 x 39mm
30-30 Winchester
30 Remington
30-06 Springfield

30-40 Krag
300 Winchester Magnum
300 H&H Magnum
300 Savage
303 Savage
303 British
308 Winchester
32 Winchester Special
8mm Mauser
338 Winchester Magnum

223 Remington
25-20 Winchester
256 Winchester Magnum
30 Carbine

357 Remington Maximum

9x23 Winchester
454 Casull

35 Remington
356 Winchester
358 Winchester
375 H&H Magnum
38-55 Winchester
458 Winchester Magnum

Small Rifle - WSR

218 Bee
22 Hornet
222 Remington
222 Remington Magnum

Small (Reg) Handgun - WSP

25
30
32
32
32

Automatic
Luger
Automatic
S&W
S&W Long

32 Short Colt
32 Long Colt
32 Colt New Police
9mm Luger
9mm Winchester Magnum

38
38
38
38
38

S&W
Special
Short Colt
Long Colt
Colt New Police

38 Super Automatic +P
38 Automatic
380 Automatic
357 SIG
40 S&W

Large (Reg) Handgun - WLP

Winchester Primers

38-40 Winchester
10mm Automatic
41 Magnum
44 S&W Special

44-40 Winchester
44 Magnum
45 Colt
45 Automatic

45 Winchester Magnum

Small (Mag) Handgun - WSPM

357 Magnum

Large (Mag) Rifle - WLRM

Large rifle magnum primer for those heavy charges of slow powder where extra ignition is
required. Use only where magnum primers are specified.

Shotshell - #209
Winchester #209 Shotshell primers are recommended for superior performance in all standard
gauge shotshell reloading applications.

Winchester Wads & Shot

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Winchester Primers

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Combined Technology
Combine Technology bullets are the most technologically advanced bullets in history. The CT brand bullets
combine Winchester and Nosler advanced development techniques and innovative production processes.

Fail Safe (FS)

Solid, copper-alloy nose with notched hollow point
cavity, combined with a lead core protected by a steel
insert, delivers deep penetration and uniform, controlled
expansion with virtual 100% bullet weight retention.

Caliber
270
7mm
7mm
30
30

Bullet Wt.
140 gr.
140 gr.
160 gr.
150 gr.
165 gr.

Caliber
30
338
375
375

Bullet Wt.
180 gr.
230 gr.
270 gr.
300 gr.

Caliber
270
7mm
30

Bullet Wt.
150 gr.
160 gr.
150 gr.

Caliber
30
338
458*

Bullet Wt.
180 gr.
250 gr.
300 gr.

Partition Gold (PG)

Partition Gold bullets incorporate proven Partition
technology to deliver consistent and dramatic bullet
expansion with maximum weight retention and
deep penetration.

*Same as bullet loaded in Supreme

45-70 Government

Ballistic Silvertip (BST)

Solid based boattail design delivers excellent long range
accuracy. In varmint calibers, the Ballistic plastic polycarbonate Silvertip bullet initiates rapid fragmentation.
In medium to larger calibers special jacket contours
extend range and reduce cross-wind drift. Harder lead
core ensures proper bullet expansion.

Caliber
22
22
243
243
25
25

Bullet Wt.
40 gr.
50 gr.
55 gr.
95 gr.
85 gr.
115 gr.

Caliber
22

Bullet Wt.
46 gr.

Caliber
44

Bullet Wt.
200 gr.

Caliber
22
308

Bullet Wt.
55 gr.
147 gr.

Caliber
22
22
243

Bullet Wt.
50 gr.
55 gr.
80 gr.

Caliber
22
22
270
7mm

Bullet Wt.
40 gr.
64 gr.
130 gr.
150 gr.

Caliber
270
7mm
30
30
30
338

Bullet Wt.
130 gr.
140 gr.
150 gr.
168 gr.
180 gr.
200 gr.

Caliber
7.62mm
30
30

Bullet Wt.
123 gr.
150 gr.
150 gr.
(Flat Nose)
180 gr.

Super-X Hollow Point (HP)

Weight rearward design enhances bullet accuracy.

Super-X Soft Point (SP)

Soft point bullets are designed for rapid, controlled
expansion and maximum impact.

Full Metal Jacket

Full metal jacket design promotes positive functioning in
all actions and delivers good accuracy, no bullet
expansion or barrel leading.

Super-X Pointed Soft Point (PSP)

Pointed bullet design retains velocity over long ranges.
Soft nose initiates rapid bullet expansion. Jacket and
core toughness vary according to caliber and
weight of bullet.

Super-X Power-Point (PP)

Unique soft nose jacketed design delivers maximum
energy on target. Notches around jacket mouth
improve upset and ensure uniform, rapid expansion.

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Winchester Centerfire Rifle

Winchester Centerfire Rifle

Centerfire Rifle Component Bullets

Centerfire Rifle Component Bullets

Combined Technology
Combine Technology bullets are the most technologically advanced bullets in history. The CT brand bullets
combine Winchester and Nosler advanced development techniques and innovative production processes.

Fail Safe (FS)

Solid, copper-alloy nose with notched hollow point
cavity, combined with a lead core protected by a steel
insert, delivers deep penetration and uniform, controlled
expansion with virtual 100% bullet weight retention.

Caliber
270
7mm
7mm
30
30

Bullet Wt.
140 gr.
140 gr.
160 gr.
150 gr.
165 gr.

Caliber
30
338
375
375

Bullet Wt.
180 gr.
230 gr.
270 gr.
300 gr.

Caliber
270
7mm
30

Bullet Wt.
150 gr.
160 gr.
150 gr.

Caliber
30
338
458*

Bullet Wt.
180 gr.
250 gr.
300 gr.

Partition Gold (PG)

Partition Gold bullets incorporate proven Partition
technology to deliver consistent and dramatic bullet
expansion with maximum weight retention and
deep penetration.

*Same as bullet loaded in Supreme

45-70 Government

Ballistic Silvertip (BST)

Solid based boattail design delivers excellent long range
accuracy. In varmint calibers, the Ballistic plastic polycarbonate Silvertip bullet initiates rapid fragmentation.
In medium to larger calibers special jacket contours
extend range and reduce cross-wind drift. Harder lead
core ensures proper bullet expansion.

Caliber
22
22
243
243
25
25

Bullet Wt.
40 gr.
50 gr.
55 gr.
95 gr.
85 gr.
115 gr.

Caliber
22

Bullet Wt.
46 gr.

Caliber
44

Bullet Wt.
200 gr.

Caliber
22
308

Bullet Wt.
55 gr.
147 gr.

Caliber
22
22
243

Bullet Wt.
50 gr.
55 gr.
80 gr.

Caliber
22
22
270
7mm

Bullet Wt.
40 gr.
64 gr.
130 gr.
150 gr.

Caliber
270
7mm
30
30
30
338

Bullet Wt.
130 gr.
140 gr.
150 gr.
168 gr.
180 gr.
200 gr.

Caliber
7.62mm
30
30

Bullet Wt.
123 gr.
150 gr.
150 gr.
(Flat Nose)
180 gr.

Super-X Hollow Point (HP)

Weight rearward design enhances bullet accuracy.

Super-X Soft Point (SP)

Soft point bullets are designed for rapid, controlled
expansion and maximum impact.

Full Metal Jacket

Full metal jacket design promotes positive functioning in
all actions and delivers good accuracy, no bullet
expansion or barrel leading.

Super-X Pointed Soft Point (PSP)

Pointed bullet design retains velocity over long ranges.
Soft nose initiates rapid bullet expansion. Jacket and
core toughness vary according to caliber and
weight of bullet.

Super-X Power-Point (PP)

Unique soft nose jacketed design delivers maximum
energy on target. Notches around jacket mouth
improve upset and ensure uniform, rapid expansion.

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Winchester Centerfire Rifle

Winchester Centerfire Rifle

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METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADING
Data Generation
Data tested for the current handbook included not only the various tests for pressure and velocity at ambient 70 degrees F, but also tests with powder
positioned at the primer and the bullet to simulate muzzle up, muzzle down conditions. Further, the same kind of tests are run at +140 degrees F and
-40 degrees F. A criterion for all these tests was the data listed for handloading provide results which would meet the stringent criteria which Winchester
applied to factory ammunition. Such stringent testing resulted in not listing some calibers and/or bullet weights with Winchesters current line of powders
because Winchester was not satisfied with the results. It is possible the reloader would never have noticed the difference, but Winchester wants to supply only
the very best data possible. In some cases, certain loads were not included for safety reasons.
For the present, this data book represents all the applications of Propellants Winchester has been able to qualify. Under no circumstances would Winchester
presume to suggest data which exceeds the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institutes suggested recommended
loading limit.

Powder Burning Rates

Do not use any burning rate chart as a guide to reloading.
Burning rate charts are developed in closed bomb tests. The closed bomb test results merely serve as a very vague guide to the laboratory technician
equipped with the necessary pressure testing equipment. Closed bomb charts as developed by a powder manufacturer include only powder of their
manufacture. So-called "burning rate charts" are usually the result of estimates of where powders would fit if they were to develop a closed bomb test
list for all brand powders.
When powders are used in cartridge cases of varying sizes and shapes, the so-called burning rates can and do vary depending upon the exact set of
loading circumstances. One can easily discover this by care-fully examining a manufacturer's loading data.
Such changes in apparent burning rates come as no surprise to the ballistician who regards closed bomb test results as merely a very crude guide. The
same changes, however, have resulted in more than one reloader having trouble when attempting to extrapolate data from a burning rate chart.
Reloading data should never be extrapolated and since burning rate charts tend to be misleading, and are often the source of grief to the reloader,
Winchester does not suggest the positioning of Winchester powders on any burning rate chart.

Old Brass
Most of the older, obsolete cartridge cases were designed for use with Black Powder, the only available propellant at the time. The primers used contained
a mercury fulminate mixture as the initiator. The mercury, by itself, is ruinous to the brass case, if it comes in direct contact with it, causing embrittlement and
weakening of the brass structure. Fortunately for the old-timers using black powder, the powder fouling itself tended to dilute the effect of the mercury on the
brass case.
The advent of smokeless powder greatly magnified the mercuric effect upon the brass cases, particularly those cases which were reloaded and refired. The
cleaner burning propellant and the stronger primers used allowed the mercury to be driven deeper into the brass, causing serious weakening of the case.
The use of mercury in commercial priming mixtures continued in the U.S. until the early 1930s, when lead styphnate replaced mercury in priming. An
exception to this was the continued use of a mildly mercuric priming mixture by Winchester for Super-Match 30-06 Springfield and 300 H&H Magnum
cartridges. This primer was discontinued in 1960.
Since it would be unusual for a present day handloader to acquire old and/or obsolete brass cartridge cases and be able to identify the period of
manufacture, it is not worth the risk of injuring a shooter or damaging his gun to attempt to load such cases. Therefore, Winchester suggests not reloading
old brass cartridge cases.

Loading Instructions
CAUTION: Carefully read the information on the powder can label and follow the recommended loading instructions and precautions contained herein
before using the reloading data.
These suggested loads are based on results obtained in the Winchester laboratory under carefully controlled conditions. They are offered without a fee as
an aid to handloaders, to be employed at their own discretion and risk. Since Winchester has no control over the circumstances of loading, Winchester
assumes no liability for the results obtained.
The handloading of centerfire metallic cartridges should be undertaken only by those who are familiar with all safety precautions and who observe
conservative practices in reloading operations. The powder charges shown are maximum and must not be exceeded.

Cases
Exercise extreme care in inspection of cases. Be sure cases are kept trimmed to the required length. Excess case length is a common cause of difficulty in
reloading. Cases should be discarded prior to the fifth trimming.

Primers
All primers used for testing of the data were standard Winchester primers of the applicable size. Use caution against the substitution of any component as it
can alter the ballistic level of the load. The only magnum primer used in the data testing was for 357 magnum cartridges.

Powder
Check all powder charges with a good scale. All loads listed are maximum loads. You must start 10% below the suggested load and work up to the
maximum load carefully.

BLACK POWDER WARNING: Never substitute smokeless powder for black powder or Pyrodex or mix smokeless powder
with black powder or Pyrodex. Never use smokeless powder in black powder firearms or in saluting cannons. Smokeless
powder has much more energy than black powder or Pyrodex. Substituting or mixing powders may cause the firearm to
blow up resulting in personal injury, property damage, or death.
Pressure
All new pressure data has been measured with the latest piezo electric system showing actual pounds per square inch (psi) and cannot be compared
directly to the old data which used the copper crusher pressure measurement method. This data replaces all previously published load data.

CENTERFIRE RIFLE LOADING DATA

The data for metallic cartridges contained in this handbook were obtained using Winchester cases and primers unless otherwise noted. Substitution of
components other than bullets of the same size and weight from reputable manufacturers could alter the ballistic level and safety of these loads.
Winchester strongly urges when using this information you use the components as shown.
Extrapolation of additional loads from this data should not be attempted. Such practice can be dangerous. Winchester has strived to show those
applications for which BALL POWDER smokeless propellant is most ideally suited. While other loads are certainly possible, the only way such loads can be
developed is in a ballistic laboratory. Winchester cautions against the use of any other loads with Winchester smokeless propellant except where such loads
have been adequately proven with the proper testing.

Velocity
Velocities quoted in the tables are averages of a series of shots fired in accordance with equipment and techniques universally used throughout the
American arms and ammunition industry. Listed loads have given uniform velocity results in our tests.
All rifle velocities quoted have been measured in standard SAAMI* barrels of 24-inch length, except the 30 carbine data which was obtained in a 20" barrel.
*Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute.

WARNING: Fail Safe bullets are longer than many other bullets of the same weight. To avoid excessive pressure,
DO NOT load Fail Safe and Partition Gold bullets to the same powder charge recommended for other bullets of the same
weight. Handload only in strict compliance with load data for Winchester Fail Safe and Partition Gold bullets. Incorrect
use of these components or incorrectly handloaded ammunition can cause serious injury or damage. Wear eye protection
when handloading.
CENTERFIRE HANDGUN LOADING DATA
The data for the metallic cartridges contained in this handbook were obtained using Winchester cases, primers and bullets unless otherwise noted. Any
substitution of components other than bullets of the same type and weight from reputable manufacturers could alter the ballistic level and safety of these
loads. We strongly urge when using this information use the components as shown.
Extrapolation of additional loads from this data should not be attempted. Such practice can be dangerous.

We have endeavored to show those applications for which Winchester smokeless propellant is most ideally suited.
While other loads are certainly possible, the only way such loads can be developed is in a ballistic laboratory. We caution
against the use of any other loads with Winchester smokeless propellant except where such loads have been adequately
proven with the proper testing.
Warning Loads using 296 powder require heavy bullet pull (heavy crimp). 296 powder is not suitable with light
bullets. The use of 296 powder with light bullet pull (light crimp) or lightweight bullets can cause squib loads. Such loads
create a hazard to both the shooter and bystander as a bullet lodged in the barrel may cause the gun to burst if not
removed before the next round is fired. 296 powder is considered to be one of the best powders for use in magnum
handgun cartridges. Please refer to page 6 for recommended primer and use a very heavy crimp.
Failure to follow this procedure could result in poor ignition and/or squib loads under extreme circumstances, particularly
in loads where less than 90% of the available powder space is being used (low loading density).
Velocity
Velocities quoted in the tables are averages of a series of shots fired in accordance with equipment and techniques universally used throughout the
American arms and ammunition industry. Listed loads have given uniform velocity results in our tests.
Handgun velocities quoted were measured in SAAMI* barrel lengths as listed.
*Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc.

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METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADING
Data Generation
Data tested for the current handbook included not only the various tests for pressure and velocity at ambient 70 degrees F, but also tests with powder
positioned at the primer and the bullet to simulate muzzle up, muzzle down conditions. Further, the same kind of tests are run at +140 degrees F and
-40 degrees F. A criterion for all these tests was the data listed for handloading provide results which would meet the stringent criteria which Winchester
applied to factory ammunition. Such stringent testing resulted in not listing some calibers and/or bullet weights with Winchesters current line of powders
because Winchester was not satisfied with the results. It is possible the reloader would never have noticed the difference, but Winchester wants to supply only
the very best data possible. In some cases, certain loads were not included for safety reasons.
For the present, this data book represents all the applications of Propellants Winchester has been able to qualify. Under no circumstances would Winchester
presume to suggest data which exceeds the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institutes suggested recommended
loading limit.

Powder Burning Rates

Do not use any burning rate chart as a guide to reloading.
Burning rate charts are developed in closed bomb tests. The closed bomb test results merely serve as a very vague guide to the laboratory technician
equipped with the necessary pressure testing equipment. Closed bomb charts as developed by a powder manufacturer include only powder of their
manufacture. So-called "burning rate charts" are usually the result of estimates of where powders would fit if they were to develop a closed bomb test
list for all brand powders.
When powders are used in cartridge cases of varying sizes and shapes, the so-called burning rates can and do vary depending upon the exact set of
loading circumstances. One can easily discover this by care-fully examining a manufacturer's loading data.
Such changes in apparent burning rates come as no surprise to the ballistician who regards closed bomb test results as merely a very crude guide. The
same changes, however, have resulted in more than one reloader having trouble when attempting to extrapolate data from a burning rate chart.
Reloading data should never be extrapolated and since burning rate charts tend to be misleading, and are often the source of grief to the reloader,
Winchester does not suggest the positioning of Winchester powders on any burning rate chart.

Old Brass
Most of the older, obsolete cartridge cases were designed for use with Black Powder, the only available propellant at the time. The primers used contained
a mercury fulminate mixture as the initiator. The mercury, by itself, is ruinous to the brass case, if it comes in direct contact with it, causing embrittlement and
weakening of the brass structure. Fortunately for the old-timers using black powder, the powder fouling itself tended to dilute the effect of the mercury on the
brass case.
The advent of smokeless powder greatly magnified the mercuric effect upon the brass cases, particularly those cases which were reloaded and refired. The
cleaner burning propellant and the stronger primers used allowed the mercury to be driven deeper into the brass, causing serious weakening of the case.
The use of mercury in commercial priming mixtures continued in the U.S. until the early 1930s, when lead styphnate replaced mercury in priming. An
exception to this was the continued use of a mildly mercuric priming mixture by Winchester for Super-Match 30-06 Springfield and 300 H&H Magnum
cartridges. This primer was discontinued in 1960.
Since it would be unusual for a present day handloader to acquire old and/or obsolete brass cartridge cases and be able to identify the period of
manufacture, it is not worth the risk of injuring a shooter or damaging his gun to attempt to load such cases. Therefore, Winchester suggests not reloading
old brass cartridge cases.

Loading Instructions
CAUTION: Carefully read the information on the powder can label and follow the recommended loading instructions and precautions contained herein
before using the reloading data.
These suggested loads are based on results obtained in the Winchester laboratory under carefully controlled conditions. They are offered without a fee as
an aid to handloaders, to be employed at their own discretion and risk. Since Winchester has no control over the circumstances of loading, Winchester
assumes no liability for the results obtained.
The handloading of centerfire metallic cartridges should be undertaken only by those who are familiar with all safety precautions and who observe
conservative practices in reloading operations. The powder charges shown are maximum and must not be exceeded.

Cases
Exercise extreme care in inspection of cases. Be sure cases are kept trimmed to the required length. Excess case length is a common cause of difficulty in
reloading. Cases should be discarded prior to the fifth trimming.

Primers
All primers used for testing of the data were standard Winchester primers of the applicable size. Use caution against the substitution of any component as it
can alter the ballistic level of the load. The only magnum primer used in the data testing was for 357 magnum cartridges.

Powder
Check all powder charges with a good scale. All loads listed are maximum loads. You must start 10% below the suggested load and work up to the
maximum load carefully.

BLACK POWDER WARNING: Never substitute smokeless powder for black powder or Pyrodex or mix smokeless powder
with black powder or Pyrodex. Never use smokeless powder in black powder firearms or in saluting cannons. Smokeless
powder has much more energy than black powder or Pyrodex. Substituting or mixing powders may cause the firearm to
blow up resulting in personal injury, property damage, or death.
Pressure
All new pressure data has been measured with the latest piezo electric system showing actual pounds per square inch (psi) and cannot be compared
directly to the old data which used the copper crusher pressure measurement method. This data replaces all previously published load data.

CENTERFIRE RIFLE LOADING DATA

The data for metallic cartridges contained in this handbook were obtained using Winchester cases and primers unless otherwise noted. Substitution of
components other than bullets of the same size and weight from reputable manufacturers could alter the ballistic level and safety of these loads.
Winchester strongly urges when using this information you use the components as shown.
Extrapolation of additional loads from this data should not be attempted. Such practice can be dangerous. Winchester has strived to show those
applications for which BALL POWDER smokeless propellant is most ideally suited. While other loads are certainly possible, the only way such loads can be
developed is in a ballistic laboratory. Winchester cautions against the use of any other loads with Winchester smokeless propellant except where such loads
have been adequately proven with the proper testing.

Velocity
Velocities quoted in the tables are averages of a series of shots fired in accordance with equipment and techniques universally used throughout the
American arms and ammunition industry. Listed loads have given uniform velocity results in our tests.
All rifle velocities quoted have been measured in standard SAAMI* barrels of 24-inch length, except the 30 carbine data which was obtained in a 20" barrel.
*Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute.

WARNING: Fail Safe bullets are longer than many other bullets of the same weight. To avoid excessive pressure,
DO NOT load Fail Safe and Partition Gold bullets to the same powder charge recommended for other bullets of the same
weight. Handload only in strict compliance with load data for Winchester Fail Safe and Partition Gold bullets. Incorrect
use of these components or incorrectly handloaded ammunition can cause serious injury or damage. Wear eye protection
when handloading.
CENTERFIRE HANDGUN LOADING DATA
The data for the metallic cartridges contained in this handbook were obtained using Winchester cases, primers and bullets unless otherwise noted. Any
substitution of components other than bullets of the same type and weight from reputable manufacturers could alter the ballistic level and safety of these
loads. We strongly urge when using this information use the components as shown.
Extrapolation of additional loads from this data should not be attempted. Such practice can be dangerous.

We have endeavored to show those applications for which Winchester smokeless propellant is most ideally suited.
While other loads are certainly possible, the only way such loads can be developed is in a ballistic laboratory. We caution
against the use of any other loads with Winchester smokeless propellant except where such loads have been adequately
proven with the proper testing.
Warning Loads using 296 powder require heavy bullet pull (heavy crimp). 296 powder is not suitable with light
bullets. The use of 296 powder with light bullet pull (light crimp) or lightweight bullets can cause squib loads. Such loads
create a hazard to both the shooter and bystander as a bullet lodged in the barrel may cause the gun to burst if not
removed before the next round is fired. 296 powder is considered to be one of the best powders for use in magnum
handgun cartridges. Please refer to page 6 for recommended primer and use a very heavy crimp.
Failure to follow this procedure could result in poor ignition and/or squib loads under extreme circumstances, particularly
in loads where less than 90% of the available powder space is being used (low loading density).
Velocity
Velocities quoted in the tables are averages of a series of shots fired in accordance with equipment and techniques universally used throughout the
American arms and ammunition industry. Listed loads have given uniform velocity results in our tests.
Handgun velocities quoted were measured in SAAMI* barrel lengths as listed.
*Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc.

21

218 Bee

22 Hornet

22-250
Remington

220 Swift

222
Remington

223
Remington*

225
Winchester

243
Winchester

6mm
Remington

25-20
Winchester

25-06
Remington

257
Roberts +P

264
Winchester
Magnum

6.5x55
Swedish
Mauser

270
Winchester

280
Remington

284
Winchester

7mm-08
Remington

7mm
STW

7mm
Remington
Magnum

30-30
Winchester

30-06
Springfield

300 H&H
Magnum

300
Winchester
Magnum

303
British

307
Winchester

308
Winchester*

32
Winchester
Special

32-20
Winchester

338
Winchester
Magnum

348
Winchester

356
Winchester

358
Winchester

38-40
Winchester

375
Winchester

375 H&H
Magnum

38-55
Winchester

44-40
Winchester

45-70
Government

458
Winchester
Magnum

* Indicates Calibers available as either Primed or Unprimed Shellcases.

20

218 Bee

22 Hornet

22-250
Remington

220 Swift

222
Remington

223
Remington*

225
Winchester

243
Winchester

6mm
Remington

25-20
Winchester

25-06
Remington

257
Roberts +P

264
Winchester
Magnum

6.5x55
Swedish
Mauser

270
Winchester

280
Remington

284
Winchester

7mm-08
Remington

7mm
STW

7mm
Remington
Magnum

30-30
Winchester

30-06
Springfield

300 H&H
Magnum

300
Winchester
Magnum

303
British

307
Winchester

308
Winchester*

32
Winchester
Special

32-20
Winchester

338
Winchester
Magnum

348
Winchester

356
Winchester

358
Winchester

38-40
Winchester

375
Winchester

375 H&H
Magnum

38-55
Winchester

44-40
Winchester

45-70
Government

458
Winchester
Magnum

* Indicates Calibers available as either Primed or Unprimed Shellcases.

Caliber
Bullet Weight & Type

23

Rifle Data
Charge
Powder

Weight
(grs.)

222 Remington
45 grains SP
748
25.5
46 grains OPE
748
25.3
50 grains PSP
748
24.0
52 grains HPBT
748
22.6
53 grains HP
748
22.9
55 grains SP
748
24.0
55 grains FMJ
748
22.6
223 Remington
50 grains PSP*
748
26.0
52 grains HPBT
748
25.5
53 grains HP
748
26.0
55 grains PSP
748
26.3
55 grains FMJ
748
26.2
62 grains FMJ
748
25.5
64 grains PP
748
25.0
69 grains HPBT
748
24.5
222 Remington Magnum
50 grains PSP
748
27.2
52 grains HPBT
748
27.2
53 grains HP
748
27.2
55 grains PSP
748
27.2
55 grains FMJ
748
27.0
225 Winchester
46 grains OPE
760
37.0
50 grains PSP
760
36.0
55 grains SP
760
35.8
55 grains FMJ
760
35.2
22/250 Remington
46 grains OPE
748
36.8
46 grains OPE
760
41.0
50 grains PSP
748
35.0
50 grains PSP
760
39.5
52 grains HPBT
760
38.6
53 grains HP
760
38.6
55 grains SP
748
34.8
55 grains FMJ
748
35.6
55 grains SP
760
39.0
55 grains FMJ
760
39.5
243 Winchester
75 grains HP
760
43.0
80 grains PSP
760
43.5
85 grains HP
760
40.5
25-06 Remington
100 grains SP
WXR
53.5
120 grains HPBT
WXR
50.7
6mm Remington
80 grains SP
760
42.8
25/35 Winchester
117 grains SP
760
28.5
250 Savage
60 grains OPE
748
40.8
60 grains OPE
760
44.0
87 grains SP
748
36.0
87 grains SP
760
39.5
100 grains SP
748
35.5
100 grains SP
760
38.8
257 Roberts +P
75 grains HP
760
47.8
* Note: Maximum overall length on this load is 2.120

Velocity
(fps)

Pressure

3210
3125
2980
2815
2855
2900
2750

41,000
38,000
38,000
34,500
36,000
38,000
33,800

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

3200
3160
3200
3150
3170
2985
2970
2870

40,000
40,500
43,500
39,000
41,000
49,200
47,500
51,500

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
psi

3220
3270
3270
3215
3215

43,000
45,500
45,500
42,500
44,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

3650
3570
3410
3480

46,000
49,000
49,000
47,500

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

3815
3850
3660
3700
3595
3565
3500
3665
3675
3700

50,000
49,000
50,000
49,200
46,500
46,500
49,500
50,000
49,000
47,500

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

3320
3280
3150

49,000 C.U.P.
51,000 C.U.P.
49,000 C.U.P.

3210
2975

58,500 psi
58,500 psi

3190

54,500 psi

2200

34,500 C.U.P.

3470
3330
2940
2985
2820
2820

40,500
39,000
41,000
43,500
43,500
42,000

3420

42,500 C.U.P.

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

Caliber
Bullet Weight & Type
6.5x55 Swedish
140 grains PSP
160 grains SP
270 Winchester
100 grains PSP
130 grains SP
130 grains SP
140 grains SBT
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
280 Remington
120 grains SP
139 grains SP
145 grains SP
160 grains SBT
284 Winchester
125 grains SP
125 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
175 grains SP
7mm Rem Mag
120 grains SP
140 grains BST (CT)
160 grains PG (CT)
160 grains FS (CT)
175 grains SBT
7mm Mauser
125 grains SP
150 grains SP
175 grains SP
7mm-08 Remington
120 grains SP
139 grains BT
150 grains SP
160 grains FS
175 grains SP
162 grains BT
30 Carbine
110 grains HSP
30 Remington
170 grains SP
170 grains SP
303 Savage
170 grains SP
303 British
123 grains SP
150 grains PSP
180 grains SP
180 grains SP
30/30 Winchester
110 grains HSP
110 grains HSP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
170 grains SP
170 grains SP

Charge
Powder

Weight
(grs.)

Velocity
(fps)

Pressure

760
760

39.6
40.0

2405
2285

44,100 C.U.P.
43,700 C.U.P.

760
WXR
760
WXR
WXR
760

56.0
58.0
52.0
60.0
59.5
49.0

3335
3050
2990
2930
2845
2725

48,000
59,500
49,500
59,400
60,300
48,500

C.U.P.
psi
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.

760
WXR
WXR
WXR

56.3
59.2
56.0
55.7

3125
2985
2865
2795

57,500
57,500
58,000
58,000

psi
psi
psi
psi

748
760
748
760
760

50.8
57.0
48.5
54.0
49.6

3075
3180
2770
2890
2545

50,000
50,000
49,000
49,000
53,300

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi

WXR
WXR
WXR
WXR
WXR

68.8
69.0
67.5
64.0
60.2

3290
3135
2920
2910
2850

55,500
58,300
57,000
60,100
57,400

psi
psi
psi
psi
psi

760
760
760

48.7
46.5
44.0

2885
2660
2400

43,500 C.U.P.
43,500 C.U.P.
44,500 C.U.P.

760
760
760
760
760
760

48.0
45.4
45.6
41.0
42.6
43.0

2990
2725
2645
2520
2515
2605

56,600
50,800
49,900
58,200
58,300
58,100

296

15.0

1980

36,000 C.U.P.

748
760

30.0
35.0

2000
2095

34,000 C.U.P.
35,000 C.U.P.

748

33.5

2090

32,000 C.U.P.

748
748
748
760

47.3
45.4
39.8
46.3

2720
2565
2345
2435

34,000
37,700
46,600
46,550

psi
psi
psi
psi

296
748
748
760
748
760

18.7
36.8
34.5
35.9
32.0
33.6

2155
2595
2310
2090
2145
1975

36,000
33,000
36,000
30,000
36,000
30,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi

CT-Combined Technology, PSP-Pointed Soft Point, FS-Fail Safe, BST-Ballistic Silvertip, PG-Partition Gold, FMJ-Full Metal Jacket, SBT-Spitzer Boattail,
HPBT-Hollow Point Boattail, SP-Soft Point, FMJBT-Full Metal Jacket Boattail, HSP-Hollow Soft Point, OPE-Open Point Expanding

Winchester Centerfire Rifle

Rifle Data

Rifle Data
Caliber
Bullet Weight & Type

Rifle Data
Charge
Powder

Weight
(grs.)

222 Remington
45 grains SP
748
25.5
46 grains OPE
748
25.3
50 grains PSP
748
24.0
52 grains HPBT
748
22.6
53 grains HP
748
22.9
55 grains SP
748
24.0
55 grains FMJ
748
22.6
223 Remington
50 grains PSP*
748
26.0
52 grains HPBT
748
25.5
53 grains HP
748
26.0
55 grains PSP
748
26.3
55 grains FMJ
748
26.2
62 grains FMJ
748
25.5
64 grains PP
748
25.0
69 grains HPBT
748
24.5
222 Remington Magnum
50 grains PSP
748
27.2
52 grains HPBT
748
27.2
53 grains HP
748
27.2
55 grains PSP
748
27.2
55 grains FMJ
748
27.0
225 Winchester
46 grains OPE
760
37.0
50 grains PSP
760
36.0
55 grains SP
760
35.8
55 grains FMJ
760
35.2
22/250 Remington
46 grains OPE
748
36.8
46 grains OPE
760
41.0
50 grains PSP
748
35.0
50 grains PSP
760
39.5
52 grains HPBT
760
38.6
53 grains HP
760
38.6
55 grains SP
748
34.8
55 grains FMJ
748
35.6
55 grains SP
760
39.0
55 grains FMJ
760
39.5
243 Winchester
75 grains HP
760
43.0
80 grains PSP
760
43.5
85 grains HP
760
40.5
25-06 Remington
100 grains SP
WXR
53.5
120 grains HPBT
WXR
50.7
6mm Remington
80 grains SP
760
42.8
25/35 Winchester
117 grains SP
760
28.5
250 Savage
60 grains OPE
748
40.8
60 grains OPE
760
44.0
87 grains SP
748
36.0
87 grains SP
760
39.5
100 grains SP
748
35.5
100 grains SP
760
38.8
257 Roberts +P
75 grains HP
760
47.8
* Note: Maximum overall length on this load is 2.120

Velocity
(fps)

Pressure

3210
3125
2980
2815
2855
2900
2750

41,000
38,000
38,000
34,500
36,000
38,000
33,800

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

3200
3160
3200
3150
3170
2985
2970
2870

40,000
40,500
43,500
39,000
41,000
49,200
47,500
51,500

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
psi

3220
3270
3270
3215
3215

43,000
45,500
45,500
42,500
44,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

3650
3570
3410
3480

46,000
49,000
49,000
47,500

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

3815
3850
3660
3700
3595
3565
3500
3665
3675
3700

50,000
49,000
50,000
49,200
46,500
46,500
49,500
50,000
49,000
47,500

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

3320
3280
3150

49,000 C.U.P.
51,000 C.U.P.
49,000 C.U.P.

3210
2975

58,500 psi
58,500 psi

3190

54,500 psi

2200

34,500 C.U.P.

3470
3330
2940
2985
2820
2820

40,500
39,000
41,000
43,500
43,500
42,000

3420

42,500 C.U.P.

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

Caliber
Bullet Weight & Type
6.5x55 Swedish
140 grains PSP
160 grains SP
270 Winchester
100 grains PSP
130 grains SP
130 grains SP
140 grains SBT
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
280 Remington
120 grains SP
139 grains SP
145 grains SP
160 grains SBT
284 Winchester
125 grains SP
125 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
175 grains SP
7mm Rem Mag
120 grains SP
140 grains BST (CT)
160 grains PG (CT)
160 grains FS (CT)
175 grains SBT
7mm Mauser
125 grains SP
150 grains SP
175 grains SP
7mm-08 Remington
120 grains SP
139 grains BT
150 grains SP
160 grains FS
175 grains SP
162 grains BT
30 Carbine
110 grains HSP
30 Remington
170 grains SP
170 grains SP
303 Savage
170 grains SP
303 British
123 grains SP
150 grains PSP
180 grains SP
180 grains SP
30/30 Winchester
110 grains HSP
110 grains HSP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
170 grains SP
170 grains SP

Charge
Powder

Weight
(grs.)

Velocity
(fps)

Pressure

760
760

39.6
40.0

2405
2285

44,100 C.U.P.
43,700 C.U.P.

760
WXR
760
WXR
WXR
760

56.0
58.0
52.0
60.0
59.5
49.0

3335
3050
2990
2930
2845
2725

48,000
59,500
49,500
59,400
60,300
48,500

C.U.P.
psi
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.

760
WXR
WXR
WXR

56.3
59.2
56.0
55.7

3125
2985
2865
2795

57,500
57,500
58,000
58,000

psi
psi
psi
psi

748
760
748
760
760

50.8
57.0
48.5
54.0
49.6

3075
3180
2770
2890
2545

50,000
50,000
49,000
49,000
53,300

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi

WXR
WXR
WXR
WXR
WXR

68.8
69.0
67.5
64.0
60.2

3290
3135
2920
2910
2850

55,500
58,300
57,000
60,100
57,400

psi
psi
psi
psi
psi

760
760
760

48.7
46.5
44.0

2885
2660
2400

43,500 C.U.P.
43,500 C.U.P.
44,500 C.U.P.

760
760
760
760
760
760

48.0
45.4
45.6
41.0
42.6
43.0

2990
2725
2645
2520
2515
2605

56,600
50,800
49,900
58,200
58,300
58,100

296

15.0

1980

36,000 C.U.P.

748
760

30.0
35.0

2000
2095

34,000 C.U.P.
35,000 C.U.P.

748

33.5

2090

32,000 C.U.P.

748
748
748
760

47.3
45.4
39.8
46.3

2720
2565
2345
2435

34,000
37,700
46,600
46,550

psi
psi
psi
psi

296
748
748
760
748
760

18.7
36.8
34.5
35.9
32.0
33.6

2155
2595
2310
2090
2145
1975

36,000
33,000
36,000
30,000
36,000
30,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
psi

CT-Combined Technology, PSP-Pointed Soft Point, FS-Fail Safe, BST-Ballistic Silvertip, PG-Partition Gold, FMJ-Full Metal Jacket, SBT-Spitzer Boattail,
HPBT-Hollow Point Boattail, SP-Soft Point, FMJBT-Full Metal Jacket Boattail, HSP-Hollow Soft Point, OPE-Open Point Expanding

Winchester Centerfire Rifle

22

Caliber
Bullet Weight & Type
300 Savage
110 grains HSP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains FS
165 grains FS
180 grains FS
180 grains SP
180 grains SP
307 Winchester
130 grains SP
130 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
170 grains SP
170 grains SP
308 Winchester
110 grains SP
125 grains SP
147 grains FMJBT
147 grains FMJBT
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains FS
165 grains FS
180 grains FMJBT
180 grains SP
180 grains FMJBT
180 grains SP
180 grains FS
190 grains HPBT
200 grains SP
200 grains SP
30/40 Krag
180 grains SP
220 grains SP
30/06 Springfield
110 grains PSP
110 grains PSP
125 grains SP
125 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains FS
165 grains FS
165 grains PG (CT)
168 grains HP
180 grains PG (CT)
180 grains FS (CT)
180 grains FMJBT
180 grains SP
180 grains FMJBT
180 grains SP
180 grains FS
190 grains HPBT
190 grains HPBT
200 grains SBT
200 grains SP
220 grains SP

25

Rifle Data
Charge
Powder

Weight
(grs.)

Velocity
(fps)

Pressure

748
748
760
748
748
748
748
760

45.2
42.0
45.5
40.9
39.5
38.8
40.0
44.5

2930
2600
2580
2505
2340
2350
2375
2410

41,500
41,000
42,000
42,000
39,900
45,600
43,000
41,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

748
760
748
760
748
760

45.2
45.2
44.0
44.0
41.2
41.2

2720
2470
2625
2305
2455
2260

38,000
33,000
44,500
34,000
44,000
39,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

748
748
748
760
748
760
748
748
748
748
760
760
748
748
748
760

53.2
52.0
45.2
51.8
48.5
50.1
43.0
42.0
45.5
46.5
46.6
48.0
41.3
42.0
43.0
45.7

3300
3175
2730
2768
2865
2700
2540
2400
2600
2610
2535
2580
2420
2445
2435
2430

46,000
50,000
45,500
49,900
48,000
40,500
45,100
43,800
50,500
48,500
43,000
43,000
54,900
49,000
50,000
46,500

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

760
760

44.5
40.5

2380
2070

37,000 C.U.P.
36,000 C.U.P.

748
760
748
760
748
760
760
760
WXR
760
WXR
WXR
748
748
760
760
760
WXR
760
WXR
760
760

52.7
59.0
51.0
57.8
48.0
54.0
55.1
54.6
60.0
52.5
60.0
59.0
44.0
45.0
52.5
53.0
51.4
56.6
52.0
55.3
49.0
49.0

3230
3210
3060
3125
2810
2900
2810
2690
2755
2665
2675
2670
2530
2540
2700
2725
2625
2600
2605
2540
2470
2370

47,000
45,500
46,000
45,000
46,000
48,000
52,100
53,300
51,300
47,000
51,500
52,000
47,000
48,500
48,500
50,000
57,100
53,400
47,500
55,300
46,000
48,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
psi
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

Caliber
Bullet Weight & Type
300 Winchester Magnum
165 grains SP
168 grains BST (CT)
180 grains FS (CT)
180 grains PG (CT)
200 grains SBT
32 Winchester Special
170 grains SP
8mm Mauser
170 grains SP
170 grains SP
338 Winchester Magnum
200 grains SP
215 grains SBT
230 grains FS (CT)
250 grains PG (CT)
250 grains SP
300 grains SP
35 Remington
200 grains SP
356 Winchester
220 grains SP
220 grains SP
358 Winchester
200 grains SP
250 grains SP
375 H&H Magnum
270 grains SP
300 grains SP
300 grains FMJ
44/40 Winchester
200 grains Lead
225 gr.Lead
458 Winchester Magnum
500 grains FMJ
510 grains SP

Charge
Powder

Weight
(grs.)

Velocity
(fps)

Pressure

760
WXR
WXR
WXR
WXR

67.1
77.0
77.0
76.0
71.4

2995
3130
2970
2965
2800

60,800
58,000
56,400
54,800
58,700

748

36.2

2240

32,500 C.U.P.

748
760

46.0
48.0

2410
2240

37,000 C.U.P.
32,000 C.U.P.

760
WXR
WXR
WXR
760
760

70.0
76.0
73.0
75.0
63.2
59.8

2900
2860
2700
2640
2545
2285

51,000
60,200
57,300
57,000
50,500
51,500

748

39.0

2130

33,000 C.U.P.

748
760

42.1
42.1

2015
1805

31,000 C.U.P.
27,500 C.U.P.

748
748

50.6
46.2

2500
2250

50,000 C.U.P.
50,500 C.U.P.

760
760
760

77.5
77.5
77.5

2660
2560
2560

51,000 C.U.P.
51,500 C.U.P.
51,500 C.U.P.

231
231

6.7
5.8

1100
1000

12,000 C.U.P.
10,000 psi

748
748

73.0
75.0

2040
2065

39,000 C.U.P.
41,000 C.U.P.

psi
psi
psi
psi
psi

C.U.P.
psi
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

CT-Combined Technology, PSP-Pointed Soft Point, FS-Fail Safe, BST-Ballistic Silvertip, PG-Partition Gold, FMJ-Full Metal Jacket, SBT-Spitzer Boattail,
HPBT-Hollow Point Boattail, SP-Soft Point, FMJBT-Full Metal Jacket Boattail, HSP-Hollow Soft Point, OPE-Open Point Expanding

CAUTION: Reductions in powder charge not to exceed 10% or change in components

should not be made because such changes can cause dangerous pressures.

Winchester Centerfire Rifle

Rifle Data

Rifle Data
Caliber
Bullet Weight & Type
300 Savage
110 grains HSP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains FS
165 grains FS
180 grains FS
180 grains SP
180 grains SP
307 Winchester
130 grains SP
130 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
170 grains SP
170 grains SP
308 Winchester
110 grains SP
125 grains SP
147 grains FMJBT
147 grains FMJBT
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains FS
165 grains FS
180 grains FMJBT
180 grains SP
180 grains FMJBT
180 grains SP
180 grains FS
190 grains HPBT
200 grains SP
200 grains SP
30/40 Krag
180 grains SP
220 grains SP
30/06 Springfield
110 grains PSP
110 grains PSP
125 grains SP
125 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains SP
150 grains FS
165 grains FS
165 grains PG (CT)
168 grains HP
180 grains PG (CT)
180 grains FS (CT)
180 grains FMJBT
180 grains SP
180 grains FMJBT
180 grains SP
180 grains FS
190 grains HPBT
190 grains HPBT
200 grains SBT
200 grains SP
220 grains SP

Rifle Data
Charge
Powder

Weight
(grs.)

Velocity
(fps)

Pressure

748
748
760
748
748
748
748
760

45.2
42.0
45.5
40.9
39.5
38.8
40.0
44.5

2930
2600
2580
2505
2340
2350
2375
2410

41,500
41,000
42,000
42,000
39,900
45,600
43,000
41,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

748
760
748
760
748
760

45.2
45.2
44.0
44.0
41.2
41.2

2720
2470
2625
2305
2455
2260

38,000
33,000
44,500
34,000
44,000
39,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

748
748
748
760
748
760
748
748
748
748
760
760
748
748
748
760

53.2
52.0
45.2
51.8
48.5
50.1
43.0
42.0
45.5
46.5
46.6
48.0
41.3
42.0
43.0
45.7

3300
3175
2730
2768
2865
2700
2540
2400
2600
2610
2535
2580
2420
2445
2435
2430

46,000
50,000
45,500
49,900
48,000
40,500
45,100
43,800
50,500
48,500
43,000
43,000
54,900
49,000
50,000
46,500

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

760
760

44.5
40.5

2380
2070

37,000 C.U.P.
36,000 C.U.P.

748
760
748
760
748
760
760
760
WXR
760
WXR
WXR
748
748
760
760
760
WXR
760
WXR
760
760

52.7
59.0
51.0
57.8
48.0
54.0
55.1
54.6
60.0
52.5
60.0
59.0
44.0
45.0
52.5
53.0
51.4
56.6
52.0
55.3
49.0
49.0

3230
3210
3060
3125
2810
2900
2810
2690
2755
2665
2675
2670
2530
2540
2700
2725
2625
2600
2605
2540
2470
2370

47,000
45,500
46,000
45,000
46,000
48,000
52,100
53,300
51,300
47,000
51,500
52,000
47,000
48,500
48,500
50,000
57,100
53,400
47,500
55,300
46,000
48,000

C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
psi
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
C.U.P.
psi
psi
C.U.P.
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

Caliber
Bullet Weight & Type
300 Winchester Magnum
165 grains SP
168 grains BST (CT)
180 grains FS (CT)
180 grains PG (CT)
200 grains SBT
32 Winchester Special
170 grains SP
8mm Mauser
170 grains SP
170 grains SP
338 Winchester Magnum
200 grains SP
215 grains SBT
230 grains FS (CT)
250 grains PG (CT)
250 grains SP
300 grains SP
35 Remington
200 grains SP
356 Winchester
220 grains SP
220 grains SP
358 Winchester
200 grains SP
250 grains SP
375 H&H Magnum
270 grains SP
300 grains SP
300 grains FMJ
44/40 Winchester
200 grains Lead
225 gr.Lead
458 Winchester Magnum
500 grains FMJ
510 grains SP

Charge
Powder

Weight
(grs.)

Velocity
(fps)

Pressure

760
WXR
WXR
WXR
WXR

67.1
77.0
77.0
76.0
71.4

2995
3130
2970
2965
2800

60,800
58,000
56,400
54,800
58,700

748

36.2

2240

32,500 C.U.P.

748
760

46.0
48.0

2410
2240

37,000 C.U.P.
32,000 C.U.P.

760
WXR
WXR
WXR
760
760

70.0
76.0
73.0
75.0
63.2
59.8

2900
2860
2700
2640
2545
2285

51,000
60,200
57,300
57,000
50,500
51,500

748

39.0

2130

33,000 C.U.P.

748
760

42.1
42.1

2015
1805

31,000 C.U.P.
27,500 C.U.P.

748
748

50.6
46.2

2500
2250

50,000 C.U.P.
50,500 C.U.P.

760
760
760

77.5
77.5
77.5

2660
2560
2560

51,000 C.U.P.
51,500 C.U.P.
51,500 C.U.P.

231
231

6.7
5.8

1100
1000

12,000 C.U.P.
10,000 psi

748
748

73.0
75.0

2040
2065

39,000 C.U.P.
41,000 C.U.P.

psi
psi
psi
psi
psi

C.U.P.
psi
psi
psi
C.U.P.
C.U.P.

CT-Combined Technology, PSP-Pointed Soft Point, FS-Fail Safe, BST-Ballistic Silvertip, PG-Partition Gold, FMJ-Full Metal Jacket, SBT-Spitzer Boattail,
HPBT-Hollow Point Boattail, SP-Soft Point, FMJBT-Full Metal Jacket Boattail, HSP-Hollow Soft Point, OPE-Open Point Expanding

CAUTION: Reductions in powder charge not to exceed 10% or change in components

should not be made because such changes can cause dangerous pressures.

Winchester Centerfire Rifle

24

Winchester Centerfire Rifle

Caliber &
Bullet

Primer

Shell
Case

Powder
Type

Charge Wt.
(grs.)

Velocity
(fps)

270 Winchester
140 grain
Fail Safe Bullet

Win.WLR
Win.WLR
Win. WLR
Win. WLR

Win.
Win.
Win.
Win.

Varget
H4350
H450
H4831

44.5
52.5
57.0
56.5

2795
2869
2862
2890

50,200
49,700
50,800
50,300

Pressure
psi
psi
psi
psi

308 Winchester
180 grain
Fail Safe Bullet

Win. WLR
CCI 200
CCI 200
CCI 200
CCI 200
Win. WLR
CCI 200

Win.
Rem.
Rem.
Rem.
Rem.
Win.
Rem.

Reloader 12
Accurate 2495BR
Accurate 2230
Accurate 2700
Accurate 2460
Reloader 15
Accurate 2520

36.0
36.0
38.5
45.5
39.0
41.5
41.5

2285
2335
2430
2440
2465
2495
2520

55,380
51,000
49,900
49,200
50,200
56,910
48,600

psi
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
psi
CUP

300 Winchester
Magnum
180 grain
Fail Safe Bullet

CCI 200
CCI 200
Win.WLR
Win. WLR
CCI 200
Win. WLRM
Win. WLRM

Rem.
Rem.
Win.
Win.
Rem.
Win.
Win.

Accurate 2700
Accurate 3100
Reloader 19
Reloader 22
Accurate 4350
H4831
H4350

65.0
69.0
72.3
76.0
65.0
76.5
70.0

2795
2840
2845
2865
2880
2929
2954

61,700
60,300
55,680
54,490
61,900
51,600
52,600

psi
psi
psi
psi
psi
CUP
CUP

30-06
Springfield
180 grain
Fail Safe Bullet

CCI 200
CCI 200
CCI 200
CCI 200
Win. WLR
CCI 200
CCI 200
CCI 200
Win. WLR
Win. WLR
Win. WLR
Win. WLR
Win. WLR
Win. WLR

IMI
IMI
IMI
IMI
Win.
IMI
IMI
IMI
Win.
Win.
Win.
Win.
Win.
Win.

Accurate 2015BR
Accurate 2495BR
Accurate 2230
Accurate 2460
Reloader 12
Accurate 2520
Accurate 2700
Accurate 4350
Reloader 15
H414
H4895
Reloader 22
Reloader 19
H4350

39.5
43.5
42.5
43.5
45.3
46.0
52.0
53.0
47.0
51.0
47.0
59.0
57.2
55.0

2400
2450
2460
2500
2510
2545
2570
2575
2595
2621
2638
2665
2685
2725

50,000
50,000
49,300
50,000
56,840
48,000
49,100
48,800
56,510
48,800
48,500
51,980
55,270
49,100

CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
psi
CUP
CUP
CUP
psi
CUP
psi
psi
psi
CUP

300 Weatherby
Magnum
180 grain
Fail Safe Bullet

Fed. 215
Fed. 215

Rem.
Rem.

Accurate 4350
Accurate 3100

74.5
80.0

3034
3030

60,200 CUP
60,400 CUP

338 Winchester
Magnum
230 grain
Fail Safe Bullet

CCI 250
CCI 250
Win. WLR
Win. WLRM
Win. WLR
CCI 250

Win.
Win.
Win.
Win.
Win.
Win.

Accurate 2495BR
Accurate 2700
Reloader 22
H4350
Reloader 19
Accurate 4350

53.0
67.0
73.0
74.0
72.0
70.0

2525
2695
2750
2780
2785
2805

48,900
47,200
56,360
51,300
60,460
49,500

CUP
CUP
psi
CUP
psi
CUP

Reloader Data developed by Hercules Powder Co. Accurate Data developed by Accurate Arms Co.
Hodgdon Data developed by Hodgdon Powder Co. Winchester has no control over the user's actual
loading procedures and methods, or the condition of firearms and components used and assembled.
No responsibility for the use or safety in use of this data is assumed or implied. Reloader
is a trademark of Alliant Tech Systems. Accurate, 2015BR, 2230, 2460, 2495BR, 2520, 2700,
3100, and 4350, are trademarks of Accurate Arms Co. Varget, H4831, H4350, H414, H450
and H4895 are trademarks of Hodgdon Powder Co.

Winchester Centerfire Handgun

27

Additional Rifle Data for Fail Safe Bullets

WARNINGS
Read before using data
The shotshell and metallic cartridge data in this booklet supersede all previous data published for Winchester smokeless propellants.
The data shown in this booklet has been verified by tests fired in our laboratory under controlled conditions and found to produce safe cartridges. Since we have no control over the actual
loading procedures and methods used, or the condition or choice of firearms and components used and assembled, no responsibility for the use or safety in use of these data is assumed or
implied. Where data contained in this booklet list specific components, no changes or substitutions for these components can be made. The exception to this is substitutions
of bullets of the same type, diameter, and weight from reputable manufacturers, without risking significant changes in the level of ballistic performance and/or safety of the loads shown.
WARNING - All smokeless powders are extremely flammable. Keep them stored in their original containers in locked cabinets, out of the reach of children or incompetent persons,
and away from exposure to the suns rays, heating equipment, electrical equipment, or any source of heat, flame or sparks.
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OR TO USE THIS DATA EXACTLY AS SHOWN MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTS WITH SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR RELOADER AND/OR BYSTANDERS.
Black Powder - WARNING
Never substitute smokeless powder for black powder or Pyrodex or mix smokeless powder with black powder or Pyrodex. Never use smokeless powder in black powder firearms or in saluting
cannons. Smokeless powder has much more energy than black powder or Pyrodex. Substituting or mixing powders may cause the firearm to blow up resulting in personal injury,
property damage, or death.
Lead - WARNING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, and other substances known to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
Dram Equivalent - WARNING
Never use the dram equivalent measure as a weight for smokeless powders in reloading. Dangerously high pressures can occur and result in personal injury, property damage, or death.
Powder Storage - WARNING
The following information has been extracted from a pamphlet entitled Properties and Storage of Smokeless Powder issued by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute
(SAAMI) at Flintlock Ridge Office Center, 11 Mile Hill Rd., Newtown, CT 06470-2359/203-426-1320; FAX: 203-426-1087. For a free copy of the complete pamphlet send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address and request the pamphlet by title.
Considerations for Storage of Smokeless Powder
Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning, so it must be protected against accidental exposure to flame, sparks or high temperatures.
For these reasons, it is desirable that storage enclosures be made of insulating materials to protect the powder from external heat sources.
Once smokeless powder begins to burn, it will normally continue to burn (and generate gas pressure) until it is consumed.
D.O.T. approved containers are constructed to open up at low internal pressures to avoid the effects normally produced by the rupture or bursting of a strong container.
Storage enclosures for smokeless powder should be constructed in a similar manner:
1. Of fire-resistant and heat insulation materials to protect contents from external heat.
2. Sufficiently large to satisfactorily vent the gaseous products of combustion which would result if the quantity of smokeless powder within the enclosure accidentally ignited.
If a small, tightly enclosed storage enclosure is loaded to capacity with containers of smokeless powder, the wall of the enclosure will expand or move outwards to release the gas
pressure if the powder in storage is accidentally ignited. Under such conditions, the effects of the release of gas pressure are similar or identical to the effects produced by an explosion.
Hence only the smallest practical quantities of smokeless powder should be kept in storage, and then in strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and recommendations
of the National Fire Protection Association (reprinted at end of SAAMI pamphlet).
Recommendations for Storage of Smokeless Powder
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Be sure the storage area selected is free from any possible sources of excess heat and is isolated from open flame, furnaces, hot water heaters, etc. Do not
store smokeless powder where it will be exposed to suns rays. Avoid storage in areas where mechanical or electrical equipment is in operation. Restrict from the storage areas heat or sparks
which may result from improper, defective or overloaded circuits.
DO NOT STORE SMOKELESS POWDER IN THE SAME AREA WITH SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE GASES OR HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
STORE ONLY IN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVED CONTAINERS. Do not transfer the powder from an approved container into one which is not approved.
DO NOT SMOKE IN AREAS WHERE POWDER IS STORED OR USED. Place appropriate No Smoking signs in these areas.
DO NOT SUBJECT THE STORAGE CABINETS TO CLOSE CONFINEMENT.
STORAGE CABINETS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF INSULATING MATERIALS AND WITH A WEAK WALL, SEAMS OR JOINTS TO PROVIDE AN EASY MEANS OF SELF-VENTING.
DO NOT KEEP OLD OR SALVAGED POWDERS. Check old powder for deterioration regularly. Destroy deteriorated powders immediately.
OBEY ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING QUANTITY AND METHODS OF STORING. Do not store all your powders in one place. If you can, maintain separate storage locations.
Many small containers are safer than one or more large containers.
KEEP YOUR STORAGE AND USE AREA CLEAN. Clean up spilled powder promptly. Make sure surrounding area is free of trash or other readily combustible materials.
How to Check Smokeless Powder for Deterioration
Powder deterioration can be checked by opening the cap on the container and smelling the contents. Powder undergoing deterioration has an irritating odor. (Dont confuse this with
common solvent odors such as alcohol, ether and acetone.)
The best way to dispose of deteriorated smokeless powder is to burn it out in the open at an isolated location in small shallow piles (not over 1 deep). The quantity burned in any one pile
should never exceed one pound. Use an ignition train of slow burning combustible material so the person may retreat to a safe distance before powder is ignited.
Primer - WARNING
Instructions & Warning for the Safe Storage and Handling of Primers
It is the responsibility of all persons who receive, store and use primers to be aware of the hazards and to know and follow all approved safety procedures. It is your responsibility to strictly
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
Properties of Primers - DANGER
BULK STORAGE OF PRIMERS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!
Primers should never be stored, handled or used in bulk; i.e. piled or poured together. The energy of one exploding primer is sufficient to cause mass detonation of the surrounding
primers. This could result in property damage and serious injury or death to operators and/or bystanders.
Note: Primers Should Always Be Kept In Their Original Factory Containers.
Primers contain mixtures of chemical ingredients designed to explode and provide the necessary energy in the form of hot particles, heat, & gas to ignite propellant powders.
Primers are sensitive to the following:
Impact, Friction, Heat, Flame, Static Electricity, and Mishandling abuses.

Conditions which may cause misfires or poor ignition:

Exposure to water
Exposure to organic solvents such as paint thinner, gasoline, oil, grease, penetrating lubricants, etc.
Exposure to temperatures above 140 degrees Fahrenheit
Primers subjected to shaking, vibration, jolting, etc. may separate small particles of priming compound. This is referred to as dusting. Accumulation of primer dust in primer
feeds, on machine surfaces, in loading areas, etc. is extremely dangerous. Primer dust may cause fires and/or explosions due to heat, impact, friction, flame or static
electricity. These areas must be kept very clean.
Storage of Primers Store in a Cool Dry Place
BULK STORAGE OF PRIMERS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!
Primers should never be stored, handled or used in bulk; i.e. piled or poured together. The energy of one exploding primer is sufficient to cause mass detonation of the
surrounding primers. This could result in property damage and serious injury or death to operators and/or bystanders.
Note: Store Primers in a Cool Dry Place Away From Heat, Sparks & Flame.
Cabinets designated for primers only are recommended. They should be constructed of materials designed to provide a substantial delay in the transmissions of heat in case of fire.
The storage area should be clean and free of other combustible materials such as propellant powders, solvents, flammable gases, etc. Avoid areas which may be subjected to high
temperatures, open flames, furnaces, water heaters, direct sunlight, gunfire and bullet impact, the operation of mechanical or electrical equipment and static electricity. Primers should be
stored in original factory containers only. The packaging has been designed to minimize accidental ignition and to protect the consumers as well as the primers.
NEVER SMOKE IN PRIMER STORAGE AREAS.
Observe all federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances regarding quantities of primers stored and conditions of storage.
Handling of Primers - Handle with Care
BULK HANDLING OF PRIMERS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!
Primers should never be stored, handled or used in bulk; i.e. piled or poured together. The energy of one exploding primer is sufficient to cause mass detonation of the surrounding primers. This could result in property damage and serious injury or death to operators and/or bystanders.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times. Additional protection such as face shields and machine guards are also recommended for personal safety.
NEVER SMOKE WHILE HANDLING PRIMERS.
Primers are extremely sensitive and should always be handled with care.
Primers should be handled individually with adequate safeguards. The use of primer feeds for reloading is not recommended. Adequate protection from the danger of explosion must be provided by machine guards, barriers, etc.. Primer feeds allowing contact between or among individual primers cause a potentially dangerous condition and are to
be avoided. One exploding primer could cause detonation of all primers in the area.
Do not decap live primers. It is recommended live primers be destroyed by firing the empty shell or cartridge in a suitable firearm.
Areas designated for the storage and/or handling of primers should require equipment and wiring methods suitable for
hazardous locations (National Electrical Code, Class II, Div. I). Persons responsible for these areas should also observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and ordinances pertinent to their location.
Precautions should be taken to prevent the accumulation of static electricity on persons handling primers or conducting handloading procedures. Cotton clothing,
conductive shoes & floors, individual ground straps, static bars, leg stats, and proper electrical/mechanical grounds all help to reduce, dissipate and/or eliminate the buildup of
static electricity. Atmospheric conditions, especially low humidity, will increase the potential of static accumulation. The working area should be maintained at a comfort-able
temperature with a relative humidity of at least 60% to minimize static buildup and/or discharge.
Good housekeeping is a must for safe cartridge loading and primer handling. Equipment and work areas should be kept clean and free of loose primers, primer dust,
propellant powder, and/or abrasive materials. A damp cloth or sponge should be used to clean contaminated areas and be thoroughly rinsed after use. Do not use a vacuum
cleaner because fire or explosion may result.
Loading operations should be conducted with a minimum quantity of primers. Unused primers should be returned to the original package and placed in a designated safe storage area.
It is common sense to make primers unavailable to children, household pets, and any individuals that are not familiar with the potential danger of primers.
Never smoke or allow open flames, spark sources or hot particles near primers or loading areas.
Additional References:
Sporting Arms & Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (S.A.A.M.I.)
National Electrical Code (NEC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 495, Explosive Materials Code
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
WARNING: DO NOT INTERCHANGE FEDERAL 209 AND FEDERAL 209A PRIMERS
Reloading Precautions WARNING
Follow these precautions to assure maximum enjoyment and safety in reloading and uniform performance of your reloads. Remember you can suffer severe burns, be badly
injured, or killed if the strictest safety precautions and housekeeping rules are not enforced.
1. Exercise care at all times. Wear safety glasses while reloading.
2. Never smoke while handling powder or primers or during any reloading operation.
3. Keep powder and primers away from heat, sparks and open flames.
4. Store powder in a cool, dry place at all times.
5. Never use a powder unless you are certain of its identity.
5. -Always read warnings on powder and component container labels.
5. -Always read and understand the instruction manual for your reloading machine/tools.
5. -Always reload in strict compliance with instructions in current reloading manuals.
6. Do not mix powders.
7. Devote full attention to reloading operations avoid distractions.
8. Keep powder and primers out of reach of children.
9. Use components as recommended; dont take shortcuts.
10. Never exceed maximum recommended loads.
11. Examine every shell or cartridge before loading to insure good condition.
12. Double check every operation for safety and uniformity.
13. Check powder charge level in shells to avoid double charges.
14. On centerfire loads, start with charge weights 10% below recommended maximum loads.
15. Always watch for indications of excessive pressure.
16. Do not decap live primers; it is safer to destroy them by firing the empty shell or cartridge in a firearm.
17. Do not substitute components, except bullets of the same type and weight from reputable manufacturers. It could result in a significant change in ballistics,
and unsatisfactory or even dangerous load.
18. Observe all local fire regulations and codes with respect to quantities of powders and primers stored and conditions of storage.
19. Store powder in its original container. Never transfer it from one storage container to another since this increases the possibility of becoming mislabeled.
20. Do not use the shotshell data contained in this handbook with steel shot; to do so would cause an extremely dangerous condition. Steel shot requires the use of
special data, wads and powders.
When such components become available, Winchester will develop data specifically for steel shot.

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WARNINGS
Read before using data
The shotshell and metallic cartridge data in this booklet supersede all previous data published for Winchester smokeless propellants.
The data shown in this booklet has been verified by tests fired in our laboratory under controlled conditions and found to produce safe cartridges. Since we have no control over the actual
loading procedures and methods used, or the condition or choice of firearms and components used and assembled, no responsibility for the use or safety in use of these data is assumed or
implied. Where data contained in this booklet list specific components, no changes or substitutions for these components can be made. The exception to this is substitutions
of bullets of the same type, diameter, and weight from reputable manufacturers, without risking significant changes in the level of ballistic performance and/or safety of the loads shown.
WARNING - All smokeless powders are extremely flammable. Keep them stored in their original containers in locked cabinets, out of the reach of children or incompetent persons,
and away from exposure to the suns rays, heating equipment, electrical equipment, or any source of heat, flame or sparks.
WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, LIMITED OR FULL; SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
MERCHANTABILITY; AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS
OR TO USE THIS DATA EXACTLY AS SHOWN MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTS WITH SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR RELOADER AND/OR BYSTANDERS.
Black Powder - WARNING
Never substitute smokeless powder for black powder or Pyrodex or mix smokeless powder with black powder or Pyrodex. Never use smokeless powder in black powder firearms or in saluting
cannons. Smokeless powder has much more energy than black powder or Pyrodex. Substituting or mixing powders may cause the firearm to blow up resulting in personal injury,
property damage, or death.
Lead - WARNING
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, and other substances known to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
Dram Equivalent - WARNING
Never use the dram equivalent measure as a weight for smokeless powders in reloading. Dangerously high pressures can occur and result in personal injury, property damage, or death.
Powder Storage - WARNING
The following information has been extracted from a pamphlet entitled Properties and Storage of Smokeless Powder issued by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute
(SAAMI) at Flintlock Ridge Office Center, 11 Mile Hill Rd., Newtown, CT 06470-2359/203-426-1320; FAX: 203-426-1087. For a free copy of the complete pamphlet send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address and request the pamphlet by title.
Considerations for Storage of Smokeless Powder
Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning, so it must be protected against accidental exposure to flame, sparks or high temperatures.
For these reasons, it is desirable that storage enclosures be made of insulating materials to protect the powder from external heat sources.
Once smokeless powder begins to burn, it will normally continue to burn (and generate gas pressure) until it is consumed.
D.O.T. approved containers are constructed to open up at low internal pressures to avoid the effects normally produced by the rupture or bursting of a strong container.
Storage enclosures for smokeless powder should be constructed in a similar manner:
1. Of fire-resistant and heat insulation materials to protect contents from external heat.
2. Sufficiently large to satisfactorily vent the gaseous products of combustion which would result if the quantity of smokeless powder within the enclosure accidentally ignited.
If a small, tightly enclosed storage enclosure is loaded to capacity with containers of smokeless powder, the wall of the enclosure will expand or move outwards to release the gas
pressure if the powder in storage is accidentally ignited. Under such conditions, the effects of the release of gas pressure are similar or identical to the effects produced by an explosion.
Hence only the smallest practical quantities of smokeless powder should be kept in storage, and then in strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and recommendations
of the National Fire Protection Association (reprinted at end of SAAMI pamphlet).
Recommendations for Storage of Smokeless Powder
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Be sure the storage area selected is free from any possible sources of excess heat and is isolated from open flame, furnaces, hot water heaters, etc. Do not
store smokeless powder where it will be exposed to suns rays. Avoid storage in areas where mechanical or electrical equipment is in operation. Restrict from the storage areas heat or sparks
which may result from improper, defective or overloaded circuits.
DO NOT STORE SMOKELESS POWDER IN THE SAME AREA WITH SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE GASES OR HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
STORE ONLY IN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVED CONTAINERS. Do not transfer the powder from an approved container into one which is not approved.
DO NOT SMOKE IN AREAS WHERE POWDER IS STORED OR USED. Place appropriate No Smoking signs in these areas.
DO NOT SUBJECT THE STORAGE CABINETS TO CLOSE CONFINEMENT.
STORAGE CABINETS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF INSULATING MATERIALS AND WITH A WEAK WALL, SEAMS OR JOINTS TO PROVIDE AN EASY MEANS OF SELF-VENTING.
DO NOT KEEP OLD OR SALVAGED POWDERS. Check old powder for deterioration regularly. Destroy deteriorated powders immediately.
OBEY ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING QUANTITY AND METHODS OF STORING. Do not store all your powders in one place. If you can, maintain separate storage locations.
Many small containers are safer than one or more large containers.
KEEP YOUR STORAGE AND USE AREA CLEAN. Clean up spilled powder promptly. Make sure surrounding area is free of trash or other readily combustible materials.
How to Check Smokeless Powder for Deterioration
Powder deterioration can be checked by opening the cap on the container and smelling the contents. Powder undergoing deterioration has an irritating odor. (Dont confuse this with
common solvent odors such as alcohol, ether and acetone.)
The best way to dispose of deteriorated smokeless powder is to burn it out in the open at an isolated location in small shallow piles (not over 1 deep). The quantity burned in any one pile
should never exceed one pound. Use an ignition train of slow burning combustible material so the person may retreat to a safe distance before powder is ignited.
Primer - WARNING
Instructions & Warning for the Safe Storage and Handling of Primers
It is the responsibility of all persons who receive, store and use primers to be aware of the hazards and to know and follow all approved safety procedures. It is your responsibility to strictly
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
Properties of Primers - DANGER
BULK STORAGE OF PRIMERS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!
Primers should never be stored, handled or used in bulk; i.e. piled or poured together. The energy of one exploding primer is sufficient to cause mass detonation of the surrounding
primers. This could result in property damage and serious injury or death to operators and/or bystanders.
Note: Primers Should Always Be Kept In Their Original Factory Containers.
Primers contain mixtures of chemical ingredients designed to explode and provide the necessary energy in the form of hot particles, heat, & gas to ignite propellant powders.
Primers are sensitive to the following:
Impact, Friction, Heat, Flame, Static Electricity, and Mishandling abuses.

Conditions which may cause misfires or poor ignition:

Exposure to water
Exposure to organic solvents such as paint thinner, gasoline, oil, grease, penetrating lubricants, etc.
Exposure to temperatures above 140 degrees Fahrenheit
Primers subjected to shaking, vibration, jolting, etc. may separate small particles of priming compound. This is referred to as dusting. Accumulation of primer dust in primer
feeds, on machine surfaces, in loading areas, etc. is extremely dangerous. Primer dust may cause fires and/or explosions due to heat, impact, friction, flame or static
electricity. These areas must be kept very clean.
Storage of Primers Store in a Cool Dry Place
BULK STORAGE OF PRIMERS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!
Primers should never be stored, handled or used in bulk; i.e. piled or poured together. The energy of one exploding primer is sufficient to cause mass detonation of the
surrounding primers. This could result in property damage and serious injury or death to operators and/or bystanders.
Note: Store Primers in a Cool Dry Place Away From Heat, Sparks & Flame.
Cabinets designated for primers only are recommended. They should be constructed of materials designed to provide a substantial delay in the transmissions of heat in case of fire.
The storage area should be clean and free of other combustible materials such as propellant powders, solvents, flammable gases, etc. Avoid areas which may be subjected to high
temperatures, open flames, furnaces, water heaters, direct sunlight, gunfire and bullet impact, the operation of mechanical or electrical equipment and static electricity. Primers should be
stored in original factory containers only. The packaging has been designed to minimize accidental ignition and to protect the consumers as well as the primers.
NEVER SMOKE IN PRIMER STORAGE AREAS.
Observe all federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances regarding quantities of primers stored and conditions of storage.
Handling of Primers - Handle with Care
BULK HANDLING OF PRIMERS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!
Primers should never be stored, handled or used in bulk; i.e. piled or poured together. The energy of one exploding primer is sufficient to cause mass detonation of the surrounding primers. This could result in property damage and serious injury or death to operators and/or bystanders.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times. Additional protection such as face shields and machine guards are also recommended for personal safety.
NEVER SMOKE WHILE HANDLING PRIMERS.
Primers are extremely sensitive and should always be handled with care.
Primers should be handled individually with adequate safeguards. The use of primer feeds for reloading is not recommended. Adequate protection from the danger of explosion must be provided by machine guards, barriers, etc.. Primer feeds allowing contact between or among individual primers cause a potentially dangerous condition and are to
be avoided. One exploding primer could cause detonation of all primers in the area.
Do not decap live primers. It is recommended live primers be destroyed by firing the empty shell or cartridge in a suitable firearm.
Areas designated for the storage and/or handling of primers should require equipment and wiring methods suitable for
hazardous locations (National Electrical Code, Class II, Div. I). Persons responsible for these areas should also observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and ordinances pertinent to their location.
Precautions should be taken to prevent the accumulation of static electricity on persons handling primers or conducting handloading procedures. Cotton clothing,
conductive shoes & floors, individual ground straps, static bars, leg stats, and proper electrical/mechanical grounds all help to reduce, dissipate and/or eliminate the buildup of
static electricity. Atmospheric conditions, especially low humidity, will increase the potential of static accumulation. The working area should be maintained at a comfort-able
temperature with a relative humidity of at least 60% to minimize static buildup and/or discharge.
Good housekeeping is a must for safe cartridge loading and primer handling. Equipment and work areas should be kept clean and free of loose primers, primer dust,
propellant powder, and/or abrasive materials. A damp cloth or sponge should be used to clean contaminated areas and be thoroughly rinsed after use. Do not use a vacuum
cleaner because fire or explosion may result.
Loading operations should be conducted with a minimum quantity of primers. Unused primers should be returned to the original package and placed in a designated safe storage area.
It is common sense to make primers unavailable to children, household pets, and any individuals that are not familiar with the potential danger of primers.
Never smoke or allow open flames, spark sources or hot particles near primers or loading areas.
Additional References:
Sporting Arms & Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (S.A.A.M.I.)
National Electrical Code (NEC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 495, Explosive Materials Code
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
WARNING: DO NOT INTERCHANGE FEDERAL 209 AND FEDERAL 209A PRIMERS
Reloading Precautions WARNING
Follow these precautions to assure maximum enjoyment and safety in reloading and uniform performance of your reloads. Remember you can suffer severe burns, be badly
injured, or killed if the strictest safety precautions and housekeeping rules are not enforced.
1. Exercise care at all times. Wear safety glasses while reloading.
2. Never smoke while handling powder or primers or during any reloading operation.
3. Keep powder and primers away from heat, sparks and open flames.
4. Store powder in a cool, dry place at all times.
5. Never use a powder unless you are certain of its identity.
5. -Always read warnings on powder and component container labels.
5. -Always read and understand the instruction manual for your reloading machine/tools.
5. -Always reload in strict compliance with instructions in current reloading manuals.
6. Do not mix powders.
7. Devote full attention to reloading operations avoid distractions.
8. Keep powder and primers out of reach of children.
9. Use components as recommended; dont take shortcuts.
10. Never exceed maximum recommended loads.
11. Examine every shell or cartridge before loading to insure good condition.
12. Double check every operation for safety and uniformity.
13. Check powder charge level in shells to avoid double charges.
14. On centerfire loads, start with charge weights 10% below recommended maximum loads.
15. Always watch for indications of excessive pressure.
16. Do not decap live primers; it is safer to destroy them by firing the empty shell or cartridge in a firearm.
17. Do not substitute components, except bullets of the same type and weight from reputable manufacturers. It could result in a significant change in ballistics,
and unsatisfactory or even dangerous load.
18. Observe all local fire regulations and codes with respect to quantities of powders and primers stored and conditions of storage.
19. Store powder in its original container. Never transfer it from one storage container to another since this increases the possibility of becoming mislabeled.
20. Do not use the shotshell data contained in this handbook with steel shot; to do so would cause an extremely dangerous condition. Steel shot requires the use of
special data, wads and powders.
When such components become available, Winchester will develop data specifically for steel shot.

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