Wc844

[buckbeans]

I just bought some Winchester 231 locally and was offered an 8 lb jug of WC844 for 80 dollars. I was thinking about using it for a 223 that I haven't bought yet!!!
Just wondered if I can get some feedback on this powder. It was unopended, still sealed in the shipper.
If I don't get the rifle would there be interest in a FTF sale in Tucson.

[Guesser]

If it is a similar lot to the WC844 that I use, it is a great powder for 60 gr. and lighter in 223. Mine is loaded grain for grain as H-335. Loads almost exactly the same as A2230, but I haven't fully explored that relationship; yet.

[Shiloh]

I just bought some Winchester 231 locally and was offered an 8 lb jug of WC844 for 80 dollars. I was thinking about using it for a 223 that I haven't bought yet!!!
Just wondered if I can get some feedback on this powder. It was unopended, still sealed in the shipper.
If I don't get the rifle would there be interest in a FTF sale in Tucson.

That is a good price. Used to be $65 some time ago and seen it up to $120 recently.
Had I needed it, I would have bought at that price. I went to canister powder when surplus became scarce and is now priced similar to canister. Surplus powder is not really a deal anymore.

Shiloh

[nicholst55]

Surplus powder is not really a deal anymore.

Shiloh

^This^

[BCB]

I use lots of it in the 223...

My lot number is 726...

I find it to be a grain or 2 slower than my lot of H-335...

I wish I would have purchased another 8-pound keg when I got it years ago...

Good-luck...BCB

[Shiloh]

I use lots of it in the 223...

My lot number is 726...

I find it to be a grain or 2 slower than my lot of H-335...

I wish I would have purchased another 8-pound keg when I got it years ago...

Good-luck...BCB

ME TOO!!!!

My supply of his SR 7641 (SR 4759 Clone) is dwindling. I have a stock, but when gone, there ain't no more. :sad:

Shiloh

[buckbeans]

BCB
The powder canister is still in the box, where do you find the lot number?

[Marlin Junky]

I'd buy it as long as it's not 844-T (for tracer ammo).

MJ

[BCB]

BCB
The powder canister is still in the box, where do you find the lot number?

My WC-844 is in a white plastic gallon jug that has a label attached to it...

It has a line right about the "Flammable Solid" warning that says "Lot"...

After that it is handwritten in..."726"...

This powder came from Camp Perry in 2008...

BCB

[dualsport]

Yes, buy it. It's a great price and a useful powder for cb loads.

[SciFiJim]

I'd buy it as long as it's not 844-T (for tracer ammo).

I've seen this before. What is the difference between 844 and 844T?

[Shiloh]

I've seen this before. What is the difference between 844 and 844T?

The tracer powder ( T Designation)is for igniting the trace compound. probably a hotter powder. Both Bartlett and Pat's reloading have had it in the past.

Shiloh