Winchester 244 powder

[sirgrumps]

Does anyone have any experience use 244?
It appears to be slower than 231, but faster than WSF, but the copper fouling reducetion chemistry, like some other Hodgedon powder.

I have been using WW231/BP-38 for decades, loading 45acp, 38 special, and 9mm.
But Considering that powder will be much scarcer than normal, post pandemic, I am looking for solid alternatives.

[bruce381]

think 244 is way more scares than 231

[divingin]

think 244 is way more scares than 231

Scarce? Or scary?

FWIW, Titegroup and WST (among others) both work well for the calibers mentioned.

[bruce381]

LOL scarce I cannot spell as in You cannot find any never seem 244

[animosity3750]

I got a scorching deal on a jug of 244 a while ago and I've been trying to use it for pistol and it's terrible. It's worse than 231. Too slow, too dirty, too stinky. So I use it to make reduced rifle loads in 308 and 30-06.

[BeFrank]

I have had very good luck with it on midrange 44SP, SD's less than 10. It works fine in 38 and low power 9mm

[Revoman]

I agree with BeFrank.
I have been using it for about a month now and started at the low-end load of 2.5, the high load is a mere 2.8, so a very limited range for 148gr LHBWC in .38 caliber.
Wasn't as clean as I'd like, so bump the load up to 2.8 and adjusted my crimp to a slightly heavier one.
Burns cleaner be a smidge than 231, way cleaner than Bullseye and pleasant to shoot.
YMMV

Mike

[jsanch03]

I have a jug arriving tomorrow although it’s marketed as “similar” to win 244. I plan on ladder testing it in 9mm and 45. As soon as I get to testing I’ll post what’s worked for me and in what platforms