Anyone use W244 in 44spl, 45 colt, 480R, 475L, or 500L?

[singleaction]

A local store has Win 244 on sale for $15/lb. I’ve never used it. However, since it’s so cheap, I would consider buying some, and future powder shortages will come. Anyone here used it for mild to mid-range loads in any of the rounds listed in the title? I currently have all my needs in this category covered with Red Dot, W231/HP38, Titegroup, Power Pistol, and Longshot, and I’m working to pare these down by two or three powders. Any recommendations for loads and or applications would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

“Winchester WinClean 244 is a ball powder developed for medium handgun loads. It is ideally suited to 38 Special, 45 Auto, and 9mm standard loads. Consistency, low flash, and a broad range of applications make this powder a choice for any handgun cartridge loader. Since it is a ball powder, it features precise metering. And with the WinClean additive, this powder is cleaner burning and reduces copper fouling.”

[bushog]

I think Sixshot uses it in a .32 if I recall correctly.

[singleaction]

Sept 24, 2023 22:00:00 GMT -5 bushog said:

I think Sixshot uses it in a .32 if I recall correctly.

I don’t currently own any flavor of 32 (or 480, 475L, or 500L for that matter), but plan to. 

[parallaxbill]

Heck of a nice price! Haven't seen price per pound like that in decades.

[bamagreg]

I have used it and it works well. Very similar to W231

[handloadingnotes]

I have not used Win 244 it but that price is a deal! And there is manufacture load data for 45 Colt and 44 Spl here: www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center

A pretty favorable review here: www.handloadermagazine.com/propellant-profiles-9

If I were in your shoes I would get it

[longoval]

I would buy a lot at $15/lb.

[singleaction]

Thanks fellas!

[blackmamba]

44 Spcl. w/ Brazos 215 SWC, 7.0 gr 244, F150 primer for 960 fps

[Randominator]

I use W244 in my 454 with a 265 grain cast bullet.

[bigbore5]

Plenty of decent looking data on the Hogdon site. Looks pretty decent

[blackmamba]

I will add that case fill is lousy in these big cartridges, but it doesn't seem to affect accuracy. Just be careful to not double fill.