Description
Winchester 296 is a BALL POWDER® smokeless propellant developed for large handgun loads. Built for loaders seeking factory-focused performance at the bench, it is an ideal solution for .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum ammunition.
Its high loading density provides optimal velocity in its intended applications. Winchester 296 brings the efficient, purpose-built character of BALL POWDER® to magnum handgun loading, with a formulation centered on demanding large-handgun loads.
Winchester 296 also serves .410-bore shotshell loading needs. It is an ideal solution for .410-bore shotshell ammunition and is recommended for .410-bore AA loads, making it a practical option across its specified handgun and shotshell applications.
Made in the USA, Winchester 296 is offered in 1 lb., 4 lb., and 8 lb. containers. Choose the container size that fits your loading volume while relying on a propellant designed for the listed magnum handgun and .410-bore applications.
- BALL POWDER® smokeless propellant
- Developed for large handgun loads
- Ideal for .357 Magnum loading
- Ideal for .44 Magnum loading
- Suitable for .410-bore shotshell ammunition
- Recommended for .410-bore AA loads
- High loading density for optimal velocity
- Made in the USA
- Available in 1 lb., 4 lb., and 8 lb. containers
Product Info
- Warnings:
- WARNINGS FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
- SDS:
- SAFETY DATA SHEET
- Info:
- SALES & SHIPPING
- Type:
- Pistol
- Type:
- Shotshell
- Group:
- Smokeless Powder
- Temperature_Stable:
- No
- Extra_Clean_Burn:
- Yes
- Form:
- Spherical
- Subsonic:
- Yes
- Base:
- Double
- Q&A:
- Is Winchester 296 suitable for large handgun ammunition?
- Winchester 296 is suitable for large handgun loads, including .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum applications.
- What are the key features of Winchester 296?
- It is a BALL POWDER® smokeless propellant with high loading density for optimal velocity.
- What can Winchester 296 be used to load?
- Winchester 296 is intended for .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .410-bore shotshell ammunition. It is also recommended for .410-bore AA loads.
- What sizes is Winchester 296 available in?
- Winchester 296 is available in 1 lb., 4 lb., and 8 lb. containers.
Reviews
23 Reviews
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296 powder
I've been using this powder for decades. I'm 76 years young and have used 296 in all my 44 magnum rifles and pistols for magnum full power loads. Works best when you fill the powder to the base of the bullet. Not a powder for light loads in 44 magnum. I started using 296 in the 300 BLK rifle for 125 and 130 gr. bullets with great success. Very accurate and same as 44 magnum, best to fill case to the bottom of the bullet. Do not try to compress this powder in 300 BLK. Use another powder if you think you need more velocity but that is a useless endeavor IMO with the 300 BLK.
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Great Results Reloading 300 BLK
I have been using this to reload 300 Blackout and have had very positive, very consistent results. I have no intention of changing!
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I love the performance of the powder but I don’t like some of the characteristics loading with the powder.
The powder migration seems to be more of a problem with Spolar loaders than other brands.
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Winchester 296
This stuff is awesome in my 460 S&W Mag, 454 Casull and 44 Mag. It's very powerful, reliable if a mag primer and heavy crimp is used, and super clean.
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W296
After completing the tests to make sure my powder is safe I went to the range. My 46 year old powder fired just as smooth, clean, with zero unburned powder as it did when it was new. My Dan Wesson 357 vent, 6' barrel loves this powder.
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Win. 296 powder
I use this to reload .357 magnum. High performance every time.
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.41 Magnum, 265 gr WFNGC
This is a terrific load in the .41 Magnum. I load 20.3/Federal magnum primer, new Starline brass. However, in Model 57 Smith and Wesson revolvers, I get an average of 1150 fps. Somewhat understandable, as I presume the factory velocity is measured from non-vented barrels.
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reloading with Winchester 296 ball
Works good for 357 mag, achieves expected 1200+ fps. Feeds well in my Hornady progressive press.
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I've used this powder for several years and it has worked perfectly!!
I would recommend it to others.