Reloading Win 244

[Packpeddler]

I want to try 244 with 38-40 / 44-40 but have no load data or can fine any. Hoping someone can help...

 

[kalielkslayer]

I think if you search long enough, maybe Winchester’s website, you’ll see it’s the same as 231.

My understanding is it’s an improved 231 with less flash, or a copper inhibitor. Hard to keep up with these new powders.

somebody correct me if I’m wrong.

 

[Blue68f100]

Contact Winchester/Hodgdon tech support. If they have any data they will give it to you. Most normally reply with in a few days.

 

[snuzzo29]

I think if you search long enough, maybe Winchester’s website, you’ll see it’s the same as 231.

My understanding is it’s an improved 231 with less flash, or a copper inhibitor. Hard to keep up with these new powders.

somebody correct me if I’m wrong.

It is not the same as W231. W244 is actually a little bit slower than W231. The data between the 2 is close but not the same. I use W244 in 9mm and .40 S&W.

 

[Packpeddler]

Loaded 44-40 200gn today with 6.4gr w244 prolly shoot it next week...

shot today 4/21/21
1. 753 fps
2. 758
3. 758
4. 795
5. 795

1. 774
2. 786
3. 803
4. 819
5. 801

 

[kalielkslayer]

It is not the same as W231. W244 is actually a little bit slower than W231. The data between the 2 is close but not the same. I use W244 in 9mm and .40 S&W.

Thanks!

 

[Charlie98]

It is not the same as W231. W244 is actually a little bit slower than W231. The data between the 2 is close but not the same. I use W244 in 9mm and .40 S&W.

Quite true. Similar but NOT the same. HP-38 and W231 ARE the same.

I actually prefer W244 to W231, just because it's 'slowernessness' compared to W231 works better for me and what I load. I use it in 9mm and 200grn .45ACP loads.

Loaded 44-40 200gn today with 6.4gr w244 prolly shoot it next week...

Did you find data for it somewhere...?

 

[Packpeddler]

Quite true. Similar but NOT the same. HP-38 and W231 ARE the same.

I actually prefer W244 to W231, just because it's 'slowernessness' compared to W231 works better for me and what I load. I use it in 9mm and 200grn .45ACP loads.



Did you find data for it somewhere...?

No just looked a t Unique/231 and come up with i hope low/medium velocity load to try. See what chrono says...

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Email Winchester/Hodgdon and ask them for data. Most times they have data that hasn't made it into the site yet, especially for newer powders.