W680 powder should be usable in cartridges ranging from .22 Hornet to .458 Winchester Magnum.You know! The OP came here asking about old data and is told he is wasting his time, throw away the powder and everything but load data. Indolent matter if you think the powder is worth your time, the OP wants to use it, not you.
Like I said above, I'm not sure but I think AA1680 is the same powder but if course you have to verify that before using it. I'm not home this week so I don't have access to my manuals but when i do get home I will try to find specific data for WW680.
Even assuming that you can find original W680 data, it would be unwise to rely on it for 30+ year old powder.
I know there are those online who love to argue. You may or may not be one if those. When I Saud he could use AA1680 as a guide, I meant just that, a guide. I didn't tell anyone to use the data directly. As for the powder being made in 3 different countries, so what. That's the thing about commercial powder, they make it the same within reason for safety. If it changes considerably they change the name.W680 powder should be usable in cartridges ranging from .22 Hornet to .458 Winchester Magnum.
What specific data do you intend to provide?
As of this time OP hasn't specified a caliber/chambering.
In any case you answered the question in the second post of the thread when you said: "You can use AA1680 data as a guide."
W680/A1680 has been made in at least three countries that I know of (USA, Israel and Czech Republic). Any W680 possessed by the OP is old enough that specific period data isn't really applicable.
Even assuming that you can find original W680 data, it would be unwise to rely on it for 30+ year old powder.
My question about what specific data you intended to provide was aimed more at the OP. He asked for data in his first (and so far only) post of the thread.Got some of this Win.680, any idea what it's for and data. Can't find it on-line, it's old.
IIRC Winchester developed 680 specifically for loading 7.62x39 in the late 60's/early 70's. It's probably best suited for lower capacity rifle cases like .22 Hornet, 7.62x39 and 300 Blackout or super magnum pistol loads like .454 Casull and .460 S&W.
Secondary uses would be reduced loads in larger rifle cases like .308, 30-06 or 8mm Mauser.
As long as it looks and smells right, I'd probably use it. Working up practice loads for the average AK or SKS isn't a super involved process for me. Just select a bullet and a desired velocity, work up to it, then load a bunch up.
We're not talking about gilt edge 600+ yard sniper ammo here.
How much of the powder did you get?
I have approx. a pound, not sure what I can use it for. I only have 9mm, and 22-250.
What calibers would you be interested in loading?
Not sure how to PM but my email is [email protected]I'm in the camp that would use a powder from back in the olden days.
I have a reloading manual that lists Winchester 680 for at least the 22 Hornet. If you PM me your e-mail address and the specific cartridge(s) you're interested in loading, I'd be happy to scan and e-mail the information to you.
I really don't know whether or not Win. 680 was replaced by 1680. If it's 1680 it should be good for the 460 S&W Magnum among other cartridges.
You could work up reduced loads for your .22-250 using W680 without too much trouble.Alright so if there isn't anything for those cal. then I'll just burn it . Too bad to waste good powder. Thanks to all.
Wow very cool, BUT what would you start at. 4064 is what I use and I'm loading at 33.1 gr. How much less or just try some thing? I've never experimented but it's worth trying.You could work up reduced loads for your .22-250 using W680 without too much trouble.
They wouldn't be good for 400 yard varmint hunting, but they'd likely be fine for target practice out to @ 200 yards.
If barrel life is important to you, reduced power loads won't give you near as much throat erosion as full power ammunition.