WSF Powder

[Jackiesman]

I recently inherited some (14 oz) of WSF. On the can it says it is good for many handguns but none of my 5 loading manuals have data on its use in 38, 357, 9mm, 40 cal, or 45. Does anyone have a reference that they would share? I may just have to give it away if I can’t find data, and I would appreciate any help.

 

[LaneP]

There are some WSF loads on the Hodgdon website, https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center

 

[Charlie98]

Although I've not been able to find any, rumor has it, it is an excellent powder for 9mm.

 

[LiveLife]

WSF is one of powders I used for USPSA matches and it produced good accuracy while generating higher velocities (compared to other match powders) that I used it to produce "duplicate" factory JHP ammunition for practice using same Gold Dot/Golden Saber projectiles.

In addition to Hodgdon online load data, plenty of WSF loads in Speer load data - https://www.speer.com/reloading/handgun-data.html

 

[AJC1]

Winchester load data manuals are.easily found on Google for download. If you can't find what you need pm me your email and I'll fill you up.

 

[AJC1]

https://www.appuntidiricarica.com/pluginAppObj_120_24/Winchester-Reloaders-Manual-.pdf

 

[Bazoo]

I use it in 45 auto. The Lyman manual lists it. I can offer pics of data for it. I worked up loads with Lee TL452-230-2r and tl452-230-tc.

I have no complaints other than lack of data.

 

[Otto]

I burned a couple of pounds last year using 4.8gr under 124g Match Winners. This load is accurate and soft shooting. I’m guessing it runs around 1040fps.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I use it in 45 auto. The Lyman manual lists it. I can offer pics of data for it. I worked up loads with Lee TL452-230-2r and tl452-230-tc.

I have no complaints other than lack of data.

.45ACP was my first thought, too.
https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center?rdc=true&type=53

 

[Howland937]

I use WSF for 9mm, as a couple of members here had shared their positive experience. I typically load both 115 and 124 at 4.2gr and get great function and as much accuracy as I'm capable of utilizing.

 

[Jackiesman]

Outstanding! I appreciate the help. A friend has a Lyman 49th edition and he’s letting me use it. It has some data. And the numbers that some of you provided has filled the holes. Just for information I have a Lee 2nd edition and a Hornady 9th, and neither mention it in those calibers. Anyway, I’m good to go and appreciate the help. Thanks to all of you.

 

[joneb]

I've used WSF with good results for .380 acp, 9x19, .44spl and 45 acp.
WSF may work well for a 135-158 +P load in 38 spl. not sure but it's on the list, as well as a 44 mag load with some 210gr MBC coated bullets.

 

[lordpaxman]

I too used the Hodgdon online data for the calibers you’re intending to reload. WSF meters well, burns well and produces good groups. My subjective data shows it’s a bit more Smokey than other powders at a given PF but not offensively so. You’ll probably want to buy more of it, I suggest a bigger jug when they become available. It’s cousin, WST, is a faster powder, and works well in the calibers mentioned. Good luck.

 

[JJFitch]

WSF works well for duplicating factory velocities with heavier bullets!

Smiles,

 

[BW460]

WSF is my favorite powder for .40 S&W.

 

[greyling22]

I'm using 3.7-3.8 grains of wsf with a lead 125grn bullet for my 9mm's. it give me about 1050fps out of an 8" ar barrel and about 950 or so out of a 4.5" pistol barrel.

I've used pounds of the stuff.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I'm using 3.7-3.8 grains of wsf with a lead 125grn bullet for my 9mm's. it give me about 1050fps out of an 8" ar barrel and about 950 or so out of a 4.5" pistol barrel.

I've used pounds of the stuff.

Is that the ACME wide nose 125gr? I seat those to a COAL (A = “average”) of 1.060” to seat in my FEG Hi-Power. That’s about the most accurate coated bullet I’ve tried in that gun.

 

[greyling22]

Is that the ACME wide nose 125gr? I seat those to a COAL (A = “average”) of 1.060” to seat in my FEG Hi-Power. That’s about the most accurate coated bullet I’ve tried in that gun.

it's both a lee 125grn rnfp https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000690306/6-cavity-mold-358-125-rf and a brazos bullets this https://www.brazosprecision.com/38-125gr-Truncated-ConeBevel-BaseGroove-820ct-0056bullet_p_32.html

I forget what they are seated to, but i'ts short. approx an inch and a bit. (an exact amount I know)

 

[Dudedog]

I like WSF in 9mm good stuff IMO.
My current USPSA match load is 124s with WSF
Very mixed range brass....S+B SP, 5" 1911 with tired barrel
Name RMR 124 MPR @ 1.09 4.4 WSF
Notes N/A
Number of Shots 10
Extreme Spread 45
Average 1052
Standard Deviation 12
Power Factor Average 131
Power Factor Low 127
Power Factor High 133
Shot List Index Velocity Temperature Barometric Pressure Bullet Weight Ft/Lbs Power Factor Date
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 1 1027 124 290 127 ######## this one messed up my ES
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 2 1056 124 307 131 ########
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 3 1054 124 306 131 ########
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 4 1054 124 306 131 ########
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 5 1041 124 298 129 ########
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 6 1072 124 316 133 ######## this one messed up my ES
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 7 1062 124 311 132 ########
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 8 1060 124 309 131 ########
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 9 1059 124 309 131 ########
RMR 124 MPR 4.4 WSF 10 1041 124 298 129 ########