HP38

[maddmaxx11]

I have wanted to try some Win 231 and found a bunch of HP 38 at the LGS. I had heard that Win 231 and HP 38 are the same. Is that true?

 

[Magnum Shooter]

Same powder
Same bottle
Different label

 

[hanno]

My email to Winchester and their response:

"April 25, 2011

Sirs,

Are Hodgdon HP-38 and Winchester 231 the same powder?

That is, can the same reloading data for one be used for the other?

Thanks,


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HP-38 and Winchester 231 are exactly the same powder. They always have been the same powder. The only difference is the label on the bottle. Because they are the same powder, the data would interchange.

Mike Daly
Customer Service Manager
Hodgdon Family of Fine Propellants
Hodgdon Smokeless Powder
IMR Powder Company
Winchester Smokeless Propellants
GOEX Blackpowder"

 

[sellersm]

You've received truthful answers, nothing to add here. Oh, except for this: go load some up and then shoot 'em!!

 

[deadeye dick]

I've found that the only difference is the price. HP38 is about $3.00 cheaper.

 

[Average Joe]

Yes, the same powder.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

maddmaxx11,
Just to add to the information and it's fact, not a guess.
Here are all the crossovers I know of.
W231 = HP-38
W296 = H110
W540 = HS-6
W571 = HS-7 (both discontinued)
W760 = H414
WAP = Silhouette
AA4100 = Enforcer

 

[7mmb]

Get Hodgdon's reloading guide. HP38 and W231 have the exact same numbers load-for-load; charge weight, velocity, and pressure. Same for H110/W296 and H414/W760. Under 357 Magnum rifle H4227 and IMR 4227 have the same numbers too.

 

[LubeckTech]

Anyone know where I could get some HP38 orW231??
I have been able to find WSF and Alliant powders but no joy on 4lb or 8lb jugs of W231.

 

[pbearperry]

This is good to know.

 

[hdbiker]

Win. 231 is always a buck or two higher in price

 

[GrassRun]

LubeckTech - Spring Hill Rod & Gun had both a couple of weeks ago, but no 4lb or 8lb jugs though. Not sure of the price. 768-2090.

Might be worth a call and road trip now that the snow is melting!