Reloading data for "OLIN 844"
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Well here goes nothing.... after looking I think your OLIN 844 is AKA: W844 or WC 844
Here is some info I found on:
http://www.huntchat.com/printthread.php?threadid=11263&perpage=13
For the basis of mil spec M193 ammo
27.5 grn of WW846
25.5 grn of W844 both are 55 grn of course
We subtituted load data on commercial W 748--(# 76 on burn chart) for mil-spec ww846
load data for H-335 for mil sur powder W-844 (H-335 is #73.on burn chart)
Also:
H335
This is a very popular spherical propellant manufactured by Olin. H335 is an equivalent of Olin's WC844. This powder enjoys an enviable reputation in cartridges like the PPC's, 222, and 223 Remington. Nomenclature establishment has become unclear. Obviously it was some reference to relative burning speed. It is similar to the slightly slower burning BL-C(2). It currently can be found on dealer shelves as both newly manufactured or as an excess made to military specifications. Hodgdon suggests this powder as a strong candidate for the 308 Winchester and the 35 Remington.
Source: Lyman Reloading Manual 47th Edition
H335™ originated as a military powder, used for the 5.56 NATO, or 223 Remington as handloaders know it. Obviously, it sees endless use in the 222 Remington, 223 Remington and other small cartridges. In particular, prairie dog shooters will find this a favorite, as J.B. Hodgdon has for years! Available in 1 lb. & 8 lb. containers.
Here is some info I found on:
http://www.huntchat.com/printthread.php?threadid=11263&perpage=13
For the basis of mil spec M193 ammo
27.5 grn of WW846
25.5 grn of W844 both are 55 grn of course
We subtituted load data on commercial W 748--(# 76 on burn chart) for mil-spec ww846
load data for H-335 for mil sur powder W-844 (H-335 is #73.on burn chart)
Also:
H335
This is a very popular spherical propellant manufactured by Olin. H335 is an equivalent of Olin's WC844. This powder enjoys an enviable reputation in cartridges like the PPC's, 222, and 223 Remington. Nomenclature establishment has become unclear. Obviously it was some reference to relative burning speed. It is similar to the slightly slower burning BL-C(2). It currently can be found on dealer shelves as both newly manufactured or as an excess made to military specifications. Hodgdon suggests this powder as a strong candidate for the 308 Winchester and the 35 Remington.
Source: Lyman Reloading Manual 47th Edition
H335™ originated as a military powder, used for the 5.56 NATO, or 223 Remington as handloaders know it. Obviously, it sees endless use in the 222 Remington, 223 Remington and other small cartridges. In particular, prairie dog shooters will find this a favorite, as J.B. Hodgdon has for years! Available in 1 lb. & 8 lb. containers.
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That's what I was looking for....
Really I have a canister of Ammo Mart #55 ball powder which they have printed is the same as Olin844. I was also advised that the H335 was possibly an equivalent but the guy wasn't sure. I'll feel quite at ease now about trying some. Thank-you very much for the help. Dave
Really I have a canister of Ammo Mart #55 ball powder which they have printed is the same as Olin844. I was also advised that the H335 was possibly an equivalent but the guy wasn't sure. I'll feel quite at ease now about trying some. Thank-you very much for the help. Dave
Just start low. I have a few eight pounders of WC844 and I find it is SIMILAR to H335, but not identical. - dan
