Winchester 572 Smokeless Gun Powder

Winchester Smokeless Powders have been around since the late 1800s. Customers that have shot Winchester factory loaded ammunition know that quality of propellant they’re receiving as soon as the first shot is fired. Bring that quality home to the reloading bench with the Winchester family of powders.

This Winchester 572 powder is strategically designed to do a myriad of jobs. First it has the correct burn rate to create the famous 3 ¼ dram equivalent, 1 ¼ oz, 1330 fps 12 gauge load, originated by Winchester. And, it does it with any brand case! Back Fence competitors and pheasant hunters will be delighted.

Now, that is just one application, and it goes on to provide clay target loads superb in 20 gauge and 28 gauge, top field loads in both, and, outstanding field loads for the wonderful 16 gauge. In addition, 572 has a vast number of pistol applications, ranging from the 25 ACP to the 45 ACP, and all popular calibers in between. This is one positively versatile and useful propellant.

A Single Powder for Many Jobs

Winchester 572 is a modern ball (spherical) powder engineered to deliver consistent performance across a wide range of shotshell and pistol applications. It was formulated to reproduce the famous 3-1/4 dram equivalent 12-gauge Winchester factory load (1¼ oz at ~1330 fps) while also providing excellent target and field loads for 16, 20, and 28 gauges. If you want one propellant that covers clay targets, upland field loads, and many pistol recipes, W-572 is built to do just that.

Shotshell Performance Patterns & Field Power

For shotgun reloaders, W-572 offers the burn rate and energy to produce high-velocity field and target shells with reliable patterns and consistent pressures. It’s especially useful when duplicating classic Winchester factory recipes and is well suited to 12-, 16-, 20- and 28-gauge loads for trap, skeet, sporting clays, and upland hunting. Users report good pattern density and smooth recoil characteristics at commonly used shotshell charge weights.

Handgun Versatility From 25 ACP to .45 ACP

Although designed with shotshells in mind, W-572 also performs admirably in many pistol calibers from small rimmed cartridges up through popular centerfires. Reloading data and practical use show it can be loaded safely and effectively for cartridges across the spectrum, making it a flexible option for handloaders who want one powder that covers both handgun practice and specialty pistol projects. Always use published load data and start at recommended beginning charges.

Metering, Clean Use & Reloading Efficiency

As a ball-type powder, Winchester 572 meters very smoothly through standard powder measures and performs well on both single-stage and progressive presses. That consistent flow reduces charge variance and speeds up batch production a big advantage for high-volume loaders or coaches loading lots of target loads for a squad. Many reloaders note it requires noticeably less charge weight than certain “blue” powders to reach equivalent velocities, so follow load tables closely when converting recipes.

Why Shooters Choose Winchester 572

• True multi-purpose ball powder for shotshells (12–28 gauge) and pistol cartridges.

• Designed to duplicate the classic 3-1/4 dram / 1¼ oz, 12-gauge Winchester load (~1330 fps).

• Excellent metering and flow for fast, repeatable reloading on progressive presses.

• Works well for clay target loads, field loads, and many popular pistol applications versatile on the bench.

• Offered in common retail sizes for hobbyists and high-volume loaders.

Other Important Information:

• Do not exceed the loads displayed in the reloaders guide.
• Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source.
• Never substitute any smokeless powder for Black Powder or any Black Powder substitute.