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cycloneman · 07-30-2012, 08:48 PM

DO you guys remember win aa473 powder?

Many many years ago i used it in 9mm and really liked it. What ever happened to it?

Here is another one

Remember Scott powders? I never used them but recall them stating they burned cooler. What happened to them?

Bigr Bang Thry · 08-02-2012, 08:00 PM

Like most Winchester powders, once you find a perfect load with it, they discontinue it. I've had that happen three or four times now. Really pisses you off when you spend a bunch of time developing a pet load and then can't get the components anymore...

Win Action Pistol...Gone.
Win Magnum Rifle ( I think that's what it was called )....Gone.
Win 540 ( again, I think that's what it was )....Gone.
And so on...

I've almost quit using Winchester powders just for that reason.

On the other hand, the ENTIRE line of IMR (formerly DuPont ) powders is still available, and hasn't changed a bit. The wierd thing is, that IMR, Win, and Hodgdon is all the same company now. ( at least as far as powder goes )

07-30-2012, 08:48 PM	#1
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,404	old powder questions DO you guys remember win aa473 powder? Many many years ago i used it in 9mm and really liked it. What ever happened to it? Here is another one Remember Scott powders? I never used them but recall them stating they burned cooler. What happened to them? __________________ Who are you going to serve today? -->

08-02-2012, 08:00 PM	#2
Bigr Bang Thry V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Western New York Posts: 186	Re: old powder questions Like most Winchester powders, once you find a perfect load with it, they discontinue it. I've had that happen three or four times now. Really pisses you off when you spend a bunch of time developing a pet load and then can't get the components anymore... Win Action Pistol...Gone. Win Magnum Rifle ( I think that's what it was called )....Gone. Win 540 ( again, I think that's what it was )....Gone. And so on... I've almost quit using Winchester powders just for that reason. On the other hand, the ENTIRE line of IMR (formerly DuPont ) powders is still available, and hasn't changed a bit. The wierd thing is, that IMR, Win, and Hodgdon is all the same company now. ( at least as far as powder goes )