Thread: Winchester Power Points (ETA: Data and pics)

Anybody ever use any of the Winchester Power Points projectiles?

I ordered 200 from Powder Valley to try out for hunting. I hear they retain almost all there weight and expand really well.


Y'all ever had set back problems using these type soft points in an auto loader? All of my AR15's have M4 feed ramps plus I use a good crimp so, maybe they will work ok.

Afraid not. I load almost exclusively lead... got a link?

They are mentioned here.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=42&t=246968
Here too.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=8&f=35&t=313230

Originally Posted by DKing

Afraid not. I load almost exclusively lead... got a link?

Do yo ucast your own? I've been thinking about casting for my 458 SOCOM, but I dont have a clue how to get started. I'm also worried about leading my barrel.

I've used powerpoint loaded ammo for my -06 (both 150gr and 180gr). Seemed pretty accurate (user-limited, of course). That doesn't necessarily say much about home brewed ammo, though.

I finally got a chance to work-up some test loads for the Winchester 64gr Power Points I'll do an AAR when I get time to test them.

I made up five loads with each load consisting of five rounds using these components. All rounds were crimped using a Lee Factory Crimp Die.
Projectiles: Winchester 64gr Power Points
Brass: Remington .223
Primers: Federal 205's
Powder: AA2230
COAL: 2.250

23.5gr
23.8gr
24.1gr
24.4gr
24.7gr

Looks like my max load is the most accurate...... 24.7grs of powder and no pressure signs.

Anybody have a chrony????? I wish I knew what FPS I'm at

I'm sure I'll get one once I finally get this loading setup working right. They aren't that pricey, are they? Or are they like many other things -> "you get what you pay for"?

They look good
uall hurry up and get a crony so I can use it some.

I hope to have a chrony be next month.