Powder head-to-head

H110 vs Winchester 296

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H110 #38 · Winchester 296 #37

Substitution

Identical formulation — same charge weights apply exactly. No adjustment needed.

Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

H110Winchester 296
ManufacturerHodgdonWinchester
Burn-rate rank#38#37
Burn categoryPistol SlowPistol Slow
Grain shapeBallBall
Temp sensitivityModerateModerate
ApplicationsPistolPistol
Suppressor-friendlyNoNo
US availabilityCommonCommon
StatusActiveActive

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FAQs

Can I substitute H110 for Winchester 296?
Identical formulation — same charge weights apply exactly. No adjustment needed. Confidence: Manufacturer. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H110 or Winchester 296?
Winchester 296 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #37 vs #38 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H110 and Winchester 296 both load?
Both powders are listed for .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .454 Casull.
PowderH110 in fullPowderWinchester 296 in full