Is WST good for 12 Gauge?

WST is commonly listed for 12 Gauge (burn-rate rank #14). Other powders reloaders use for 12 Gauge include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is WST good for .38 Special?

WST is commonly listed for .38 Special (burn-rate rank #14). Other powders reloaders use for .38 Special include No. 1, CSB1, BA10. Verify charges against a published load manual.

Is WST good for .45 ACP?

WST is commonly listed for .45 ACP (burn-rate rank #14). Other powders reloaders use for .45 ACP include No. 1, N310, S065. Verify charges against a published load manual.

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WST

Winchester Super Target.

Manufacturer: Winchester
Grain shape: Flake
Burn rank: #14
Category: Fast
Temp sensitivity: Low
Application: Pistol
Origin: USA
Status: Active

Burn-rate position

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Rank #14 on the burn-rate scale · Fast

Typical cartridges

12 Gauge, .38 Special, .45 ACP, 9mm Luger

By cartridge

12 Gauge also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

.38 Special also used: No. 1, CSB1, BA10

.45 ACP also used: No. 1, N310, S065

9mm Luger also used: No. 2, N310, Bull's-Eye

Similar burn rate

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Supply & handling

Availability (US): Common
Shortage-prone: No
Suppressor-friendly: Yes
Flash-suppressed: No

About this powder

WST (Winchester Super-Target) is a match-grade flake powder designed for competitive pistol and shotgun target loads. It produces very consistent velocities and low extreme spreads — important for USPSA, IDPA, and bullseye competition. Also excellent in light 12-gauge target loads.

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Sources & provenance

Manufacturer Winchester — Winchester — published load/burn-rate data archived