WINCLEAN® 244™ SMOKELESS PISTOL POWDER Reviews & Ratings

WINCHESTER WINCLEAN® 244™ SMOKELESS PISTOL POWDER

Winchester 244 is a medium burning pistol powder ideal for cartridges like .38 Special, 9mm, and .45 ACP. The vide variety of loads that Winchester 244 is suitable for makes it a true asset for a reloader that wants to keep the variety of powders on hand to a minimum. Thanks to its low flash characteristics and the addition of the Winchester additive, the extremely consistent powder reduces copper fouling and burns clean making cleanup easy.

Reduces copper fouling
Includes the Winchester additive in the powder for a cleaner burn
Size: 1, or 4 pound
Ideal for many loads from 9mm all the way up to .45 ACP

Winchester’s 244 is a ball powder making it much easier to get consistent loads thanks to how easy it is to meter.

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WINCLEAN® 244™ SMOKELESS PISTOL POWDER receives positive feedback for its consistent performance and ease of use across various calibers. Customers appreciate its low smoke output, affordability, and clean burning. While some note it's not suitable for all applications like hunting, it is generally regarded as a reliable choice for everyday shooting and reloading.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Performance

70%

Reviewers frequently highlight the reliable performance of WINCLEAN 244, noting its effectiveness in various calibers such as .45, 9mm, and .38. Users report clean burns and minimal smoke, making it a great choice for indoor shooting ranges. It meters well and provides satisfying shooting experiences.

Versatility

50%

Many customers mention the versatile applications of this powder for different types of pistol loads. It can be used across various configurations, offering flexibility for reloaders. However, some users advise caution in using it for specific applications like hunting.

Ease of Use

60%

WINCLEAN 244 powder is noted for its ease of metering and handling, making it user-friendly for reloaders, particularly those using automated systems like the Dillon XL650. Reviewers appreciate its straightforward loading process, contributing to their positive experience.

Value for Money

65%

The product is generally considered to provide good value for the price, with many customers expressing satisfaction about affordability, especially given the lack of hazmat fees for shipping, which makes it even more appealing.

Shipping Experience

55%

Several reviews mention fast shipping and a smooth online shopping experience. Customers find it easy to locate and order the product, further enhancing their overall satisfaction.

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Good powder

Meters quite well and results in consistent drops. I’ll try it out later this week. Brownells offed no hazmat shipping and I couldn’t pass it up!

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by DAVID J. on February 10, 2026

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Have you used Winchester too for four for several years, great powder.

I have used this powder for reloading several years now. I have used it with a great success on 9 mm, 38 Special, 357 Magnum, 45 ACP, and 45 Colt. It has worked well on all of these. Would not hesitate to try it on other calibers as well. Burns clean, very consistent metering, it's a great powder.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

Winchester 244 powder

Have used 244 in .45 colt for almost 2 years. Easily to meter and shoots as well as this old guy can shoot. Been using it with a couple uberti smokewagon revolvers. Very satisfied with it. A little goes a long way. 6.3 grains under a 255 lead semiwadcutter ia good load. Not too hot , but not overly mild. Enjoyable to shoot.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

Great Service

This site was easy to search for the different item. Shopping was a breeze. Great item and prices

by Terry P. on April 11, 2025

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Pistol loading

I have been loading all my pistol bullets with this powder for about two years. It does the job and is clean. It is not in all loading manuals. Go to the Hodgdon load data site to get it. Also the Lee reloading manual.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by RUDY W. on October 03, 2024

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Great Powder

Have used this Previously and loved it. Waited along time to find the powder, that I previously bought in Winchester Win-Clean ammo.

Would you recommend this? Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by JOHN W. on June 21, 2024

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Good powder

Have been using 244 in 9mm, 38, and 45 with good results. Low smoke which is good for the indoor rage. No hazmat change made the price acceptable.

by Derek C. on March 22, 2024

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Yeah boy

I bought it in case i decided to start loading so.e pistol rounds. I've not used it yet but I gave it 5 stars because Hodgdon makes it. Hodgdon makes powder under numerous brand names. I currently own about 45 or 50 of those brands between my shotgun and rifle powders. I haven't come across a powder they make that doesn't go boom when i squeeze the trigger. Thats good enough for me.

by JOHNATHAN W. on March 22, 2024

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New powder

New powder decided to try it for Sp clays load loaded out at 12:55. I have chron but shot it on very impressed with the powder the pulse the brakes will continue to experiment with 1 ounce and crono soon.

by JON P. on March 18, 2024

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Great Replacement Powder For Unique Or Universal

I use W244 for any application that I want Unique or Universal performance for with the convenience of a ball type powder. It burns cleaner than either of the other two when using less than full a strength measure.