I'm not sure why you're thinking that it's (WW296 vs WW231) a comparison scenario.
nope, the OP is MIAI didn't. I was just putting my own emphasis that they are different. Didn't mean to step on toes. Sorry.
P.S. Did I miss something, or did we go through an entire page without our OP responding?
That's InterestingCFE Pistol powder data is almost identical to Unique,
huh? according to the burn rate chart CFE is #42 and Unique is is #32. CFE Pistol is slower burning, and as mehavey and rclark both showed, load data is not close either. In my experience I have had ok results with CFE Pistol in 9mm, but it did not perform well in 38spl or 357 mag well at all compared to several other powders.Agree with the Unique comments. 10.5 grains under 240swc. CFE Pistol powder data is almost identical to Unique, more often in stock.
I'm pushing a bit harder. Got my 158s up in the 1300fps range with lil gun. Got 180s coming and I am hoping to duplicate the buffalo bore load and get them up to 1400fps. CFE pistol does not get me where I m trying to go. I shoot 38s for general use, and I want as much power as I can get out of my 357s without going over max.I found a load that worked rather well in .357 with CFE Pistol (in my guns).
6.5 CFE Pistol, CCI-500, and 158gr SWC for 1097fps, 34 ES, 9 SD over 15 shots. Marked as 'accurate (like)' in my load table. YMMV of course . Each of us has different experiences!
Plus one.Winchester 296 is one of the few powders that usually carries the warning DO NOT REDUCE LOADS.