Description
If you spend significant time at indoor ranges or prefer minimal gun maintenance between sessions, the Winchester Super-X WC401 offers a smarter approach to practice ammunition. The WinClean brass enclosed base design keeps your barrel cleaner and eliminates lead vaporization while you shoot, making these rounds ideal for ranges with air quality concerns or extended range sessions.
Winchester Super-X's Clean Shooting Design
This load builds on Winchester's range-focused Super-X line with a patented heavy metal free primer paired with a brass enclosed base bullet and clean burning powders. The brass case is reloadable for those looking to stretch their ammunition budget, and the 165-grain weight delivers moderate recoil that stays manageable even during high-volume practice days.
Consistent Performance at 1130 fps
You get reliable feeding with each shot thanks to the full metal jacket design, backed by muzzle velocity of 1130 fps and energy of 468 ft-lbs. The ballistics stay predictable downrange, making it a solid foundation for building consistent accuracy on paper targets or plinking sessions. At 50 yards the velocity settles to around 1054 fps with 407 ft-lbs of energy, giving you predictable performance through your entire practice string.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .40 S&W (40 Smith & Wesson)
- Bullet Weight: 165 grains
- Bullet Type: WinClean Brass Enclosed Base (Full Metal Jacket)
- Case Material: Brass (reloadable)
- Muzzle Velocity: 1130 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 468 ft-lbs
- Rounds per Box: 50
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.192
- Primer Type: Boxer (centerfire, heavy metal free)
- Manufacturer: Winchester
- Model Number (MPN): WC401
- UPC: 020892211643
What’s Included
- 50 Winchester Super-X 40 S&W rounds in a single box
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Winchester WinClean different from standard range ammunition?
The WinClean technology uses a brass enclosed base on the bullet combined with a lead and heavy metal free primer to virtually eliminate airborne lead and vaporization at the firing point. This means less smoke, cleaner barrel residue, and easier gun maintenance after shooting sessions. It's particularly beneficial for indoor range use.
Can I reload the brass cases from this Winchester Super-X load?
Yes, the ammunition comes in new brass cases that are boxer-primed and fully reloadable. This makes it economical for high-volume practice shooters who want to reload their spent cartridges.
Is 165 grain a good weight for .40 S&W practice?
165 grain is a lighter option that many shooters prefer for training because it delivers moderate recoil while maintaining reliable performance. It's also popular because you can match it to lighter defensive loads. The 1130 fps velocity provides consistent ballistics for accurate practice.
Does this ammunition work in all .40 S&W firearms?
These rounds are designed with a full metal jacket design for reliable feeding and ejection in semi-automatic .40 S&W pistols. Most modern .40 S&W firearms will function flawlessly with this ammunition, though it's always recommended to test any new load in your specific firearm first.



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