Description
Winchester Super-X WinClean is built for shooters who spend real time at the range and want ammunition that performs without leaving their gun looking trashed afterward. The 180-grain bullet pairs a lead core with a full metal jacket, but what sets this load apart is the brass enclosed base. Instead of leaving the bullet's base exposed like standard ammo, Winchester fully encapsulates it in the jacket, which means less lead vaporization and a cleaner shooting experience overall.
What Makes WinClean Different
This ammunition delivers around 990 feet per second and 392 foot-pounds of energy, which is solid for a target and practice round. The brass enclosed base design, combined with a lead and heavy metal free primer, keeps airborne lead exposure to a minimum at the range. You'll notice your gun stays cleaner between cleanings, your brass comes out less fouled, and your hands won't accumulate the same residue you'd see with standard ammo. That makes a difference when you're running high round counts at the range.
Winchester Super-X Build Quality
Winchester has been making ammunition since 1873, and that experience shows. The Super-X line is known for consistent ballistics and reliable feeding in a wide variety of .40 S&W handguns. The ammunition uses reloadable brass cases with Boxer primers, so if you're into reloading, you're getting quality components worth keeping. Everything feeds smooth in semi-auto pistols without hiccups.
Practical for Extended Range Time
These come in 50-round boxes, which means you can stock up practical quantities for serious practice sessions or competition prep. Whether you're running drills, working on accuracy, or just putting in time behind the gun, you've got enough ammo to settle in and focus on your fundamentals without constantly breaking open boxes.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .40 S&W
- Bullet Weight: 180 Grain
- Bullet Type: WinClean Brass Enclosed Base (BEB)
- Rounds Per Box: 50
- Muzzle Velocity: 990 ft/s
- Muzzle Energy: 392 ft-lbs
- Case Material: Brass
- Primer Type: Boxer, Lead and Heavy Metal Free
- Application: Target Shooting, Range Practice
- Reloadable: Yes
- Manufacturer: Winchester
- MPN: WC402
- UPC: 020892211667
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.188
What’s Included
- 50 rounds of Winchester Super-X .40 S&W WinClean ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Winchester Super-X WinClean good for indoor range shooting?
Yes, it's specifically designed for that. The brass enclosed base and lead-free primer minimize airborne lead exposure, which makes it a smart choice for indoor ranges with limited ventilation. The reduced fouling also means your gun and barrel stay cleaner between sessions, which matters if you're shooting indoors frequently.
Can I reload the brass from this ammunition?
Absolutely. Winchester Super-X uses reloadable brass cases with standard Boxer primers, so you can reload the casings after firing. The quality of Winchester brass makes it worth keeping, especially if you shoot high volume.
How does the 180-grain load compare to lighter .40 S&W options?
The 180-grain bullet trades some velocity for deeper penetration and a slightly heavier recoil impulse compared to lighter loads like 165-grain. It's a solid middle-ground for target and practice shooting without being snappy to shoot all day. At 990 fps, you've got enough energy to work with at typical range distances.
Will this ammunition feed reliably in my .40 S&W handgun?
Winchester Super-X is known for consistent feeding and reliable performance across a wide range of .40 S&W platforms. The brass enclosed base bullet feeds as smoothly as standard ammunition without hangups in semi-auto pistols, so you shouldn't encounter any feeding issues.




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