VV N350 Best For?

[Parks2055]

I have aquired some VV N350 powder and wondered what it is best suited for loading between 40S&W, 38 special and 357 Magnum.
Looks like it might be a bit heavy/slow burn for 38 spec?
But might be good for some higher 40cal and medium 357 mag. loads?
Any suggestions for grains with 180gr. plated for the 40 and 158gr. plated for the 357 mag?
Thx,

 

[joneb]

http://www.eabco.com/VihtaVuori01.pdf
I think you will find some go use for it, I have been trying vv n340 and it has done well in 38spl with 158gr lswc at the upper end. I would like to try n350 with a 170gr Keith style lswc in my S&W m-10.

 

[JLDickmon]

I've used it in 32-20, 32 H&R, .38, .357, .44 Mag, .45 ACP.. buh.. that's about it..
It's a fairly versatile powder for HEAVY bullets in a given caliber..

 

[Walkalong]

What weight bullet have you tried it with in .32-20?

 

[JLDickmon]

Walkalong.. 110gr
if my bench wasn't blocked by desk and a bed right now (minor home repairs) I'd post the data.

 

[Walkalong]

I don't have any N350, but do have some N340. Perhaps I should try it with some 100 Grainers I have.

 

[JLDickmon]

I don't have any N350, but do have some N340. Perhaps I should try it with some 100 Grainers I have.

5 bucks says it works pretty good..

 

[bfoosh006]

http://www.lapua.com/en/products/reloading/vihtavuori-reloading-data

That link shows the most current Viht. data... looks like heavier bullets / high velocities in .40 , .357 Sig.

 

[IMtheNRA]

Here is a link to a pdf of the 9th edition of the Vihtavuori Reloading Guide. I love their powders!


http://www.lapua.com/upload/downloads/brochures/2011/vihtavuorireloadingguideed9eng.pdf

 

[JLDickmon]

I don't have any N350, but do have some N340. Perhaps I should try it with some 100 Grainers I have.

thanks, Walkalong... I had to go buy a pound of N340 to play with...

 

[Walkalong]

Life's tough.

 

[JLDickmon]

Walkalong..
you wanted my .32-20 load..

CAUTION: The following post includes loading data beyond currently published maximums for this cartridge. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Neither the writer, The High Road, nor the staff of THR assume any liability for any damage or injury resulting from use of this information.

starting load
6.4 gr N350
under a no-name, knurled, hollow base SWC...

fairly hot, but good ejection in my Ruger

 

[Walkalong]

Much hotter than I load for my old .32-20 revolvers, but thanks.

 

[JLDickmon]

try about 2.5gr of N320
that's one of my .32 S&W Long loads..

BUT..
for the same Ruger Blackhawk as the .32-20's

IIRC, VV lists max load at 2.2 gr for the .32 S&W Long

 

[rfwobbly]

N340 is great for defensive 124gr loads in 9mm, and with any 147gr.

I've been trying N350 with heavy bullets in 38 Super.

 

[Doc.Holliday]

N340 and N350 both excellent in 45 colt.

Doc