Where are reloading components available (Not a Discussion Thread)

[RussellC]

so tempted on this VV N340.


http://www.recobstargetshop.com/browse.cfm/2,169.html

 

[1SOW]

NOW, it shows out of stock. Wasn't a bad price. Good powder. Burns clean.

 

[Walkalong]

I picked up a four pounder of N340 when I got the 3N37 from PV. I also threw in some primers to help spread the ever increasing hazmat charge out a bit more. Blew my fun money for the month (Plus), but what the heck.

 

[Potatohead]

so tempted on this VV N340.


http://www.recobstargetshop.com/browse.cfm/2,169.html

I was tempted also. Even had CC info filled out, then I backed out at the last minute. i know this is not the place exactly but if we can get off topic for just a moment, what is the main difference between n340 and 3n37? At first glance, they seem to cover a bit of the same ground. I think it was Midsouth where I saw it.

 

[jell-dog]

potatohead
i think it is relevant here for those of us who may have a chance @ buying one or the other but have no experience using N340 or 3n37.

 

[Toprudder]

Did a quick search and found this:

Burning speed is between N340 and N350, close to “Hi-Skor” 800-X, and therefore has applications also in handgun cartridges. Data is currently available for all popular handgun calibers. The characteristics of this propellant make it very desirable for competitive handgun shooting.

 

[Potatohead]

Thanks fellas!

Looks like 3n37 and 340 sound pretty well adapted for 9mm. Wonder which is "better" (if such a thing can be measured).

Shoulda got some:banghead:

 

[Artofgolf]

The following information Courtesy - NAMMO Group is from the PISTOL reloading section of Lapua's product offerings. The rudimentary comparison to other powders is accurate, IMHO.

N310
Very fast burning and competitive with Alliant Bullseye, Hodgdon HP38 and Vectan Ba 10. It has applications in a very wide range from .32 S&W Long Wadcutter up to .45 ACP.

N320
A comparatively fast burning multipurpose handgun powder with burning rate about the same as Winchester 231 or Alliant Red Dot. Currently available reloading data for 9 mm Luger, .38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .44 S&W Special, .44 Remington Magnum, .45 ACP and .45 Colt.

Tin Star (N32C)
Special powder developed for Cowboy Action Shooters shooting lead bullets with revolvers and single-action rifles. It has low bulk density (less free space in the case) and it burns very clean without residues with a burning rate between N320 and N330. Reloading data is currently available for .38 Special and .44 Magnum.

N330
Burning rate is a bit slower than with N320 and corresponding to Alliant Unique and Vectan Ba 9. Especially designed for 9 mm Luger but also suitable for .38 Special, .40 S&W, .44 S&W Special and .45 (Long) Colt.

N340
An excellent multipurpose handgun powder with burning rate generally about like Accurate No.5 or Alliant Herco. Wide application area covers the following handgun cartridges: 9 mm Luger, 9x21 mm, .357 SIG, .38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, 10 mm AUTO, .44 S&W Special, .44 Remington Magnum, .45 ACP and .45 Colt.

N350
This is the slowest burning N300 series handgun powder, which can usually be used instead of Accurate No.7, IMR Hi- Skor 800-X and Alliant Blue Dot. Appropriate choice for many powerful handgun loads, for example in calibers 9 mm Luger, 10 mm AUTO and .45 ACP.

3N37
Originally developed for .22 rimfire cartridges but has proven to be very versatile and desirable within all competitive handgun shooting disciplines. The burning speed of this small grain powder is near to N350 and Vectan A0. Reloading data available for all popular handgun cartridges.

3N38
This specially designed powder for competitive handgun shooting is recommended for high velocity loads of 9 mm Luger, .38 Super Auto and .40 S&W with moderate bullet weight. Burning rate is corresponding to Vectan SP 2.

N105 Super Magnum
Slow burning handgun powder filling the gap between N350 and N110. Especially developed for handgun cartridges with heavy bullets and/or large case volume. Reloading data is currently available for the following cartridges: 9x21 mm, .38 Super Auto, .357 Magnum, 357 Remington Maximum, .40 S&W, 10 mm AUTO, .41 Remington Magnum, .44 Remington Magnum, .45 Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum and .454 Casull.

Hope this is helpful to the folks interested in VV

 

[Potatohead]

Thanks Art!

 

[Potatohead]

BTW,
Recobs has 1LB W296 in, I think their was a thread a day or so ago where a fella was looking for some. I'll try and find him and shoot him a PM.

 

[Walkalong]

N330 is great for mid-range 9MM loads. N340 is great for standard pressure full loads in 9MM. 3N37 is great for hot .38 Super loads, although some intrepid souls hot rod 9MM with it. N340 is more versatile than N330 IMHO.

And it is all relative. They overlap.

 

[Artofgolf]

......although some intrepid souls hot rod 9MM with it.

Now Walkalong, don't mention all my bad habits here!

 

[1SOW]

Art, ask walkalong if n340- will "hot-rod" 9mm SD loads to well over 1200 FPS, and how does he know that's true.

 

[Artofgolf]

1SOW, I've been waiting to find 3N37 & N-340 for over a year now. I found some spicy loads from Patrick Sweeney's reloading book that I'm waiting to test. Don't know (yet)

if n340- will "hot-rod" 9mm SD loads to well over 1200 FPS

Don't mention it to anyone, but those 165g 9MM Xtreme bullets are waiting for that powder, too!

 

[Walkalong]

http://www.lapua.com/upload/downloads/brochures/2012/vihtavuorireloadingguideed10_2012eng.pdf

I do not hot rod 9MM. I do load .38 Super a little hot with 3N37. I did mention that some folks hot rod 9MM with 3N37. I'll leave them be with it, but will not do it.

 

[RussellC]

BTW,
Recobs has 1LB W296 in, I think their was a thread a day or so ago where a fella was looking for some. I'll try and find him and shoot him a PM.

This the one?

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=760138

Russellc

 

[Henry45]

Yep,, that was it! Thanks fellah's for keeping an eye out. I'm all hooked up now!!

 

[Potatohead]

N330 is great for mid-range 9MM loads. N340 is great for standard pressure full loads in 9MM. 3N37 is great for hot .38 Super loads, although some intrepid souls hot rod 9MM with it. N340 is more versatile than N330 IMHO.

And it is all relative. They overlap.

Thanks!

 

[mahansm]

Bullets

Midway just posted a sale for a variety of bullet seconds. I've ordered these
in the past and can't see any differences from the regular bullets.

 

[Walkalong]

I ordered some 60 Gr "XTP" blems from Midway before that were undersized. Kind of turned me off of "blemished".

Blemished is supposed to be looks, not wrong diameters.

 

[Potatohead]

No doubt. That sucks, did you return them, or did they get you on a technicality by saying, "well we said they were blemished"?

 

[RussellC]

.45 Small Primer Brass on sale

Midsouth has RWS SP .45 brass on sale, I just ordered 500 to check them out. I reloaded my first several hundred rounds of .45 with mixed headstamp SP .45 brass and it worked great.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/Dept/Reloading/Pistol_Brass

Russellc

 

[CLP]

Starline has 357 Mag and 44 Mag brass in stock

 

[1SOW]

Art, if you drive to maybe 20 miles E.S.E. of San Antonio TX, my local range has n340 on the shelf. They don't ship.

 

[Walkalong]

Sportsman's Warehouse had Bullseye and Unique earlier this AM. I would keep a close eye on them if I needed some because they tend to keep putting a powder out there once they get some. In stock, out, in, out. They must always get a run of trucks, or something.