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Load Testing: VihtaVuori N330 powder
« on: March 22, 2019, 06:30:50 PM »
Decided I would start loading more with Vit N330 since so many people had asked about it over the last year. I had good intentions, but I'm not sure how well my testing turned out. You decide.

Background
Caliber:  9x19 Luger
Bullets:  Zero 124gr JHP
Brass:    RWS
Powder:  Vit N330
Max Velocity:  1178fps @ 4.9gr per the Vit load manual
Primer:   Winchester WSP
OAL:      1.105"
Pistol:    SP-01 Tac
Qty:      10 rounds each, slow fired
Weather:  70F, clear and windy. A perfect March day.
Chrono:  ProChrono

Load      Avg Vel           SD
4.6gr        1019              11
4.7           1037              13
4.8           1055              17
4.9           1075              10
5.0           1095              12

NOTES:
> The loading went well, but the wind made range work frustrating
> Wind kept blowing over my backstop. Finally decided to loose some brass.
> Numbers at 4.6gr matched my previous testing
> Velocity failed to climb to book numbers which was disappointing
> The Zero bullet is 0.567" long
> OAL of 1.105" results in a ~0.200" seating depth
> I'd expect similar results with the PD 124gr JHP

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Test setup...


Cases running cleanly, even at 4.6gr...
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Re: VihtaVuori N330 powder load data
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2019, 07:56:43 PM »
Good Results!  8)  I have some PD 124 grain JHP's on hand that will probably get around the 5 grain level.
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Re: VihtaVuori N330 powder load data
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2019, 03:51:58 PM »
Background
Caliber:  38 Spcl
Bullets:  RMR 158gr plated
Brass:    Winchester
Powder:  Vit N330
Max Velocity:  883fps per the Vit load manual
Primer:   Winchester WSP
OAL:      By the cannelure
Pistol:    GP100-6"
Qty:      10 rounds each, slow fired
Weather:  70F and overcast
Chrono:  ProChrono

Load      Avg Vel           SD
4.5gr         703              11
4.7            747              13
4.8            762


NOTES:
• Wanted a target load. Didn't chase the top end on purpose.
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Re: VihtaVuori N330 powder load data
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2019, 03:58:11 PM »
Background
Caliber:    9x19 Luger
Bullets:    Precision Delta 124gr JHP
Brass:      Winchester
Powder:    Vit N330
Max Velocity:  1178fps per the Vit load manual
Primer:    Wolf SPP
OAL:        1.100"
Pistol:      SP01 Tac
Qty:         10 rounds each, slow fired
Weather:  70F and overcast
Chrono:    ProChrono

Load      Avg Vel         SD
4.6gr         1022
4.8            1064           14
5.0            1101           16
5.2            1143           17
5.4            1177           07   (Max Load)

NOTES:
> This bullet is 0.576" long, so it is seated 0.220" deep at this OAL
> Wolf primers are the unknown component in this load
> All cases looked clean with no ash or other particles left behind
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Re: VihtaVuori N330 powder load data
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2019, 04:05:02 PM »
Very good results!  8)  Again, my PD 124 gr JHP's will probably get the 5 grain level, as that's about where I want to go, power wise.

Also, thanks for posting the .38 Special Load Development results.  I might just try that, although my pet Load using the same Berry's Bullet, using WST yields similar results with only 3.8 grains.
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Re: VihtaVuori N330 powder load data
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2019, 07:32:22 PM »
Photos added.
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Re: VihtaVuori N330 powder load data
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2019, 08:35:01 AM »
Many thanks for this post! I just bought 2 pounds of N330 to try it out and this data will help.
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Re: VihtaVuori N330 powder load data
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2019, 01:46:11 PM »
Background
Caliber:  357 Mag
Bullets:  RMR Mfg 158gr plated
Brass:    Star Line
Powder:  Vit N330
Max Velocity:  Unknown
Primer:   Wolf SPP
OAL:      By the cannelure
Pistol:    GP100-6"
Qty:      6 rounds each, slow fired
Weather:  70F and overcast
Chrono:  ProChrono

Load      Avg Vel           SD
6.5gr         891             84
6.7            980             25
6.9          1010             23

NOTES:
> No data found for N330 and 158gr
> This powder is not a good 357 choice
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Re: VihtaVuori N330 powder load data
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2019, 06:31:07 PM »
On Mr. Wobblie's advice, I've been trying some N330, too.
Strangely enough, VV has data for the Berry's HBRN-TP for about every powder but N330.  ;D
My sweetie bought me a new chrono for my 3/4 of a century birthday.  :) She's a good girl.
I started low. 3.6 went bang, and the gun worked fine. Average speed was 798.
Went up to 4.4, which averaged 963.
Today, I did a ladder from 4.2 to 5.0gr.

Caliber:  9MM
Bullets:  124gr Berry's HBRN-TP
Brass:    F.C.
Powder:  Vit N330
Max Velocity:  ~1130fps
Primer:   S&B
OAL:      1.145"
Pistol:    CZ 75B
Qty:       5 rounds each, slow fired
Weather:  75F and hazy sun
Chrono:  ProChrono

Load        Av. Vel      SD
4.2           921          9
4.4           962          20
4.6          1020          8
4.8          1066          13
5.0          1092          18

Notes
> Looks like 4.6 will be my can killin load. :)
 
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Re: Load Testing: VihtaVuori N330 powder
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2020, 11:28:25 AM »
Equipment
Caliber:  38Super
Bullets:  124gr RMR JHP
Brass:    Mixed
Powder:  Vit N330
Max Velocity:  Unknown
Primer:   Federal #100
OAL:      1.200"
Pistol:    5" 1911
Qty:       10 rounds each, slow fired
Weather:  70F and clear
Chrono:  ProChrono DLX

Load        Av. Vel      SD
6.0          1198          28

Notes
> Results are very promising
> Definitely more testing needed
> Excellent acuracy
> Low felt recoil
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Re: Load Testing: VihtaVuori N330 powder
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2020, 04:08:53 PM »
Whats the difference between N320 and N330? Is it just burn rate or something else?
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Re: Load Testing: VihtaVuori N330 powder
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2020, 05:14:59 PM »
Quote from: newageroman on March 27, 2020, 04:08:53 PM
Whats the difference between N320 and N330? Is it just burn rate or something else?


It's one step slower.
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