hceuterpe Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Going to give N320 a try as I didn't have good results with HP-38. Going to be running it in a Glock 35. Precision Delta 180gr JHP. 1.13" OAL seems about ideal for it.Suggestions on starting load to work up with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyOverUnder Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I have some data for this. I heard and gave into the hype of N320. Personally, I bought 4lbs and won't use it. I don't get what I've read. It's nowhere near as soft as Ramshot Comp with the same PF. OAL was 1.135. Same bullet. PD JHP. I also did 4.6gr at the same OAL with Zero FMJ and they were reading a little slower. Avg 163 PF. Maybe I'll use the N320 for 9mm. This was for my G35. I just didn't get the good feel that I've read about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyOverUnder Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 4.6gr is what I used. Just noticed I missed that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jliew08 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I have some data for this. I heard and gave into the hype of N320. Personally, I bought 4lbs and won't use it. I don't get what I've read. It's nowhere near as soft as Ramshot Comp with the same PF. OAL was 1.135. Same bullet. PD JHP. I also did 4.6gr at the same OAL with Zero FMJ and they were reading a little slower. Avg 163 PF. Maybe I'll use the N320 for 9mm. This was for my G35. I just didn't get the good feel that I've read about. What app is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 JL - That's Caldwell's chrono software. Only works with their chronographs as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyOverUnder Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 What app is this?SCTaylor is right. Perfect setup for a lazy person like myself. Saves all my data. I email it to myself as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 I have the Digital Link for my ProChrono. It uses Bluetooth with my phone[emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]Sent from my m8wl using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jliew08 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 JL - That's Caldwell's chrono software. Only works with their chronographs as far as I know.Thanks! Maybe I need a new chrono now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Btw, any other starting points to consider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 N320 is good powder. Is it some kind of magic? No. I shoot it and Ramshot Comp. I shoot N320 at majors because my load is consistent, it's accurate, and burns clean. In response to the poster saying Ramshot Comp was softer... meh, not that I've noticed. However, my take on powders "feeling" different is that it's not all that important. 172PF pretty much feels like 172PF. The tiny recoil characteristic differences are not going to affect your shooting. This IS racing though... and there is always the need to chase perfection. 1.135" Is a good length for Glocks with a PD jhp... start at 4.5-4.6gn of N320 (that will probably be to soft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 hours ago, hceuterpe said: Btw, any other starting points to consider? Every barrel is going to be different. Only way to know what'll work for you is to chrono in your gun. 4.6gr sounds to me like it might be a bit light for a JHP. I'd probably load up some at 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8 to test. Start at 4.6 and see if you even need to go up from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyOverUnder Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 N320 is good powder. Is it some kind of magic? No. I shoot it and Ramshot Comp. I shoot N320 at majors because my load is consistent, it's accurate, and burns clean. In response to the poster saying Ramshot Comp was softer... meh, not that I've noticed. However, my take on powders "feeling" different is that it's not all that important. 172PF pretty much feels like 172PF. The tiny recoil characteristic differences are not going to affect your shooting. This IS racing though... and there is always the need to chase perfection. 1.135" Is a good length for Glocks with a PD jhp... start at 4.5-4.6gn of N320 (that will probably be to soft).You're right. This is racing. Our feelings about our individual experiences vary, and that's why we race and have fun doing it. I'm shooting a different gun now and maybe N320 will have a different feel at a different OAL. It's off season for me and a good time to try some things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thormx538 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) I just ran through some workups with N320, using 200gr Blues, 180gr Ibejihead RN (HiTek), and 185gr Precision (moly coated) COAL was 1.140-1.150" for the different projectiles in my barrel. Quickloads gave me 4.4-4.6gr for the 185, and 4.5-4.7gr for the 180s, with the high end shooting the best on both and making about PF 171-172 on the chrono. Low end was right at PF 165 Edited October 20, 2016 by thormx538 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Looks like 4.9 gr gave me the results I wanted on the Chrono. VERY consistent velocities.[emoji7]Sent from my m8wl using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kletus Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 One thing I love about N320 and my Dillon 650 is that the powder drops are absolutely boring in their consistency! If I set to 3.98 grains... I will almost never see anything outside of 4.0 or 3.96. I'm used to getting SD's in the 5-8 range with N320 on 15 shot groups. Anything over 12 to 14 is rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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