Ingles Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I've been using Win Super Field and Berry's or Montana's 180 bullets on my STI blaster, but decided to change to VV powders. Should I start with N320, which burns like the Win 231, or should I go with the VV N340, which is more like the Win Super Field ?? Also, I was shooting last Saturday using Berry's 180FP and WSF combination and the gun was smoking a lot. It was very cold that morning (45 deg F), is the temp the reason for the smoke or is the Berry's bullets causing the issue?? Here is a video: youtube.com/watch?v=y5FYmG43POM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I've shot a lot of Barry's bullets before and never remember it smoking that much, what are your loads chrono'ed at? I've not used WSF in the last 20 years or ever with Barrys. Seems more like the powder or combination of the powder and temp. Is this the first time you've had this combo (Barry/WSF)? I'm very partial to N320 now but I haven't tried it with a 180. Seems like it would be a great combination. After doing a few searches, here are few links to check out: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=121671&st=0&p=1375338&hl=+n320%20+180&fromsearch=1entry1375338 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=112240&hl=%20n320%20%20180&st=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Oh yeah, ...Welcome To The Forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr2e Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Have only used n320 for limited but don't I will try anything else because I like the results with it behind a 185 precision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingles Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hey guys, thank you very much for the info!! Gng4life: that combo chronoed at 925 during the summer, but only 898 that day. Not the first time I used it, but it's been almost a year since I shot last (Divorce...), and I think I was using W 231 last time ... Will order some N320 ASAP. Thanks again, Miguel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Hey guys, thank you very much for the info!! Gng4life: that combo chronoed at 925 during the summer, but only 898 that day. Not the first time I used it, but it's been almost a year since I shot last (Divorce...), and I think I was using W 231 last time ... Will order some N320 ASAP. Thanks again, Miguel. Yeah, usually shooting the significant other will get you divorced Powder Valley has a great price on it, that's where I get it from. Edited February 16, 2011 by gng4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hey guys, thank you very much for the info!! Gng4life: that combo chronoed at 925 during the summer, but only 898 that day. Not the first time I used it, but it's been almost a year since I shot last (Divorce...), and I think I was using W 231 last time ... Will order some N320 ASAP. Thanks again, Miguel. Yeah, usually shooting the significant other will get you divorced Powder Valley has a great price on it, that's where I get it from. They only have 1 pounders in stock for N320 right now. The 4 pounders have been sold out. I have been waiting for them to get back in stock so I can place an order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mra8541 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Can't go wrong with about 4.5g of N320... Becareful shooting plated bullets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 N320 and MG 180 jhp has been great for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 VV N320 for almost everything; 9/40/45. Burns clean. I get very very consistent loads from batch to batch. I have chrono data from A2 and Nationals going back about six years. Same load recipe and same results. I never sweat chrono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingles Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thank you, thank you, thank you very much guys !! Funny comment on the divorce thing !! Checked w/ Powder Valley and was told two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 +3 on the N320. Have used it in Limited with MG180JHP for major-5.0gr. And in L10, .9mm MG147CMJ for minor-3.6gr. Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncboiler Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thank you, thank you, thank you very much guys !! Funny comment on the divorce thing !! Checked w/ Powder Valley and was told two weeks. Too bad you're not local, I have 16 lbs that I am going to try to sell since I'm not shooting limited anymore. N320 is the way to go with 40. I was using 5.2g and 180g MG FMJ's at 1.160 - 1.185 (Depending on the gun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anilson Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 n340 will work, but n320 is softer to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I think most of us who use Vit powders for Limited/Production use N320. Its so popular that PV was sold out completely a few weeks ago (the 24 pounds I just got from them may have something to do with it ) N320 is the bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunfun Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I guess I'm way behind the curve using Titegroup and MG 180 JHP.I'll have to try some. Will it shoot softer than the Titegroup???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I think most of us who use Vit powders for Limited/Production use N320. Its so popular that PV was sold out completely a few weeks ago (the 24 pounds I just got from them may have something to do with it ) N320 is the bomb Curse you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugout Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 FYI Recob's has the 4# jugs of VV N320. http://www.recobstargetshop.com/browse.cfm/4,1104.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fng Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I have been very happy with 320 for .40 major loads. Haven't felt any need to try 340. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I load 180gr CMJ over 4.3gr/N320 for a PF 170. OAL = 1.135" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormondopen Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) 5.0gr N320 w/ 180 for .40 major 3.6gr N320 w/ 147 for 9mm minor works very well w/ Moly's too. Edited March 3, 2011 by ormondopen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrysho Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 N 320 Checking the HODGDON burn rate chart and style powder, it's very close to Win 231 or HP-38, should meter about the same. Has anyone done any compare checks?? I have loaded some 9MM with HP-38. It had a lil Bark and Bite to it that I didn't like. But I am old and contrary. LOL Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjs375 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I am loading N320 and have liked it so far, 180 MG cmj, 5.0 grn @ 1.135. That made 174 out of a sti with an aftermarket barrel, made 184 out of the factory barrel...now working on getting it down to 170. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I guess I'm way behind the curve using Titegroup and MG 180 JHP.I'll have to try some. Will it shoot softer than the Titegroup???? Yes and you have to pay extra for the performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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