BDD Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I have been using wst powder, 230 gr cmj bullet, with 1.26 oal, and am looking to try some n320 powder. Does anyone have a recipe with this powder and a 230 gr cmj or fmj bullet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 N320 5.0 gr 230 hornady haps 1.230 oal .470 crimp This gives me a 172 pf from a sti sentry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDD Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Here is my data: 4.9 gr N320 Zero 230 Gr RN FMJ OAL 1.250 Out of a 5" bbl 1911, I got the following chrono data: 728 fps 737 731 767 730 746 730 Average of 738 fps or a power factor of about 169.7 ES 738 SD 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzi Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Any advantage using this N320 over say more common typical 45acp powders? Examples Bullseye, Unique, 231, SomethingDot, Or is it more a case of using what one has in time of shortage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDD Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 My buddies are telling me it is supposed to be a cleaner powder than the wst. And I am new to reloading and want to try a few different powders. I am going to try some 200 gr bullets in the future, if I can ever find any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan R. Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'm using: 4.9gr of N320 230gr MG JHP Very similar data to ZombieHunter Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Any advantage using this N320 over say more common typical 45acp powders? Examples Bullseye, Unique, 231, SomethingDot, Or is it more a case of using what one has in time of shortage? I don't think so personally; not any cleaner than most in my experience (even though many swear by it). Only reason I still use it, is I still have quite a bit of it. Once it's gone, probably won't buy it again. I actually like the recoil impulse of WSF better, and it is more accurate for me in my pistol. But also like 231 and Unique. There really is no magic powder, but some do work better than others in different pistols and each person has their preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakstone Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I am a big fan of the VV powders. They meter well and in my experience burn much cleaner than the myriad of other powders that I have used. If you can get over the expense you will be very happy with the powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Clays powder is very clean in 45 ACP just like N-320 at half the price and a lower charge weight ( 4.0 gr with a 230 gr FMJ RN at 1.245 OAL makes 168 PF). It also meters extremely well in Dillon machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigdogg316 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 does anyone have a good recipe for the same powder but with rainier jhp 230gr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDD Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Clays powder is very clean in 45 ACP just like N-320 at half the price and a lower charge weight ( 4.0 gr with a 230 gr FMJ RN at 1.245 OAL makes 168 PF). It also meters extremely well in Dillon machines. Yeah, I am going to give clays a try also. The powder is the cheapest thing in the assembly, so vv or clays doesn't really bother me when it is ~$0.005 per round difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 My buddies are telling me it is supposed to be a cleaner powder than the wst. And I am new to reloading and want to try a few different powders. I am going to try some 200 gr bullets in the future, if I can ever find any. it's worth a try. my experience with n320 and 200gr bullets is I had to go past the max loads to reliably make major so I switched to 230gr. I eventually settled on clay's with 230gr. The recoil impulse is noticeably softer to me compared to n320 at the same pf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieHunter Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Clays does smell like someone had a bad meal at Taco Bell after it's fired though. :-) A very distinct "aroma" .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDD Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Hahaha ... I think I will still try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeyedme Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 My buddies are telling me it is supposed to be a cleaner powder than the wst. And I am new to reloading and want to try a few different powders. I am going to try some 200 gr bullets in the future, if I can ever find any. N310 is a better powder for .45 IMHO. You will use a lot less too (3.9 for my Bayou 230s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclelu Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I use 4.8gr n320 with 230gr Bayou. 176 pf. It meters very well and is soft shooting. Lu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcernese Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I prefer the heavy and slow approach. 3.4g, 250 gr. LRN-FP 700 fps makes major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSkol Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 A bit late, but for what it is worth and only to corroberate other posts: Zero 230gr JHP 4.9gr N320 @ 1.225" OAL Made PF in my PT1911 with Springfield barrel, but not with the Taurus barrel (bore measured at 0.451") I felt that this was softer (easier to follow-up) than my 5.2gr N320 load behind a 200gr LSWC @1.250" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda01 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I've noticed that n320 has less flash when shit it low-light conditions than the others mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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