XDman Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Haven't been able to find N320 for quite some time, and it seems all the other handgun powders by VV are gone as well. Has the powder been stopped at the border? Not allowed in the US? I read an article in the NRA mag that manufacturers are running at capacity, but where is it all going? I just changed to WST for my 40, and using the last of my N320 for my wife's 9mm. Anyone have REAL info and not conjecture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckell101 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Here is my theory. Everything went dry - you couldn't find a thing! But now it is starting to come back and people are over compensating for running down their reserves. So as soon as things come back in stock, they go right back out because people got below their panic floor (10k primers) and are attempting to restore those supplies. Industry guys are speculating August - September we will be back on the level. But that said, we might not be able to be as picky with our component selection - WST may be your new powder for 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ85Combat Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 If you check powder Valley every day you will find N320 in stock within a 2-4 weeks. http://powdervalleyinc.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 PV told me that VV only comes in to the US twice a year. Spring and fall. Once it dries up it won't be back in stock until the next scheduled arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDman Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 If you check powder Valley every day you will find N320 in stock within a 2-4 weeks. http://powdervalleyinc.com/ Have been for the last 2 months, no dice. Check at least 4 times a day. Maybe others have figured out when to check each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullwhip_effect Supply chains are complicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQDawg Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I've been checking GunBot and even the individual sites of suppliers for a good 2-3 months daily and have found no N320 available anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I've been having the same problem trying to find N350.. I'm looking for a viable alternative that's made in the USA (more likely to be available). Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternate powder for an Open gun in .38 SuperComp ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 get on FB and like PV and you will get info from PV before anyone nows it. i got 8 lbs on n350 a couple months ago..they get the stuff, just be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeZer Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 It's Vihtavuori, NOT VihtavouriJust say 'Vihta' if not sure about spelling.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeZer Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 get on FB and like PV and you will get info from PV before anyone nows it. i got 8 lbs on n350 a couple months ago..they get the stuff, just be patient. Don't forget to CC NSA, include a 'bomb' word to catch the attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 BritinUsa, Your next best alternative powder for 38Super is Winchester Auto Comp, made for Compensated raceguns but has other applications as well. PV has it more frequently than most of their other powders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks I'll keep an eye out for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 It's Vihtavuori, NOTVihtavouriJust say 'Vihta' if not sure about spelling.. Yuo shuldent bee so anul abowt speling. Its rood to korekt peepal fourit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAflyboy Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I've been having the same problem trying to find N350.. I'm looking for a viable alternative that's made in the USA (more likely to be available). Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternate powder for an Open gun in .38 SuperComp ? By watching PV's site daily (best to check about 3-4pm CDT in my experience) I have been lucky and found enough N320 to currently make it my primary powder even though it's a tad more expensive than I'm used to. I have also picked up some N340 that I'm planning to use to work up a load for .45ACP, and some N165 as a possible powder in my .270WIN. My advice is to keep looking, keep hitting the site religiously... you'll find what you need. I also wanted to briefly comment on the thought that a US-made powder would be more available. Interestingly enough, my research seems to indicate that very little powder is indeed made in the US... except some Winchester (and not sure but think Accurate is as well). As proof, pull up an MSDS for your favorite IMR or Hodgdon product. These powders are manufactured in Australia and imported in bulk to the US then broken down for retail sale. Just an observation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinerRider Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I got N320 from powder Valley about a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQDawg Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I got N320 from powder Valley about a month ago. Did you order it about a month ago, or get it a month ago? It takes my orders forever to get here from them, though I haven't received anything for the past couple months. Maybe things have gotten a little faster since my last order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockCanMan Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 You must also look on other sites. Graf is a good choice for VV N320. I was able to secure a small batch in April. I try not to let my supply run below 4lbs. I don't want to start a panic buy, and I cannnot confirm if this is a rumer or truth, but I heard that VV is considering closing one of their plants down overseas. Not sure if this would affect the N320 or any of their other types of powder either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I've been having the same problem trying to find N350.. I'm looking for a viable alternative that's made in the USA (more likely to be available). Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternate powder for an Open gun in .38 SuperComp ? My backup powder, when I can't find N350 for my .38 Supercomp is IMR4756. But the biggest can you can find. Every lot number I've bought chronos different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandog56 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Even an American distributer of Lapua/Vihtavouri is out of it. And I heard the parent company is thinking of selling the powdermaking facilities off. http://www.vihtavuori-lapua.com/lapua-brass/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrawandDuck Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Powder Valley has N350 left in 1lb cans......better than nothing if you did not get in on the 4lb.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 VV340 is in stock now at P Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2013/03/eurenco-statement-regarding-vihtavuori-oy-powder-plant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDescribe Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Perhaps General Dynamics would like to buy it. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siphon Odesse Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It's Vihtavuori, NOTVihtavouriJust say 'Vihta' if not sure about spelling.. Yuo shuldent bee so anul abowt speling. Its rood to korekt peepal fourit. Ahw! Siphon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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