gunocologist Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 So after 15 years, I've been forced to change powder since VV N350 is no longer available. Seems 3N38 is the only other VV option still in stock. Does anyone have a proven load for 38 Super 5" (32 Twist) 3 port HybriComp barrel, and 115gr bullets? Or something that will get me started? Thanks, Dave Pruitt davidpruitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) I just typed 3N38 into the 9mm/38 loading forum and got 14 pages to sort through. Should be something in there useful Dave. Edited December 8, 2013 by Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) Doubled Edited December 8, 2013 by Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 slight thread drift ahead....Have they stopped making N350, or is it just next to impossible to get right now? If you want an unopened 4lb jug (or two) of N350, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunocologist Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 slight thread drift ahead....Have they stopped making N350, or is it just next to impossible to get right now? If you want an unopened 4lb jug (or two) of N350, let me know. Long story short, they lost the license to manufacture powder in the factory. A little bird in high places told me. Shot Show should bring some news if the plant will move to the US. I am always looking for N350 as my preferred powder. Just hoping to get me to the end of 2014 for the World Shoot. If you have extra, I would be indebted to your offer. Kevin, thanks for your assistance. I was just hoping to find one specifically for the setup I am running. Save me some time loading. When you shoot/load as much as I do in a year you just get sick of change/testing loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 No problem-o, Dave. I'll be in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunocologist Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Thanks Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobson Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I'll throw in a free 4lb jug of N350 if I get my new 38 super before 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mturnbull333 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I run about the same as what you are looking at except my gun is a shorty with 5 holes, I run 11 gr of 3n38 with 115 gr bullet at 1.235 to get a 175 PF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvsmith Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I have a few pounds of VV N350 laying around & if you want it Dave it's yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 So did they stop all powder or just 350? Dave I like 3n37. All VV are hard to get since this last panic rush buying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) If you are coming through SC, I can hook you up with 4-5 lbs of N350. That said, I prefer 3n38. I am running 11 gn behind a Z121 for about 175 pf. 3 poppel holes Edited December 9, 2013 by Shadyscott999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunocologist Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 So did they stop all powder or just 350? Dave I like 3n37. All VV are hard to get since this last panic rush buying I was told that they stopped making all VV powders. Pistol powder is drop in the bucket compared to the amount of rifles powders they make. I am sure they will figure out a way to get up and running again, possibly here is the states which would be awesome and would make the powder cheaper. (no importation) I used to shoot 3N37 but changed to N350 since the burn rate was a little slower which allowed the powder burn to peak in the comp. 3N37 was faster and better for shortly top ends. Looks like 11gr is a good starting load for the 3N38, I appreciate you all taking the time to offer up those suggestions. Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoops! Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Dave, I wouldn't start at 11 gr. That is going to be an extremely hot load for almost any gun with 121 grain bullets. Even 10 grains is borderline high and I wouldn't recommend it . . . but that's close to where I am. Vihtavuori recommends a max load of only 9.6 for 123 grain bullets . . . but that just doesn't do it in my popple-holed shorties. Edited December 10, 2013 by Whoops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangledMoose Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 9.5 in my full size with 4 holes works good with 124s... I know SVI recommends 10 grns in the IMMs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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