GOF Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I can find no load data for N310 in .38 Spl. That's normally not a good sign. I would be looking for loads with a 147 Xtreme at around 750 fps. Has anyone played with N310 in .38? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19852 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I use N320. Sorry I can't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWord Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I use N320. Sorry I can't help. I actually use clays for 38 special. If my experience with 9mm is any indication, VV 310 is too fast. Use it for your 45ACP loads, it is great and very clean. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks, that is about what I expected after researching their load data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I tried N310 in long colt, i found it to be inconsistent and erratic with 160's. I think with lighter bullets it would be alot worse. I was lead to understand there was an old version of the VV loading manual that in fact did have 310 data for 38 special but it was removed, this is a hint I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks seanc. If it was erratic in the smaller internal volume of the 38LC case it could be a real mess in the larger 38 SPL... maybe even detonate instead of 'burn'.. I think I'll forget about it in those 2 calibers. I only asked because a buddy gave me a pound to try. I think I'll leave it on the shelf. I've got 4 pounds of 231 coming in, and I know that powder inside and out in .38. He also gave me a pound of N350, and after running it through my rotors to get charge weights I'm not impressed. It's a stick powder and seems to bridge in the drum and charges were a bit erratic (about .5 grains spread). Might be able to use it in 9mm for practice loads and will probably try it in .38 SPL. I'll post the results if I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Using it for light loads with 148s and the like it works great, and is close to the same load data as bullseye. Work up your loads slow. For light loads it should be fine and meters well in the Dillon measures. DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19852 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 OK guys, correct me if I'm wrong. N310 is great in .45 ACP because of the greater case volume = less pressure. .38spl also has less case volume, to much maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanc Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) OK guys, correct me if I'm wrong. N310 is great in .45 ACP because of the greater case volume = less pressure. .38spl also has less case volume, to much maybe? That logic seems to follow. I was not even making 120pf with 160 bayous and federal primers were completely smashed and the velocity swings were 50 +fps. I'm not saying it can't work, it clearly can be made to work with the right bullet. For what I am trying to do, there are better choices... Edited December 23, 2014 by seanc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19852 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Sorry, I meant to say the .38spl has greater case volume than say the 9x19. Some use N310 in 9mm with 147 gr. bullets. It works but the potential for fireworks is there. I've used N320 with success for my .38spl competition loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptoid Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=149821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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