Anybody use VV N105 for 9 minor?

[sandrooney]

There is not much on the VV data chart. Only 2 loads with 130 gr bullet. I have a lot of it, had it sold but found out I can't ship it, so would like to use it if possible.

Thanks.

[zzt]

Define minor.  If you are talking 130PF I'd say no.  It will be inconsistent.  If you are talking 150+, then maybe.  You can also load short to keep the pressure up.

[Ofishl1]

I have run this for years in my Open Gun at Major...like zzT states I run run it down to 150pf for steel challenge..runs fine....I have 15  1 pounders... if you want more...

[sandrooney]

zzt. I will try loading shorter.  I was thinking more 135ish PF.

 

Ofishl1. I was using it for major in my open gun but I quit shooting open.

 

Thanks a lot

[zzt]

s, why do you care what power factor you end up with.  The idea is to get a soft,accurate, flat shooting load for steel.  The dot should not leave the window, if possible.  I wouldn't use 130s, I'd use 115s or lighter.  Unless your Open gun is loose as a goose, I doubt it will run at 135P.  None of mine will.

 

Obviously I don't know what your gun will run, but the majority of Open shooters that I shoot with in SCSA run somewhere in the 150sPF.  Their guns don't even move under recoil.  There are a couple who shoot their USPSA major loads for steel.  I double plug when ROing them.

[Ofishl1]

Sounds like your now running in production or limited..I run a PCC 9mm and tried the 105 with 115g and 121 but didnt like it..I think it was a compressed load at 5.9g or 5.6..did not try it in a handgun..experiment with the dot and diff loads, a light bullet will take a fair amount of powder..heavier may be better to start the experiment

[sandrooney]

Yes PCC and prouduction. I think I will stick with tite group. I just thought if I could use it I would.

[IDescribe]

Dont do it.

 

There a more entertaining ways to waste gunpowder. 

 

[MemphisMechanic]

Definitely hang on to it until you find an open shooter looking for a premium powder.

[Hi-Power Jack]

19 hours ago, sandrooney said:

  I have a lot of it, but can't ship it 

 

Advertise it, locally, at your clubs, and post it here with a headline like this :

 

    WTS   VV N105 powder    Colorado, only.

 

Since the "season" has ended in much of the US, it might take a few months

for it to sell, but someone will buy it in the Spring     

[Jim Watson]

I got stuck with some.

It did well enough with 147 gr 9mm Minor that I was able to use it.

Lighter bullets were very erratic.

[sandrooney]

Thanks, I have it listed on the classifieds