Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Been browsing old threads from 10 years ago, to other close to 4-5 years ago but there was not anything in the last year. I have seen a lot of recommendations for Titegroup which is probably one of the worst powders as it runs very hot, not very stable and quite dirty as well.... So... hoping for some recommendations current to 2020 and see if we are still running 320 or there is perhaps something that comes closer and it is just as good and also costs less... lol. Anyway. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 SPORT PISTOL E3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwbsig Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Sport pistol is just as good in all aspects except maybe not as clean but half the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttolliver Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 E3 for sure. That's what I've been using for 3 or 4 years for 40 major. A few years before that I found during load testing 40 major loads that CFE Pistol and N320 were indistinguishable for accuracy and felt recoil in that particular gun. So I shot CFE pistol for a couple years before shifting to E3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 Any signs of over pressure with either one? also, who makes these? I am in Canada so availability is somewhat limited. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 https://www.alliantpowder.com/default.aspx Can say there are no PSI problems with Sport Pistol . Also doing a long term test with SP and it appears to actually to be cleaner than N320 but not finished with testing (only 10k without cleaning) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 10K with no cleaning... lol I think you are good. I can see E3 is designed for shotgun, so how about PSI issues with this powder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 If you want some in depth info on 9mm powders go to natoreloading.com. There’s a wealth of info but you have to scroll around and click on everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 I need to replace 320 to work up a .40SW major load. 320 is hard to find and costs twice as much.. There gotta be something else that is just as good. I think I can find E3 (nationally) but I am not sold on it since it is a shotshell powder... I need to do some research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Powder valley has 320 if thats the issue But looks like they are running out https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/product/vihtavuori-n320/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 I am In Canada, but thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doane Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I'm fairly new to reloading but I've been pleased with HP-38, which isn't far from N320 on the burn rate chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 2 hours ago, doane said: I'm fairly new to reloading but I've been pleased with HP-38, which isn't far from N320 on the burn rate chart. you got it, it is very popular or it was. There are better choices now. It is 231 rebranded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
858 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 On 3/18/2020 at 10:57 AM, Avenida said: 10K with no cleaning... lol I think you are good. I can see E3 is designed for shotgun, so how about PSI issues with this powder... All pistol powder is shotgun powder. E3 is excellent and since it is so fast it isn't very popular. You can pretty much find it any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Prima V is very similar to VV N320 and was considered a shotgun powder also. Unfortunately it’s dried up also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JatCarver Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 3/18/2020 at 6:25 AM, Avenida said: Any signs of over pressure with either one? also, who makes these? I am in Canada so availability is somewhat limited. thank you I switched from 320 to “Sport Pistol” powder. I’m in Canada also, I get it from Budget Shooter Supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 I got 8lbs of E3 - let's see how it goes. loading .40 major 1180 col with CAMPRO. We will see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHjr Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Ramshot Competition.... switched to it from 320 umpteen yrs ago for 40min and 45maj..... gggreat SD and ES numbers. Clean mild and much less $$. Now ill confess to not buying either in Umpteen yrs and still have both jugs today. Just saying RS Comp Works. Not in 9mm though... high pressure signs I have No idea where prices are today H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpulled Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 WST for me has been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 E3 or sport pistol SP is better than 320 due to easy availability locally FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Sport pistol. Pretty much same drop weights as 320, and in my opinion just as clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagi Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Ramshot Competition is an equivalent i have tested over the years. Same load data, same performance for both 9mm minor and 40 cal Major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 i agree with the recommendation for WST. Never really considered it before, but have come to really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 When it comes to N320, look to 231/HP38, Zip, and Green Dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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