phara Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I just got 4 pounds of Vihtavuori N105. Can't find any reloading data for 38 special for this poweder. Anyone tried it? Looking for 140pf. thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Vihtavuori's reloading manual does not list any N105 loads for .38 Special. It's a very slow powder, better for .357 Magnum loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L9X25 Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 I'm an N-105 shooter and can tell you that it becomes very dirty with lower pressures. As Erik said, it is a magnum speed powder and requires magnum perssures to work efficiently and cleanly. You might want to hold on to that powder until you need to load some .357 or .38 Super loads or sell it and get something more suitable for .38 Special. Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phara Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 Thanks guys, Actually I've been toying with the idea of switching barrels and comping or porting the new barrel so that I can shoot major. It's still a pipe dream but I'll hold onto that powder just in case. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT Driver Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Phara, I've tried some .38 Spl loads with N350 (which is faster than N105) and there is a lot of unburned powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phara Posted November 1, 2003 Author Share Posted November 1, 2003 SRT Driver, Well that seals it. The last thing I need is junk in the cylinders , I bet it screwed up your reloads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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