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September 30, 2002, 05:05 PM
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VihtaVuori N3SL Powder
As I noted in a different thread, I recently bought a fairly large lot of reloading components. Among the items, I got about 35+ pounds of VihtaVuori N3SL Powder. I did a web search and see that it is listed as a shotgun powder, but I can't seem to find it on any powder burn rate chart. Does anyone have any knowlege or load data for the use of this powder in handguns ? Any info would be appreciated.
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September 30, 2002, 07:38 PM
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Hi 444
N3SL is just slower then Red Dot, and just faster then Clays, the Lyman Shotshell Handbook 4th edition list this powder |
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October 1, 2002, 01:08 PM
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Thank you for the info. I just ordered a VihtaVuori loading manual, so that should be a help. Anyone else have any ideas about using this powder in handgun cartridges. I have a lot of it, and it would be really nice to be able to use it in my faviorite cartridges.
How about a discussion of working up loads without the benefit of published loading data ? |
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October 6, 2002, 06:40 AM
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Here is the reply I got back from VV in case anyone else is interested.
3NSL is flake-type smokeless propellant that can be used for pistol and revolver cartridges and shotshells. We have developed 3NSL data mainly for Cowboy Action Shooting with lead bullets: .38 Special 158 grs lead COL = 1.437 inches 3NSL starting charge 2.8 grs maximum charge 3.3 grs .44 Special 240 grs lead COL = 1.539 inches 3NSL starting charge 4.4 grs maximum charge 5.3 grs 267 grs lead COL = 1.539 inches 3NSL starting charge 3.6 grs maximum charge 4.7 grs .45 Colt 200 grs lead COL = 1.594 inches 3NSL starting charge 6.3 grs maximum charge 7.3 grs 250 grs lead COL = 1.594 inches 3NSL starting charge 5.1 grs maximum charge 6.1 grs Use maximum charges with caution and have good shooting! Best regards, Janne Pohjoispaa Nammo Lapua R & D |
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