Comments on: Loading for the .45 ACP — VV N320 and Other Good Powders

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:24:59 +0000

I was wodering what kind of dies you use and what the reloading process looks like for you to get this accuracy?

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 01:09:37 +0000

Hi, I see you mention Winchester WST. Do you have a suggested load for that powder? And, will this powder work in 9mm Luger?
Thank you,
Doug

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:58:49 +0000

I have been attempting to mimic a standard target load of 200gr LSWC bullet with 3.5gr of Bullseye (vel approx 750fps), but started using N310 due to the factors you noted. Vihtavouri indicates a starting load of 4grs and they emailed me that I shouldn’t go lower due to increased pressures.
My Lee reloading book indicates a starting load of 3.7gr.
Do you have any load recommendations for using N310? I don’t have N320. What is you loading for N320?
Thanks, Steve

By: ERic Kennard

ERic Kennard — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:53:29 +0000

When I couldn’t get N320 one year, I started using N340 in both 45ACP and 9mm. I load the 45’s with 200SWC Bayou Bullets. They work great and very clean burning. I use Zero 147 JHP in my 9mm. The accuracy is incredible.

Editor: Yes the whole N3XX line works well. We got good accuracy with Vithavuori N310, but N320 suited our moderate loads a bit bitter. Thanks for the report on N340. Many folks like N330 for 9mm loads.

By: Terry

Terry — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:24:02 +0000

Why not bullseye?

It has worked well for years.

Editor: I have tested Bullseye. I found it runs dirty, with low pressure loads it is somewhat inconsistent, and accuracy was not so great. N320 was better in every respect, and it measured better through my Progressive press.