Vihtavuori Handgun loads (9mm \ .38)
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I have just started back into reloading so i am no expert but i have had very good success with 9 mm using IMRs SR 4756. Someof the guys that shoot IPSC at my club also use 4756 for 38 super. The thing i like about this powder is that it is fairly clean burning. The other nice thing i like about it is that it fills cartridge so there is no chance of double loading. In addtion one can also use it for other calibers. I also use it in my .45. Right now i am shooting 4.7 grains of 4756 with a 147 grain bullet with a COL of 1.140 inches. That should give me between 900 to 950 fps velocity. In my hands this load shoots very good. The reason i did originally go with this powder was one of the reloading manuals that i looked at give it the "most accurate" label. Cant remember which manual it was.. but it was a new one at the store i purchased the powder. Just my 2 cents
Lots of guys down here are using N320 for subsonic 9mm loads with their suppressors exactly for that reason: its super clean.
I've fired a lot of Power Pistol and its pretty clean as well. But the muzzle flash is really something.
I've fired a lot of Power Pistol and its pretty clean as well. But the muzzle flash is really something.
I am using VV N350 with very good results in a number of 9mm guns. I use a 124 gr. Montana Gold HP with 5.5 grs, WW SP primer. It is quite accurate and, as you say, very clean burning. Haven't noticed muzzle flash so I guess it's not an issue. I also use 5.0 grs. with lead bullets of the same weight. You can go as high as 5.7 according to the Vihtavuouri website. I have seen other sites such as Handloader.com recommend as high as 6.1 but I don't like to exceed Vihtavuouri's data. It is a nice load to shoot, very accurate and easy on the brass and gun. The only downside to this powder that I can see is it's cost. I lucked out and got a couple of 4 pounders for a ridiculous price but otherwise I wouldn't have bought it.
