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Vihtavuori 3N38

Find all Vihtavuori load data in the powder manufacturer section. In addition, our members have shared 3 load recipes.

Vihtavuoris 3N38 powder is designed especially for competitive handgun shooting with high-velocity loads in 9 mm and .40 S&W cartridges. Its a single-based, tubular powder type, and one of Vihtavuoris small granule powders (0,6 mm length x 0,6 mm diameter). The 3N38 is a popular powder for practical shooting especially among IPSC and USPSA shooters. A relatively slow-burning powder, 3N38 is a perfect choice for making Major loads with good accuracy and clean-burning characteristics, for which Vihtavuori is renowned.

Most suitable and popular calibers for Vihtavuori 3N38

Bullet Weight (gr) ->
0-50
50-75
75-100
100-150
150-200
200-300
>300

👍 ... suitable caliber 

👍👍 ... suitable AND popular caliber among our reloading community  (classification might evolve as more community members share their loads )

Powder Specifications

Relative Burn Rate

6.8

Weapon Use

Pistols, Revolver

Density

94.3 lbs/ft3 / 1510 kg/m3

Bulk Density

46.8 lbs/ft3 / 750 kg/m3

XXL ID

PID_289

Popular Load Data with Vihtavuori 3N38 Powder

(click on the specific row for more details and alternative load recipes)

Caliber
Bullet
C.O.L.
Powder
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Min Charge
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