Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star

Handgun

Burn Rate: 8.4 (Fast)

Description

Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star is a fast-burning propellant powder, specifically optimized for handgun and pistol loads. Known for its versatile applications, it is commonly used in a variety of calibers including 9mm Luger, .45 ACP, and .38 Special. The physical form of N32C Tin Star is a flake-type powder, which offers excellent metering properties, ensuring precise and consistent charge weights. This powder provides remarkable temperature stability, maintaining reliable performance across a wide range of environmental conditions. Handloaders will appreciate the manageable burn rate of N32C Tin Star, which contributes to consistent velocities and pressures, crucial for developing accurate and efficient loads. Its reputation in the handloading community is bolstered by Vihtavuori’s commitment to quality and consistency. Beyond its efficiency in typical applications, its specific energy and cleanliness upon firing make it a favored choice among those targeting reduced recoil loads. Overall, N32C Tin Star presents a significant advantage for reloaders seeking precise control and optimal performance in widely used pistol calibers.

Specifications

Burn Rate

8.4 (Fast)

Bulk Density

0.420 g/cm³

Density

1.490 g/cm³

Temperature Sensitivity

Low

Suitable Substitutes

Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):

Shooters World Clean Shot

Shooters World · Burn Rate: 8.4

Ramshot Zip

Ramshot · Burn Rate: 8.4

Accurate No. 2

Accurate Powders · Burn Rate: 8.4

ReloadSwiss RS 14

Reload Swiss · Burn Rate: 8.4

Lovex D032

Lovex · Burn Rate: 8.4

Hodgdon HP38

Hodgdon · Burn Rate: 8.4

Standard Loads — Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star

Verified load data combinations using Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star.

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.22 Picra

Barnes .224 | 36gr | Barnes Varmint Grenade FB 36gr

187 loads

30 powders

.22 Picra

Barnes .224 | 45gr | Barnes BND SPIT-FIRE 45gr

173 loads

30 powders

.22 Picra

Barnes .224 | 50gr | Barnes Solid Spitz 50gr

144 loads

25 powders

.22 Picra

Berger .224 | 64gr | Berger Varmint 64gr

149 loads

27 powders

.22 Picra

Fox Bullets .224 | 50gr | Fox Classic Hunter 50gr

190 loads

31 powders

.22 Picra

Fox Bullets .224 | 55gr | Fox Classic Hunter 55gr

158 loads

26 powders

.22 Picra

H&N .224 | 55gr | H&N RN HS 55gr

177 loads

32 powders

.22 Picra

Hornady .222 | 60gr | Hornady V-MAX 60gr

158 loads

28 powders

.22 Picra

Lapua .224 | 55gr | Lapua Soft Point 55gr

152 loads

27 powders

.22 Picra

Nosler .224 | 35gr | Nosler Varmageddon 35gr

150 loads

29 powders

.22 Picra

Peregrine .222 | 48gr | Peregrine VRG-2 48gr

177 loads

30 powders

.22 Picra

Prvi Partizan .224 | 55gr | Prvi Partizan FMJ BT 55gr

182 loads

32 powders

.22 Picra

Remington .224 | 50gr | Remington V-Max 50gr

172 loads

30 powders

.22 Picra

Rhino Bullets .224 | 40gr | Rhino Solid Shank 40gr

195 loads

32 powders

.22 Picra

RWS .224 | 46gr | RWS VMS 46gr

184 loads

33 powders

.22 Picra

RWS .224 | 46gr | RWS TMS 46gr

184 loads

33 powders

.22 Picra

Sellier & Bellot .224 | 45gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ 45gr

149 loads

31 powders

.22 Picra

Sierra .224 | 40gr | Sierra VarmintKing 40gr

195 loads

32 powders

Subsonic Loads — Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star

Verified subsonic load data combinations using Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star.

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.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr

1039 loads

162 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr

981 loads

157 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

734 loads

133 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr

827 loads

139 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr

923 loads

151 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr

802 loads

136 powders

.30-06 Spring.

MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr

3347 loads

257 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr

833 loads

129 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr

709 loads

124 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr

14 loads

3 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr

3323 loads

257 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr

0 loads

0 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr

678 loads

110 powders

.30-06 Spring.

Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr

775 loads

134 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr

336 loads

62 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr

428 loads

79 powders

.300 AAC Blackout

Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr

427 loads

72 powders

Community Subsonic Loads — Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star

Sample load data calculated with Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star.

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Cartridge	Bullet	Barrel (in)	Charge (gr)	OAL (in)	Case Volume (GoW)	Max. Pressure (psi)	Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.357 Mag.	.357 \| 158gr \| H&N KS HS	3.9	6.8	1.59	25.6	27,905 (64%)	932
M.45 ACP	.452 \| 200gr \| LOS SWC	6.0	••.•	1.26	25.0	19,204 (102%)	928
.45 ACP	.452 \| 200gr \| LOS SWC	6.0	5.5	1.26	25.0	16,597 (88%)	883
.45 ACP	.452 \| 200gr \| LOS SWC	6.0	5.0	1.26	25.0	14,217 (75%)	837

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