Description
Vihtavuori N330 is a versatile medium-fast burning powder that excels in a variety of handgun applications. Renowned for its consistent performance, this single-base, tubular propellant is particularly suited for pistol calibers such as 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Its burn rate is carefully engineered to provide optimal pressure and velocity characteristics while maintaining excellent accuracy and minimal muzzle flash. With a granule size designed for smooth metering, N330 ensures precise charge weights across diverse loading equipment, enhancing repeatability and safety in the loading process. N330’s temperature stability is notable, as it delivers consistent velocities and pressures across a wide range of environmental conditions, a factor that benefits both competition shooters and those looking for dependable performance in varying climates. Handloaders appreciate N330 for its clean-burning formulation, reducing fouling and maintenance while extending barrel life. Its well-documented load data and Vihtavuori’s reputation for high-quality manufacturing assure reloaders of both performance and safety, making N330 a trusted choice for crafting accurate and reliable handgun rounds.
Specifications
Burn Rate
8 (Fast)
Bulk Density
0.620 g/cm³
Density
1.390 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Vihtavuori N330
Verified load data combinations using Vihtavuori N330.
.30 Super Carry
Berry's .312 | 71gr | Berry's Round Nose 71gr
.30 Super Carry
CamPro .312 | 115gr | CamPro FP 115gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 71gr | H&N RN HS 71gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .311 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .309 | 86gr | H&N RN HS 86gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC KB Match 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 90gr | H&N WC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN F 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N WC HS Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .313 | 100gr | H&N WC KB Match 100gr
.30 Super Carry
H&N .314 | 100gr | H&N RN HS 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 60gr | Hornady XTP 60gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .311 | 71gr | Hornady FMJ RN 71gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .314 | 90gr | Hornady SWC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
Hornady .312 | 100gr | Hornady XTP 100gr
.30 Super Carry
Lapua .314 | 98gr | Lapua Lead Wadcutter 98gr
.30 Super Carry
LEE .314 | 90gr | LEE Mold 314-090-SWC 90gr
.30 Super Carry
LEE .311 | 93gr | LEE Mold 311-093-1R 93gr
Subsonic Loads — Vihtavuori N330
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Vihtavuori N330.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Barnes .308 | 180gr | Barnes MRX BT 180gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.300 AAC Blackout
Ferrobull Europe .308 | 180gr | Ferrobull Tripple Expand Jagd 180gr
Community Loads — Vihtavuori N330
Sample load data calculated with Vihtavuori N330.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .357 | 158gr | LOS FP | 5.9 | 7.3 | 1.59 | 25.6 | 37,463 (86%) | 1230 | |
| .357 | 158gr | LOS FP | 3.9 | 7.5 | 1.59 | 25.6 | 39,523 (91%) | 1138 | |
| .358 | 158gr | LEE Mold TL358-158-SWC | 12.0 | ••.• | 1.53 | 23.1 | 31,908 (147%) | 1316 | |
| .358 | 150gr | LEE Mold 358-150-SWC | 12.0 | ••.• | 1.50 | 23.1 | 27,267 (125%) | 1270 | |
| .358 | 158gr | LEE Mold TL358-158-SWC | 12.0 | ••.• | 1.50 | 23.1 | 28,326 (130%) | 1243 | |
| .358 | 158gr | LEE Mold TL358-158-SWC | 12.0 | ••.• | 1.53 | 23.1 | 24,671 (113%) | 1224 | |
| .358 | 150gr | LEE Mold 358-150-SWC | 12.0 | ••.• | 1.50 | 23.1 | 22,684 (104%) | 1207 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ | 10.5 | ••.• | 1.17 | 13.8 | 36,970 (108%) | 1385 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ | 10.5 | ••.• | 1.17 | 13.8 | 33,866 (99%) | 1352 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Sellier & Bellot FMJ | 10.5 | ••.• | 1.17 | 13.8 | 34,040 (100%) | 1322 | |
| .358 | 105gr | LEE Mold 358-105-SWC | 5.5 | ••.• | 1.12 | 13.8 | 27,122 (80%) | 1312 | |
| .356 | 100gr | H&N HP HS | 4.5 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.5 | 25,947 (76%) | 1237 | |
| .356 | 125gr | H&N HP HS | 16.5 | ••.• | 1.10 | 13.8 | 21,190 (62%) | 1224 | |
| .355 | 124gr | ALSA PRO FMJ | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.17 | 13.8 | 28,921 (85%) | 1188 | |
| .355 | 115gr | Hornady XTP | 3.9 | ••.• | 1.11 | 13.8 | 32,039 (94%) | 1188 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Speer Hollow Point Gold Dot | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.17 | 14.0 | 33,098 (97%) | 1178 | |
| .355 | 124gr | ALSA PRO FMJ | 5.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.8 | 32,547 (95%) | 1175 | |
| .356 | 120gr | LEE Mold 356-120-TC | 5.5 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.8 | 23,757 (70%) | 1168 |
Community Subsonic Loads — Vihtavuori N330
Sample load data calculated with Vihtavuori N330.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .357 | 158gr | LOS FP | 3.9 | 7.3 | 1.59 | 25.6 | 37,463 (86%) | 1119 | |
| .451 | 200gr | H&N HP HS | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.27 | 25.0 | 15,737 (83%) | 1033 | |
| .452 | 200gr | H&N HP HS | 5.3 | ••.• | 1.21 | 25.0 | 16,592 (88%) | 1007 | |
| .452 | 200gr | LOS SWC | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.26 | 25.0 | 17,371 (92%) | 1001 | |
| .452 | 200gr | H&N HP HS | 5.3 | ••.• | 1.21 | 25.0 | 15,476 (82%) | 981 | |
| .452 | 200gr | LOS SWC | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.26 | 25.0 | 16,394 (87%) | 978 | |
| .451 | 200gr | Speer TMJ-M | 4.5 | ••.• | 1.28 | 27.0 | 16,998 (90%) | 978 | |
| .452 | 200gr | LOS SWC | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.28 | 25.0 | 16,012 (85%) | 974 | |
| .452 | 195gr | H&N SWC KB | 4.5 | ••.• | 1.26 | 25.0 | 16,737 (89%) | 974 | |
| .451 | 230gr | LOS RN FMJ | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.27 | 25.0 | 19,410 (103%) | 955 | |
| .451 | 200gr | Speer TMJ-M | 4.5 | ••.• | 1.28 | 25.0 | 16,201 (86%) | 938 | |
| .452 | 200gr | H&N HP HS | 5.3 | ••.• | 1.21 | 25.0 | 12,981 (69%) | 922 | |
| .356 | 125gr | H&N HP HS | 16.5 | ••.• | 1.10 | 13.8 | 15,563 (46%) | 1125 | |
| .355 | 124gr | ALSA PRO FMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.8 | 30,922 (91%) | 1112 | |
| .356 | 123gr | LOS HP | 6.0 | ••.• | 1.07 | 13.8 | 24,540 (72%) | 1096 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.8 | 30,255 (89%) | 1096 | |
| .355 | 124gr | ALSA PRO FMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.13 | 13.8 | 29,037 (85%) | 1086 | |
| .355 | 124gr | Limit FMJ | 4.0 | ••.• | 1.14 | 13.8 | 29,747 (87%) | 1086 |
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