Vihtavuori Question

[paulg]

Anybody here use this for 9mm? A friend of mine uses it for his carry loads. Says it's burns well and clean.
LINK: www.vihtavuori.com/en/reloading-data/handgun-reloading/9-mm-luger.html

[Paden]

Don't have a 9mm, but it's the cleanest I've ever seen in the .45 Colt.

[joej]

I'm not reloading for 9mm but use Vihtavuori powders for a lot of different calibers; 38 Special, 44 magnum, 45 Colt, 45ACP, 454, 500S&W, 500JRH, 500 Linebaugh Max, 223, 308.

I find it to be a very "clean" powder and it drops on the money every time. I use N310 in place of bullseye and find it a tad more accurate in my handguns. I find N110 to do everything H110 does but without that sharp "snap" or torque from top-end loads. N120 performs better than IMR4227 and is as clean as a whistle - where the 4227 usually leaves a few powder partials behind and at times they find their way under the star extractor and will tie up the revolver.

The only downside to Vihtavuori powder is the cost, but it's not that big of a problem to keep shooter's from using it - it's more of the LGS's supplying the powder - most have to order it from Powder Valley and unless you can get people to throw in with you for a large order with other supplies - the shipping & hazmat fee's keep people from considering this fine powder - but then again, other powders costing less do just as well as Vihtavuori judging by their targets.