[Howardk]

Based on the advice of fellow shooters I recently bought 4 lbs of VV 340 thinking it would be good compromise between the 320 and the 350. I loaded it to 6.1 gr. behind a 230 gr. polymer coated Precision bullet (170 PF).

The VV 340 was so dirty that it left large granules in the gun that actually impeded the feeding. I ended up going back to my old "dirty" W231 which is a whole lot cleaner than the VV 340. I'm guessing that the powder might be cleaner if I pushed it. Anyone have any experience with VV 340?

 

[JiminCA]

I don't have any experience with 340 - but I've found that when I had unburned powder granules and soot in the gun it was usually due to a light crimp. On light loads especially you need to build a little pressure in the case for the charge to burn efficiently. So check your crimp.

 

[John Forsyth]

The VV N340 is going to be a lot slower burning than your W231. I have found that VV N320 and W231 are similar in weight required and velocity. I am using N310 and N320 in .45's and like it very much. Both burn clean for me.

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John

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