Vihtavuori N340 – The Ultimate All-Rounder Handgun Powder

Vihtavuori N340 is a trusted, multipurpose handgun powder developed originally for 9mm and shotshell loads. As one of the most popular powders in the Vihtavuori N300 series, it’s widely used for medium to large caliber pistols and shotshells with both medium and heavy loads.

Key Features Of Vihtavuori N340

Versatile Use – Ideal for a wide range of calibers and bullet weights.
Medium Burn Rate – Balanced performance for everyday and competitive shooting.
Clean-Burning – Leaves minimal residue, offering excellent barrel hygiene.
Tubular Grain Design – 1.0 mm length x 0.8 mm diameter, shared with N320, N330, and N350.
Optimized Porosity – Unique burning behavior without changing grain size.

Handloading Tip for 9mm Luger

Load: 0.33 g / 5.10 gr
Bullet: 8 g / 124 gr Lapua Full Metal Jacket (FMJ – RN)
Cartridge OAL: 29 mm / 1.142” 💡 Works excellently with other 124 gr bullet types as well.