Powder head-to-head
Universal vs Vihtavuori N340
Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 10 cartridges they share.
Burn-rate position
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Side by side
| Universal | Vihtavuori N340 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hodgdon | Vihtavuori |
| Burn-rate rank | #17 | #17 |
| Burn category | Fast | Pistol Medium |
| Grain shape | Flake | Flake |
| Temperature sensitivity | Moderate | Low |
| Applications | Pistol / Shotgun | Pistol |
| Suppressor-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| US availability | Common | Moderate |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Which burns faster, Universal or Vihtavuori N340?
- Vihtavuori N340 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #17 vs #17 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do Universal and Vihtavuori N340 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .38 Special, .45 ACP, .38 Super, 9mm Luger, 10mm Auto, 9x23mm Winchester, among 10 shared cartridges.
