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Vihtavuori 3N37

Competition handgun powder for major power factor loads in Open division IPSC/USPSA.

Also known as 3N37
Manufacturer
Vihtavuori
Grain shape
Ball
Burn rank
#33
Category
Pistol Slow
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Pistol
Origin
Finland
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #33 on the burn-rate scale · Pistol Slow

Typical cartridges

.357 Magnum, .357 Remington Maximum, .357 SIG, .38 Special, .38 Super, .40 S&W, .44 Magnum, .45 ACP, .45 Colt, .45 Winchester Magnum, .454 Casull, 10mm Auto, 7.62x25mm Tokarev, 9mm Luger, 9x23mm Winchester

By cartridge

Similar burn rate

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Moderate
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

3N37 is part of Vihtavuori's special competition pistol line, specifically formulated for open-class IPSC and similar competition where 9mm Major power factor is required. Produces high velocity in 9mm with relatively clean combustion and low flash — critical in indoor competition.

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Sources & provenance