I have over 2# of n120 that I'd like nothing more than to use up. Given it's similarity to re7 one would assume it would be suitable for 30/06 in somewhat of a reduced format with sub 125g bullets. However to date I've been unable to find ANY data for such a use.

Is this propellant fast enough to be of use in 357 carbines?

You most probably can't find any data becuse it is not suitable for the purpose you intend.

N-120 is for small case applications 22&6PPC, 22&6mm BR, .221 Fireball and light bullet loads in .222 and .223 Remington.

Using a 100gr bullet: N-120 From 39.8 grains to 49.1 grains with a Win LR primer.

Steve's pages.com

I can find two for N-110 and four for N-130. Does not VV number its powders by ignition speed? You could have a ball developing a load from the data for the above examples...

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Originally posted by onefunzr2:
Using a 100gr bullet: N-120 From 39.8 grains to 49.1 grains with a Win LR primer.

Steve's pages.com

Poop though, I have a small qty of 110g bullets, no 100's abs literally thousands of 125g projectiles.

130gr. bullet , 30-30
27.6grv-N120
30.5gr.v-N130
32.8gr.,v-N133

125 gr. , .300 Savage
35.1gr v-N120
37.4 gr.v-N130
41.8gr. v-N133
125gr., .308
41.7gr v-N130
With a little savy, that I know you have an a little interpolation I know you will find a GOOD and SAFE starting load.
You stll have your 7.62 x39 I'm sure.
I do believe it could be used for the .30 carbine as well. roger

Krocus:

Here is some data from the Norma Powder Guide Circa 1969/70. There is a load with Norma 201 and a 180 grain bullet. Here's the data:41.9 grains/2200fps/35000psi, 44.4/2300/37430, 45.8/2400/38600,47/2500/40380. These are the only relativley light bullet loads listed in the powder guide I made reference too earlier. There is also a couple 220 grain loads, if that is of interest to you also, let me know. I can fax you a copy of this page if you like, or email it and send you a scan.

Load with caution.

Jerry

No actually the 7.62x39/30ppcLargo is long gone. I just kinda got bored with it. In fact the n120 is sort of a leftover.

I have a 30hrt (herrett tactical rimless) ar15 but n120 is just a bit too bulky to work well in it.

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Originally posted by Krochus:

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Originally posted by onefunzr2:
Using a 100gr bullet: N-120 From 39.8 grains to 49.1 grains with a Win LR primer.

Steve's pages.com

Poop though, I have a small qty of 110g bullets, no 100's abs literally thousands of 125g projectiles.

In that case use the Powley Powder Formula to adjust your powder charge to suit the bullet weights you have on hand. I have used this formula many times since it was first published in Handloader magazine #126 in March/April 1987. I have taken the liberty of correcting typographical errors.