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  1. 21-06-2012, 09:53 PM #1
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    Is there not a bit on the label telling you where to email to get load data?

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  2. 22-06-2012, 04:14 PM #2
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    There is a bit of info on ukv site about vit factory closing down and some data on this new powder.
    Hope this helps
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    p.s it's in the general discussion section
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    Quote Originally Posted by plonker View Post
    There is a bit of info on ukv site about vit factory closing down and some data on this new powder.
    Hope this helps
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    Vit Factory is being sold, no sign of shutting down. Makes about £15 million a year from memory. But declining military sales means the owners want to get rid of it.


    Who makes TR powders?
    Lots of interesting articles here
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    I think they are closing down the part of the factory that dealt with military powder not the whole factory.
    Chech out ukv as im sure the makers name is on there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bullbarrel View Post


    Who makes TR powders?
    The Importer is Nigel Cole-Hawkins of the North London RC, rumour has it that nitrochemie (Reloader powders) make it, apparently its for sale in the shop at Bisley. I'm tempted to give a tub a try as I'm down that way later in the month.

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    Just read that HPS at Bisley sell it, but not on their website just Vit powders. I'll pop in when I'm next there.

    Looks like there is nothing to lose by trying it.
    Lots of interesting articles here
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    Quote Originally Posted by bullbarrel View Post
    Just read that HPS at Bisley sell it, but not on their website just Vit powders. I'll pop in when I'm next there.

    Looks like there is nothing to lose by trying it.
    they do £55 a kilo
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    I was told that TR140, and T140 (Dolphin are selling T140, although I may have missed the R) was N140 bulk imported and re packaged.

    I was told to use the N140 data. Mik Mak was selling it at £55 a pop or 2 for £100.

    We now have it at one of our local places.

    If it stays at that price, and is genuinely N140 by another name, it is a good buy as N140 is quite a good universal powde, handles well and does not seem to leave my rifles looking like the barrel needs ploughing. It used to be the F/TR fave until it got difficult to get for a while, and then many went over to N540.

    Oddly I am looking at going to a Hodgdon powder for my longer range loads....typical!!
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  9. 25-06-2012, 01:13 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Night Stalker View Post
    Is there not a bit on the label telling you where to email to get load data?
    You're very observant Email sent, reply awaited ... it'll be interesting to see what load they recommend.
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  10. 26-06-2012, 08:42 AM #10
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    UPDATE.

    Reply rec'd back yesterday, confirmed my load and gave me a few pointers for loads in another rifle using Elcho17, which is identical to Reloder17, and TR140 with <160gr projectiles.

    Email also said that they are adding another 6 powders to the range this year, the price difference makes them worth investigating/
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  11. 27-06-2012, 08:14 AM #11
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    Lightbulb TR140/T140/Elcho 17

    Hi
    Has anyone got a website address for these powders please. Manufacturer/importer etc.
    Tried googling but not a lot of success.

    Cheers. Thanks
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  12. 27-06-2012, 08:53 AM #12
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    Importers are Commonside Firearms in Surrey

    Email addy is

    Commonside@compuserve.com

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    TR140 i snot same as N140.

    Speed wise it sits between N140 and N150.

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    I have done about 2,000 rounds using it.
    It is an excellent powder - I have an ES of 12 and SD of 6 with it using Berger Hybrids / 155.5 FB

    It is my go to powder - and the best on the market bang for buck!
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  14. 02-01-2013, 10:58 AM #14
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    Exclamation no - not the same!

    definitely not the same gents!...TR140 is slower - about 1/2(ish) moa @ 1000yds ive found in my .308...yet to try it in my .303!

    the email address on the side is commonside@compuserve.com

    hope this helps

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