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Re: Vihtavouri is no more
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:26 pm
by spud
Re: Vihtavouri is no more
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:06 am
by Mr_Logic
So, with that and the USA shortages, going to be a crap time for shooters here...
Re: Vihtavuori factory closing down?
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:00 pm
by Dellboy
well can anyone tell me where to buy some Vihtavuori N320 in or near essex ?
Re: Vihtavuori factory closing down?
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:30 pm
by mag41uk
Dellboy wrote:well can anyone tell me where to buy some Vihtavuori N320 in or near essex ?
What about Roding Armory?
Tony
Re: Vihtavuori factory closing down?
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:30 pm
by saddler
Dellboy wrote:well can anyone tell me where to buy some Vihtavuori N320 in or near essex ?
Instead of asking on here, why have you not asked the importers??
Contact Tim Hannams in Leeds, they're the UK agent for Viht.
Re: Vihtavuori factory closing down?
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:13 pm
by phaedra1106
There was a piece in Accurate Shooter from Eurenco (owners of the plant in Finland) regarding the possible closure of that particular plant on March 12th,
"EURENCO, the company that currently owns and operates the Vihtavuori Oy powder plant in Finland issued a press release on March 12, 2013. In the release, EURENCO states that it is starting “to define a downsizing process that may ultimately result in stopping the production of nitrocellulose and propellant in Vihtavuori.” This sounds ominous, but understand that a plant closure in Finland won’t necessarily mean the end of Vihtavuori-brand powder (or at least alternative EURENCO powders with similar characteristics). This is because Eurenco has four (4) other modern powder production facilities. Additionally, we have confirmed that Nammo Lapua is current having “discussions” with EURENCO regarding the status of the Vihtavuori plant — but we have no more specifics about Nammo’s interest in the plant."
Re: Vihtavuori factory closing down?
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:26 pm
by Christel
saddler wrote:
Contact Tim Hannams in Leeds, they're the UK agent for Viht.
Hannams Reloading Ltd is the name of the company these days.
Re: Vihtavuori factory closing down?
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:34 pm
by spud
del you have a pm
Re: Vihtavouri is no more
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:30 pm
by paxtond
why worry, grab some tr140, a small amount of load dev based around your n140 loads and your away
Re: Vihtavouri is no more
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:33 pm
by Col
Asked my RFD about this, He thinks its untrue, He also showed me an email from about 6 years ago spreading exactly the same rumour. We shall see