Vihtavouri powders, who is using it, and how does one get started using it??

[Alibiiv]

I have been reloading for a very long time, I am familiar with most of the powders out there on the market. But....when it comes to VitaVuori this is one that I have absolutely no exposure to at all. I think that I have some N130(?) on the shelve down there, I "think" that it was for a .375 Raptor that I built some time ago!! The powder seems to be quite diversified, however I do not exactly know where to start with usng this powder. I know that this ought to be simple, however I have been having difficulty making the jump into the Vitavouri powder arena. It seems like there is not that much difference between the burn rates of the various powders? Anyone using this powder and what has been your experience using this powder. There seems to be a lot the various burn rates and availability seems to be good. I do load for the .223/5.56, .270AI, 30-06, .308, 45-70 and .450 Bushmaster. I did call Vihtavouri and I do have a catalogue coming from them.

 

[ByronP]

Good Morning I use a few of there powders trying some N540 in a 22-250 right now for my nephew download there app it is very user friendly

 

[ByronP]

I am also using the 3N37 in my 10mm loads very clean burning

 

[oneshot.onehit]

Here's a link to Vihtavuori reloading data on the N130 then just pick what you want to see for loading information. I see the 223 and 45-70 in their list.

Vihtavuori N130 rifle powder | Vihtavuori

Vihtavuori rifle powder N130, formerly known as N303, is a multipurpose powder for various rifle calibers, and suitable especially for small game hunting and

vihtavuori.com

Just make sure your jug said N130, I say this because you stated - I think I have some N130

I use their N555 and 20N29 powder with great success in the AR10 and 416

Osoh

 

[Alibiiv]

Here's a link to Vihtavuori reloading data on the N130 then just pick what you want to see for loading information. I see the 223 and 45-70 in their list.

Vihtavuori N130 rifle powder | Vihtavuori

Vihtavuori rifle powder N130, formerly known as N303, is a multipurpose powder for various rifle calibers, and suitable especially for small game hunting and

vihtavuori.com

Just make sure your jug said N130, I say this because you stated - I think I have some N130

I use their N555 and 20N29 powder with great success in the AR10 and 416

Osoh

Thank you for the caution on the N130. I only used the "N130" as an example that I have only one can of Vihtavuori powder. I have over 60 pounds of various other powders, it is just that I do not have any exposure to the Vihtavuori line of powders. Right now I have been using AR COMP for the .223/5.56 and in the .308, great powder for both cartridges.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Call this number and they will help with any questions and if you need a load for something ask them, they will run a QL for you. And ask for a new reload manual they will send you one.
660-460-2802
Hope this helps.

 

[FEENIX]

I have been reloading for a very long time, I am familiar with most of the powders out there on the market. But....when it comes to VitaVuori this is one that I have absolutely no exposure to at all. I think that I have some N130(?) on the shelve down there, I "think" that it was for a .375 Raptor that I built some time ago!! The powder seems to be quite diversified, however I do not exactly know where to start with usng this powder. I know that this ought to be simple, however I have been having difficulty making the jump into the Vitavouri powder arena. It seems like there is not that much difference between the burn rates of the various powders? Anyone using this powder and what has been your experience using this powder. There seems to be a lot the various burn rates and availability seems to be good. I do load for the .223/5.56, .270AI, 30-06, .308, 45-70 and .450 Bushmaster. I did call Vihtavouri and I do have a catalogue coming from them.

Brother Raoul,

You can also request load recommendations from their Tech Support (same Team from Berger - all good people) via e-mail.

I have not started, but I have the following to try: 170(1), 550(2), 568(2), and 570(3).

 

[Hugnot]

I am a VitaVuori fan and use:

VN 540 - .22-.250, 7.7 twist, 33.5 gr, 62 H ELDVT
VN 160 - 6.5-06, 8 twist, 54.5 gr, 100 H ELDVT
VN 165 - 6mmAI, 10 twist, 50.5, 87 H Vmax.
Speedy accurate rodent loads.

Looking at VitaVuori powders for .223AI & 6 & 6.5 CM.

Some info on powder storage life, a vital concern with potential shortages.

https://www.ammoreference.com/articles/how-smokeless-powder-deteriorates.pdf

I am confident that VitaVuori uses the highest quality of components and process.

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[Gary in MD]

I've used quite a bit of N160.
It is an excellent powder, extremely clean burning. I have used it in the 243 win, 6mm ai, 22-250 & 220 swift with heavy bullets, 30-06.
VV powders are getting an excellent reputation. Plenty of loading info available.
Just like starting with any other powders, start low and work up.

 

[Kimber7man]

Thanks to @Longtine88 I am using N560 and am very pleased with velocity and ES/SD. Also using N555 and N565. That's about it.

 

[Byrdman13]

I use N555 in my 270 win behind a 140gr TGK. Shoots really well for me. I second sending them a request for load data. They are really good about sending info out.

 

[Phil Rizzo]

I've used 555 a little, and 565/568/570 a good bit.
Dont have the need for faster burn rates, as of now. These products are consistent, predictable etc. They give great results. I've heard plenty positives about the N100 series but have used H4831, R23 and H1000 mostly, outside of the N500's.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I use a lot more their slow burn rate powders. N565, N568, N570.
From the SS/PRC/SAUM sized cases, up to the RUM/NM/378Wby cases.

 

[Mike Matteson]

I have several different single pound of their powders. Never tried them. I use more single based powders. I haven't seen anything on how their powders work with temp change. That reason why I don't or haven't use there powder is I hunt in weather from -20 to about 110+ degree weather. So powders change in weather as much as 1.5fps per degree. So you can get as much as 97fps change just using the means of the some powders. Again I don't have any info on their temp change. I wish all powder manufactures would posts that, like Hodgdon does.