Vihtavuori powders in the big .338's?

[EXPRESS]

Vitahvuori N560 is the most readily available powder where I live and Retumbo is not available.

There is a powder called RS80 by Swiss Reloader which should be between H1000 and RETUMBO, and there is also VV 24N41 which is a .50BMG powder that may do well in the .338 Lapua improved versions with the 300 grain bullets.

Has anyone had any experience with the Vihtavuori powders in the improved .338 Lapua based cases like the Allen Xpress, Yogi, Ackley and others alike?

 

[Joel Russo]

I use VV 24N41 with excellent results in my .30-.416 Rigby improved. I was not aware that they are still making this powder??

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

Surely you can find something a little easier on the wallet !! Why not some old fashion IM R or Hodgdon.... Vitt's will work fine but $$$$$

 

[EXPRESS]

all powders are pricey here, and it is very hard to find, or order Hodgdons and IMR.

It's €100 per kg ($60 per lb) for the VV's but the others are not usually less than 10% cheaper.

 

[BEEMAN]

Look into some N570.

 

[EXPRESS]

I have my dealer looking into ordering N570. It has an almost identical burn rate to Retumbo, but I suspect it has a lower load density.

H1000 is available at least for special order, but it wouldnt be the first time I ordered Hodgdon powders in this country and never recieved it.

 

[alcesgigas]

This should help: .338 Terminator - AmmoGuide Interactive