Vihtavuori N120 Rifle Powder - 8 lb
Fast-burning rifle powder ideal for small calibers, light bullets, and short-barrel rifles. Tiny grain size ensures excellent metering. Popular with target shooters and small game hunters.
Vihtavuori N120: Precision Powder for Small Calibers
Vihtavuori N120 is a fast-burning rifle powder engineered for shooters who demand consistency and reliability. Originally designated N21, this powder has earned its reputation through decades of use by competitive shooters, hunters, and military applications.
Ideal Applications
N120 excels in:
- .222 Remington and other small-caliber cartridges
- 7.62×39 rifles and short-barrel platforms
- Light-bullet loads requiring fast powder burn rates
- Short-range target shooting and precision work
- Small game hunting applications
Technical Characteristics
Burn Rate: Fast—slightly slower than N110, positioning it perfectly between ultra-fast and standard rifle powders.
Grain Size: The smallest in Vihtavuori's rifle powder lineup at just 0.8mm length and 0.6mm diameter. This diminutive size delivers two critical advantages: exceptional metering consistency through powder measures and superior loadability for handloaders.
Pressure Characteristics: N120 requires higher pressure than N110 to achieve optimal combustion. This means you'll develop loads that burn clean and deliver consistent velocities.
Why Shooters Choose N120
The tiny grain structure makes this powder a handloader's dream. It meters with precision through virtually any powder measure, reducing the variability that plagues larger-grained powders. Sport shooters, target competitors, and hunters appreciate the consistency that translates directly to tighter groups and more reliable performance in the field.
Vihtavuori's Finnish heritage and military heritage ensure uncompromising quality standards in every 8-pound container.
