Vihtavuori N135 Rifle Powder - 1 lb
Medium-burn-rate rifle powder originally developed for 7.62×51 NATO. Versatile tubular powder suitable for calibers from .222 Remington to .458 Winchester Magnum. Ideal for medium game hunting and long-range target shooting.
Vihtavuori N135 Rifle Powder
Vihtavuori's N135 is a proven, medium-burn-rate rifle powder with a storied history. Originally developed for the 7.62×51 NATO M80 Ball cartridge, it has evolved into a universal powder trusted by reloaders across a remarkably wide range of calibers—from the modest .222 Remington to the powerful .458 Winchester Magnum.
Powder Characteristics
Physical Properties:
- Tubular grain design: 10mm length × 8mm diameter
- Medium burn rate on the Vihtavuori rifle powder scale
- Consistent performance across diverse applications
What Sets N135 Apart: Vihtavuori's N135, N133, and N130 powders share identical grain dimensions, yet each delivers different burning characteristics through proprietary surface coating technology. This engineering precision ensures you get exactly the performance profile you need for your specific reloading requirements.
Ideal Applications
N135 is the powder of choice for:
- Medium game hunters seeking reliable, consistent velocities
- Long-range target shooters demanding accuracy and predictability
- Reloaders working across multiple calibers who value versatility
Whether you're developing loads for a .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, or exploring less common calibers, N135's broad compatibility and proven track record make it a dependable foundation for your handloading bench.
