Vihtavuori N160 Rifle Powder - 8 lbs
Medium-slow burn rate tubular powder ideal for magnum and large-capacity rifle cartridges. Optimized for .300 Win Mag, .338 Win Mag, 6.5 Creedmoor, and similar rounds with heavier bullets.
Vihtavuori N160: Magnum-Grade Rifle Powder
Vihtavuori N160 is a purpose-built rifle powder engineered for the demands of magnum and large-capacity cartridges. This medium-slow burning tubular powder delivers the consistency and performance serious handloaders expect when preparing ammunition for big game hunting.
Ideal Applications
N160 excels in a wide range of modern rifle cartridges:
- Magnum Calibers: .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, and Winchester Short Magnums
- Standard Large Bores: .30-06 Springfield with heavier bullets
- Modern Precision Rounds: 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Remington, 6.5×55 Swedish, and 6.5-284 Norma
- .243 Winchester: Particularly effective with heavier projectiles
Powder Characteristics
The tubular grain design (13mm length × 11mm diameter) provides excellent metering in most progressive and single-stage reloading equipment. The medium-slow burn rate ensures complete combustion in the longer barrels typical of magnum rifles, maximizing velocity while maintaining pressure control.
Purpose-Built for Hunting
This powder is the choice of serious handloaders preparing ammunition for big game hunting. Its burn characteristics are optimized to deliver the velocity and consistency required when using heavier bullets—the preferred choice for ethical, effective hunting at extended ranges.
Package Contents
Each 8-pound container provides ample powder for developing and maintaining hunting loads throughout the season.
