Vihtavuori N550 Rifle Powder - 1 lb
Medium-burn rifle powder developed for .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester. Tubular grain design delivers higher velocity at equal pressure with reduced barrel wear across 30-caliber magnums and other applications.
Vihtavuori N550 Rifle Powder
Vihtavuori's N550 is a purpose-built rifle powder originally developed in the late 1990s for .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester applications. This versatile, medium-burn powder has proven itself across a broad spectrum of shooting disciplines and calibers.
Design and Composition
The N550 features a distinctive tubular grain structure with symmetrical dimensions of 10mm length and 10mm diameter. As a member of Vihtavuori's N500 series, it incorporates nitroglycerine in its single-base formulation, providing superior energy content compared to traditional powders.
Performance Characteristics
Burning Rate: Medium-speed, comparable to N150 rifle powder
Key Advantages:
- Delivers higher velocity at equal pressure compared to N100 series powders
- Reduces barrel wear without sacrificing performance
- Ideal for .30-06 Springfield hunting loads with heavier bullets
- Excellent choice for 30-caliber magnums with lighter bullets
- Suitable for .308 Winchester and 7.65×55 Swedish applications
- Versatile across multiple bore sizes and shooting disciplines
Ideal Applications
Whether you're handloading precision rifle ammunition, hunting rounds, or exploring various caliber applications, N550 delivers consistent, reliable performance with the efficiency that serious reloaders demand.
Package: 1 pound
