Vihtavuori N550 Rifle Powder - 8lb Container
Medium-burn-rate rifle powder developed for .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester. Tubular grain design delivers higher velocities at equal pressure with reduced barrel wear across multiple calibers.
Vihtavuori N550 Rifle Powder
Vihtavuori's N550 is a versatile, medium-burn-rate rifle powder originally engineered for .30-06 Springfield and .308 Winchester applications. Since its introduction in the late 1990s, it has proven itself across a broad spectrum of shooting disciplines and caliber applications.
Design and Composition
N550 employs a tubular grain structure with symmetrical dimensions of 10mm length and 10mm diameter. As part of Vihtavuori's N500 series, it incorporates nitroglycerine in addition to traditional single-base powder chemistry. This formulation delivers superior energy content compared to conventional powders, translating to measurable performance advantages in the field.
Performance Characteristics
- Burning Rate: Medium-scale, comparable to N150 rifle powder
- Velocity: Achieves higher velocities at equal pressure versus N100 series powders
- Barrel Wear: Reduced wear characteristics compared to conventional powders of similar burn rate
- Pressure Efficiency: Delivers more energy without increased pressure demands on your rifle
Ideal Applications
N550 excels in .30-06 Springfield hunting loads with heavier bullets and performs admirably in 30-caliber magnums with lighter projectiles. It is also suitable for .308 Winchester, 6.5×55 SE, and numerous other rifle calibers across hunting, target shooting, and precision rifle disciplines.
Container
This 8-pound container provides ample powder for extensive handloading projects while maintaining the quality and consistency Vihtavuori is known for worldwide.
