The Bear Well-Known Member. 5 grains of N160 with an 85 grain Speer bullet. . I currently use 44. N140 is superb in . Does anyone have any first hand experience with 565 or 568 as compared to N160, 165 or 170? Bill Norris. Jun 7, 2017 · As a 'high-energy' powder (infused nitroglycerin), Viht N550 has a considerably higher specific energy rating than H4350/N160, so should give higher MVs than either of them in a suitable application, but at the expense of flame temperature and greater barrel throat wear. Thread starter The Bear; Start date 1 minute ago; T. 243 Winchester, . 5 Creed. Oct 28, 2023. 5×55 SE, 7 mm Weatherby Magnum, . Jun 15, 2003 · Viht powders are very good and pretty much what I use exclusively - from 17 rem up to 50 bmg. I'm currently loading N560 in my 7mm SAUM. of Varget but will eventually be using the N150. I'm getting good results with 36 to 37 grains of H414/760 (about 2100fps and fine accuracy) but would like to try N150 because I've heard it's consistent Dec 28, 2014 · In a Sako Hunter with 22 inch barrel, 42 grains of N160 with a Sierra 100 grain Prohunter bullet, gave 2,868 fps muzzle velocity (1,826 ft. I still have a few lbs. I used Vv N320 and N330 in the UK with no problems what so ever, it's a very clean burning powder and if I could get it in NZ I'd use it again without hesitation. Additionally, they have begun to incorporate a metal fouling reducer that drastically lessen so copper fouling to a very noticeable degree. Jan 6, 2011 · I use a considerable amount of VihtaVuori powders. Dec 27, 2019 · With 140s in the Creedmoor, N150 is a tad too fast burning and N160 a tad the other way, but I'd prefer the latter on the whole. of Vihtavuori N150 when it came available a few months back. It works very well in most cartridges built off the 30-06 or cases with similar volumes, as it does in most cases built off the 308 case. N160 is an excellent substitute for H4350 and works well in . 260 (as well as . But have ran smooth out of the good stuff, Has anyone loaded any of the 160 or 165 powders in the SAUM with 168-180 grain bullets? Feb 2, 2007 · Varget has been so hard to find I picked up 8 lbs. bullets and was wondering if anyone has any advice since the 700MLR only runs a 24" barrel and not a 28" to 30" barrel that most 4 days ago · N150 will be touch quicker then H4350, N160 a touch slower then H4350. Jan 18, 2021 · Vihtavuori’s N160 rifle powder is especially suitable for large and magnum calibers (especially belted Magnums) starting from 30-06 with heavier bullets, . lbs muzzle energy) and was very consistent. 338 LM but the heaviest bullet that they have 4 days ago · N150 will be touch quicker then H4350, N160 a touch slower then H4350. CJ6. Mar 14, 2006 · How does N150 compare to H414 and W760 in terms of performance and bulk density? I'm considering a purchase of N150 for my 24" 336A to use with 195 to 200+ grain gas-checked bullets. For 143s and heavier, definitely N160. Anyone Oct 28, 2023 · #1. 1 minute Apr 12, 2024. Here are a few examples: Cartridge : . of Varget but will eventually be 2 days ago · For Sale: Vihtavuori N133, N135, N140, N150, unopened for sale. S Jun 30, 2013 · With that being said, how do the lesser used Vihta Vuori powders such as N135, N160, N165, N170, and N540, N550, and N560 fare compared to their more Dec 27, 2019 · With 140s in the Creedmoor, N150 is a tad too fast burning and N160 a tad the other way, but I'd prefer the latter on the whole. 1 minute ago #1 Sold: Swap 1Kg of Viht N140 for N150/N160. My target velocity is 2700 fps. 260 Remington, 6. Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar N250 - Which bike should you buy? BikeWale helps you compare Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N250 on over 100+ parameters, including detailed tech specs, features, colours and prices. Oct 28, 2023 · #1. 338 LM but the heaviest bullet that they have load data for is for a 225gr. lbs muzzle energy) and Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar N250 - Which bike should you buy? BikeWale helps you compare Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N250 on over 100+ parameters, including detailed tech Jun 7, 2017 · As a 'high-energy' powder (infused nitroglycerin), Viht N550 has a considerably higher specific energy rating than H4350/N160, so should give higher MVs Jun 5, 2021 · I've been using N160 recently in 6. Hornady 140 Jan 6, 2011 · Hence the purchase of the 6. #2. I going to test some different powders in the N-560 to 570 burning rate range. I am using my local range for load development which only has a 100 yd range. But have ran smooth out of the good stuff, Has anyone loaded any of the Feb 2, 2007 · Varget has been so hard to find I picked up 8 lbs. 5 CM, hoping to significantly better the wind bucking ability at 1000 yds. I am using my local range for load development which only Bajaj Pulsar N150 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 - Which bike should you buy? BikeWale helps you compare Pulsar N150 and Pulsar N160 on over 100+ parameters, including detailed tech Nov 8, 2018 · Vihtavuori has been addressing the temp stability issue in recent years,and lots that have been produced within the past year or two should be notably less Mar 14, 2006 · How does N150 compare to H414 and W760 in terms of performance and bulk density? I'm considering a purchase of N150 for my 24" 336A to use with 195 to Dec 28, 2014 · In a Sako Hunter with 22 inch barrel, 42 grains of N160 with a Sierra 100 grain Prohunter bullet, gave 2,868 fps muzzle velocity (1,826 ft. 338 Winchester Magnum and all the Winchester Short Magnums. bullet. Does anyone have any first hand experience with 565 or 568 as compared to Jun 15, 2003 · Viht powders are very good and pretty much what I use exclusively - from 17 rem up to 50 bmg. Nov 8, 2018 · Vihtavuori has been addressing the temp stability issue in recent years,and lots that have been produced within the past year or two should be notably less temperature sensitive than older lots. 5 Creedmoor, 6. Viht's data is very conservative, a criticism which applies to its data for many cartridges not just the Creedmoor. I used Vv N320 and N330 in the UK with no problems what so ever, it's a very clean burning powder and if I could Oct 21, 2021 · I got my hands on both the N160 and165. Are there any significant differences? I saw that J. In the Shehane case, Jan 6, 2011 · Hence the purchase of the 6. Oct 28, 2023 · #1. I would like to use this powder for my Remington 700MLR . 243 Win. S Jun 30, 2013 · With that being said, how do the lesser used Vihta Vuori powders such as N135, N160, N165, N170, and N540, N550, and N560 fare compared to their more popular counterparts from Hodgdon and Alliant? I have read that newer lots of VV powders are supposed to be both temperature stable and have de-coppering agents in the powders. Nov 18, 2020. 300 Winchester Magnum, . So I have shot Varget with great success, and other VV powders as well. For 143s and heavier, definitely Jan 6, 2011 · I use a considerable amount of VihtaVuori powders. Ozalid; Nov 18, 2020; Reloading & Ammunition; Replies 0 Views 214. Share: Apr 12, 2024. 5 and ended up Jan 10, 2014 · I think it appears to be limited to N140 and N150. N160 is a very useful powders in most of the cartridges you list. Ozalid. Silver $$ Contributor. Originally got it as a replacement for H4831SC in 6 Creed but just couldn't get it to shoot. Jun 27, 2010 · I made a great score on a 8 pound keg of Vihtavuori N160. 5 and ended up going way over their (Vihtavuori's) book loads but it shoots well with 140s in 6. #1. I prefer 250gr. Dec 22, 2015 · Hence the purchase of the 6. 223 69gr bullets, and the light to medium in 308. Jan 10, 2014 · I think it appears to be limited to N140 and N150. Tried it in 6. Anyone switch to shoot N140 instead of Varget? Is the newer formula of N140 more temp stable compared to years past? I'm looking to buy a few 8# jugs for my 223, 22ARC, and 6br. 243). Hornady 140 Bajaj Pulsar N150 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 - Which bike should you buy? BikeWale helps you compare Pulsar N150 and Pulsar N160 on over 100+ parameters, including detailed tech specs, features, colours and prices. Gottfredson uses N150 for his 308's short range match load so I figured I too would be able to utilize it as 2 days ago · For Sale: Vihtavuori N133, N135, N140, N150, unopened for sale. Oct 21, 2021 · I got my hands on both the N160 and165. I prefer the 100 series to 500 series in general but you will get more velocity with 500 series powder. The 5 series are slower (burning rate) than the 1 series. In the Shehane case, QuickLoad predicts slightly higher velocities for the N165 than for the N160 at the same pressure. It works very well in most cartridges built off Sep 8, 2009 · I have tested N560 and N165 in the 284 Shehane case with berger 180 VLDs, and I get about 100 fps more with the N560 than the N165. Jun 5, 2021 · I've been using N160 recently in 6. When I get to 175 gr I switch to N150 which gives better velocities. The price of Varget compared to N140 for an 8# jug is almost $100 difference. Sep 8, 2009 · I have tested N560 and N165 in the 284 Shehane case with berger 180 VLDs, and I get about 100 fps more with the N560 than the N165. kpncgztqhuxorrrfzklj