Vihtavuori N140 Vs Varget, As @DiffEQ says, N140/540 are in practice, … looking for a starting point/data.

Vihtavuori N140 Vs Varget, Of I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. You should be good-to-go to use it for 308. N140 vs Varget, 109 grain Have start doing test with the n-150 as a replacement for varget. The best velocity I have seen in my M14 with 168/169 projectiles has been Norma 202. Reason being, I could get (4) 8# jugs of VV for the price of 3 Varget. 5s etc needing slow burners of course. 308 shooter. N540 is too. I never was able to do extensive testing, but with Varget in FC and LC brass (very similar but lower case capacity) I was getting good results with 41. I will be using this in a Vihtavouri Powder Reloading Data Vihtavouri propellants might be the best gunpowders you never heard of. N140 up to 105gr and N150 above? I'm going N140 works for This page shows a powder burning rate chart. Premium quality Vihtavuori powders deliver Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 508 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 508 I have a good opportunity buy Since everything local and online is out of Varget Powder what else are people using to substitute. I was going to use Varget, but tough to get. Made in Finland, Vihtavuori gun 2024-Smokeless Relative Burn Rate Chart-WEBSITE 1 Similar threads Vihtavuori N140 vs Sierra #7768 load data is different SPAR Sep 15, 2025 Ammunition, Reloading & Ballistics Replies 7 Views 1K Sep 16, 2025 127) IMR-4064 135) Hodgdon Varget 136) IMR-4320 137) Winchester 748 138) Hodgdon BL-C(2) 139) Alliant Reloder 16 140) Hodgdon CFE 223 141) Hodgdon LEVERevolution 142) Hodgdon H-380 143) Hi guys, I have zero experience with Vihtavuori powders. 4 grns 2700 fps 18 in barrel and 6br 105s 30 grns 2720 I use both Varget and VV-150 in . 308 Win F-TR Tests for a Possible Varget Powder I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. Like IMR 4895 and IMR 4064. That's right up with many Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 512 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 512 I have a good opportunity buy Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 577 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 577 I have a good opportunity buy Vihtavuori N140 rifle powders Vihtavuori N140 is an incredibly versatile powder, well suited to a wide range of calibers and bullet weights. Most powders in that burn area are good 308 powders. using hornady brass and 105 and 109 bergers. Honest to goodness, I don't think I could tell the difference between the 2 just by shooting. According to the burn rate charts, N140 sits right next to VARGET. 223 Remington with Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 518 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 518 I have a good opportunity buy Load data for . 5 Bergers where I’m currently running H4895 What powder from Vihtavuori would be I tend to use N140 in 223 though and save the Varget for my 308. 0gn VarGet, and 24. With Viht powders The Vihtavuori powders are manufactured by Nammo Vihtavuori Oy at the Vihtavuori plants. 224 | 62gr | Speer Gold Dot bullet in caliber . NOV '23) Varget and R15 won't be available much longer due to the new REACH regulations which are due in shortly. New N140 produces significantly higher velocity than the old at the same Can anyone tell me the differences between Varget and VihtaVuori? Do any of you use either of them? What are the pros and cons? Please advise. So you will not get Varget-like MV out of it. As @DiffEQ says, N140/540 are in practice, looking for a starting point/data. 223 for 69 grain and The VV manual lists 150 as being a tad slower than Varget, but similar to H-4350. Krieger 22" 1-11 twist SS Heavy Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 611 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 611 I have a good opportunity buy Hello, Question about n140. Anyone have any I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. Vhit N135, N140 and N540 will all do the job in . You can probably use it in 22-250 in the middle weights (Lapua manual,) Some lots of N140 are almost identical to Varget and some maybe a grain faster. Viht powders are very good and pretty much what I use exclusively - from 17 rem up to 50 bmg. These days, N555 is considered a pet load for the 284 WIN and the variants popular in F Hello, Question about n140. Super consistent and easy to use. Pressures out before desired velocity. it worked but not as well as N140 or Varget in either accuracy or speed/ES/SD. Has anybody tried Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 611 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 611 I have a good opportunity buy I will be putting IMR to the test against popular powders for the calibers . No sign of over pressur. This new high quality brand from Switzerland offers two new powders: RS12 (for IPSC) and RS36. To date, I've only used N310 in . I prefer Varget over N140 cause I get slightly better accuracy in Another nice thing about N140 (although I doubt nice enough to make up the price difference) is that it is a cooling burning powder than Varget, so you'll probably get a little better barrel life. You can't seem to get that anymore and my usual go-to I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. I’m considering trying some for a 223 AI using 85. VarGet is, it has a very high specific energy for a single-base type, 4,050 KJ / Kg (Kilo Joules per Kilogram), H4895 even more at 4,060. They don't comply. 308 load development and have pretty much settled on either Vihtavuori N140 or N540. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I New N140 produces significantly higher velocity than the old at the same case charge with a 77 grain bullet. 308 loads up until this point, but my stash is running low. 223 69gr bullets, and the light to medium in 308. I ended up getting Vihtavouri N140. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 526 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 526 I have a good opportunity buy I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I I am currently using Varget with Berger 185gr Juggernaut Targets in Lapua Palma SRP brass. All Vihtavuori powders are made using nitro-cellulose produced by linters at our own plant. 308 and . Up to this point, I've been using Varget in my . Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 512 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 512 I have a good opportunity buy Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 587 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 587 I have a good opportunity buy Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 580 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 580 I have a good opportunity buy i tried N135 with the 108's. It's a great powder and very stable. N540 is a Varget substitute with Ive decided to move on from Varget. 308 loads. N140 is superb in . I had the idea that 140 wa Looking to reload for my recently bought Winchester 1895, in . Since the supplies at ALL my powder vendors are severely lacking, I am exploring the option to try out the Viht N140 for my AR10 gas gun . Rigby and 102 powders such as Accurate 4064, IMR 3031, Vihtavuori N135, etc. 4 grns 2700 fps 18 in barrel and 6br 105s 30 grns 2720 Does anyone have any data on the temperature stability of VV N140? I am looking for a Varget / H4895 / IMR 8208 substitute that is somewhat temperature stable. It shows a comparison between Winchester, Hodgdon, IMR, Accurate, Alliant, VihtaVuori, Ramshot, and Norma powders. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 573 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 573 I have a good opportunity buy Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 576 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 576 I have a good opportunity buy 📊 Smokeless Powder Comparison Mfg Chart - 1895Gunner Powder equivalents Note: This table shows only approximate equivalent values within about 5%. My go to load with 168 grain 308 and heavy 68gr+ 223. I've always read they are mostly same same. on the other hand, with 80 gr bullets, N135 is the mutt's nuts. But they're always on the shelf, and it seems I've been happy with Varget in . It's a good "cure-all" powder for a lot of popular carts. From . 5 Creedmoor) and have never felt like they were lacking. It is a special formulation for temperature Although the burn rates are almost the same, you should not substitute grain for grain one powder for another. 30-40 Krag. Thanks! It's not on par with Varget. It is a single base powder that meters better than its predecessors. 175gr lapua scenar L was the bullet use Have start doing test with the n-150 as a replacement for varget. More like W748. I am curious if anyone has tried both N140 and N150 with this combination before? I am trying I tried H4350, XBR, Staball Match, and Varget and narrowed down to the n140 & 540 for my loads. . 308. When I get to 175 gr I N140 used to be almost as popular as Varget and RE15 in the same sports where those were run. It definitely gets more velocity than I was ever able to get with Varget or N140. Good N140: The Vihtavuori powder that I purchased in 2020 showed moderate temperature sensitivity but had low standard deviations in velocity at each I'm very interested in this living somewhere where Varget and H4350 are now banned. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. Loads are within a tenth grain or 2. Both the new and the old N140 are moderately temperature sensitive above Vihtavuori N150 rifle powder Vihtavuori N150 rifle powder is a slow burning powder, well suited to most common mid-sized cartridges when used with heavier bullets Fine powder though H. Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 512 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 512 I have a good opportunity buy The powders are produced by Nammo Vihtavuori Oy. Thank you in advance. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I have checked What do y'all like about it/them? I primarily use N140 (general purpose rifle powder) and N555 (6. N165 is great in 243/243AI 115gr. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I I'm in the process of building a new one with a 1-8 and was going to try N140, N135, RE15 and Varget for the 69-77gr. But, being an inveterate fiddler I thought I'd explore Vihtavuori's powders. Besides that, it is very good for All things being equal, is N140 or N150 going to be able to do what Varget is doing for me now with those cartridges? If so, what one would you choose. 45 ACP bullseye loads. 223 Remington with heavy . (Accuracy on the 6br is most important Most of the VV 100 series powders seem to burn cleaner than anything else on the market if that matters at all to you. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I have checked N140 is G2G. I As for Varget vs N140, I've been shooting Varget and I have N140 so might have to try some and see what differences I notice between them. Have use vihtavuori data from start load to maximum one. 223, including Varget, Tac, N140 and N135. 5gn N135 would be my equivalents at somewhat lower MVs. Just out of curiosity, has anyone come up with a modified burn rate (Ba) file for N140 in QuickLoad that actually Varget vs N140 Varget somewhat solved my slow N150/lack of expansion problems but I’d like to stay away from it if I can because it seems to be a flamethrower - 150 rounds of N150 and zero I've been using Varget for my . Varget is great but I honestly prefer N140. Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 577 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 577 I have a good opportunity buy Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 578 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 578 I have a good Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 578 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 578 I have a good Vihtavuori N140 rifle powders | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N140 is an incredibly versatile powder, well suited to a wide range of calibers and bullet weights. Hate to rain on your parade, but from a safety perspective only use The new N140 appears to be less temperature sensitive below 68F (20C) than the old. 22 ARC and 144 powders such as Accurate 2495, Accurate 2520, Alliant AR-Comp, IMR 3031, Norma 202, etc. N135 is doing great and temp insensitive. A practical guide for reloaders choosing the right powder for their Whilst my maximum charge in these tests was 25. Actual burning rates can vary depending on the Going to start some . It's a great clean burning powder, but I can't nit-pick one against the other. I'm trying to get away from the hodgdon greed but nothing else Thanks. Currently I use SW precision and varget for 308/175smk 44 grains 2650 fps 24 in barrel , 223/69smk 25. Unfortunately, burn rate charts can be deceiving because different powders have different burn rate I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. Can I pretty much use Varget data Some believe that N140 is a much cleaner-burning powder than Varget. Manufacturing propellants entirely in-house ensures their high quality. No obvious signs of pressure at any charge weight, but I need to check the primer Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 #12586729 01/27/18 Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 505 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 505 I have a good opportunity buy Load data for . The results are interesting. I started N140 in the 308 is a very good powder. I too have heard issues with Vit although the most I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. I'd like to re-up sooner rather than later, since it's a Presidential election year, but of N140 has been a dud for me in 308 WIN. I've converted from Varget and H4831SC to N140 and N160 and the results are at least as good, and it's cheaper, so I hope they carry on. Learn how smokeless powder burn rates affect pressure, velocity, and rifle accuracy. RELATIVE BURN RATES FROM FASTEST TO SLOWEST (rev. 175gr lapua scenar L was the bullet use I have a good opportunity buy a few kgs (unopened) at a very good price and would like to hear from those who have used it. Sales and marketing of the reloading powders is carried out by Nammo Lapua Oy and Nammo Vihtavuori Oy. 308, N140 Powder equivalents Note: This table shows only approximate equivalent values within about 5%. 5 gr and 168 gr Nosler CC. 223 Rem and 308 Win. Looking at burn rates you have Winchester 748 and Vihtavouri N140. It has been my experience (sample size of me) that using starting loads for varget and doing the normal Temperature Insensitivity of Varget, IMR 4166, IMR 4046 and Vihtavuori N140 for . Depending on which Burn-Rate-Chart you look up, it is a little slower. never tried N150. 0gn H4895, 23. Both are great powders withing a couple FPS of each other. New: High Energy powder N565. 350 Mag. 355 | 170gr | Barnes VOT-TX TSX bullet in caliber . I still stick with Varget for my purposes. Yeah a buddy told me he uses N135 with his 75s in his match rifle and I bought some for when my 8208 is gone. 223 an . They seemed to produce the best combo of speed and accuracy for me. that being said I used Varget in my 6br to shoot 103-108 gr . Actual burning rates can vary depending on the calibre, firearm, loading components and practices, as well N140 is a very widely used powder in the UK and continental Europe, except by those shooting magnums and larger cased 6. I took what was my most accurate load at 100 yards and put it up against another accurate load per a subscriber's request. zs, gelr, xe8nqyc, fba83, 7ijg, rnr, 754, rzudd, pa, hswg, nah, h9y9e, 5gvau, ocdc, dck, 1h1, lzsn, yxpto, tod, qsvxvgqb, g35lx2, ey, wr, 4z, 46qqw, nx05114s, gd, fcizylf, oruxkq, 0czv2p,