Vihtavuori N165 rifle powder

Vihtavuori N165 rifle powder is a very slow burning powder, making it a superior choice for the same range of cartridges as with the Vihtavuori N160 when using heavier bullets. Delivering slightly higher velocities with these projectiles makes N165 a wise choice for the handloader when long-range performance is the goal. The N165 powder delivers superb accuracy with heavy bullets in calibers ranging from 6,5×55 SE all the way to .416 Rigby, and is a top choice for the .338 Lapua Magnum.

Vihtavuori N165 is a universal powder for magnum rifle calibers with heavy bullets. It works especially well in .338 Lapua Magnum with 250 gr bullets, but can be used for handloading a wide variety of calibers ranging from 6,5×55 SE all the way to .416 Rigby.

The N165 powder grains are exactly the same size (1,3 mm length x 1,0 mm diameter) as those of its “big brother” N160, but the surface coating creates the difference in burning characteristics.

N165 is a very slow burning rifle powder, making it a superior choice for the same range of cartridges as N160 when using heavier bullets. As slightly higher velocities can be achieved with N165, it is an excellent choice for long-range shooting and big game hunting.