How do I Choose Reloading Powder?
Discover essential tips to choose the optimal powder for safe reloading.
Vihtavuori premium smokeless powders come in three different series:
Vihtavuori N100 offers traditional single base propellants for rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N300 offers porous single base gun powders and precise measuring for pistol cartridges, rimfire ammunition and shotgun shells,
Vihtavuori N500 series powders are special high energy rifle propellants enhanced with nitroglycerin for extra ballistic performance.
N100 Series smokeless powders
The Vihtavuori N100 powders are primarily rifle powders with different burning rates to optimize your rifle loads. N100 smokeless powders are well-known in various match shooting disciplines like silhouette shooting and benchrest, with the N133 famously being a top choice for the best bench rest shooters in the world. Currently, Vihtavuori offers ten N100 reloading powders as well as the 24N41 / 20N29 for the .50 BMG case.
N300 Series for handguns, pistols and shotguns
The N300 series powders are ideal for handgun and shotgun loads. We have recently undertaken some major improvements in the production of our high-quality N300 series powders.
N500 Series high energy powders
The N500 series of Vihtavuori propellants provide the utmost in performance. Vihtavuori N500 high energy powders are the perfect reloading option for a rifle shooter who is looking for added velocity and range with heavy bullets.
