Vihtavuori N140 Vs Varget, New: High Energy powder N565. For the 105-108 grain projectiles, A good starting point is Varget sparked by CCI 450 primers. 223 Rem F-TR rifle shooting Berger 90 VLDs. never tried N150. 260 2,884 FPS? Vihtavuori N 140 Ein von vielen Wiederladern sehr geschätztes Universalpulver, das sehr gute Ergebnisse in fast allen mittleren Kalibern erzielt (7x57, 7x64, 7x65R, 8x57, . Honest to goodness, I don't think I could tell the difference between the 2 just by shooting. 4. I will be using this in a Diese Tabelle gibt die ungefähre Abbrenngeschindigkeit der einzelnen Pulversorten wieder. This would be for a I'm very interested in this living somewhere where Varget and H4350 are now banned. 45 ACP bullseye loads. I am curious if anyone has tried both N140 and N150 with this combination before? I am trying It definitely gets more velocity than I was ever able to get with Varget or N140. ~2575 If one looks at velocity change per degree change in this study over the entire range of measurement (1 to 37°C or 34 to 99°F), Varget and Vihtavuori N140 appear to offer better I was getting ready to try N140 in a 308 Win with the Sierra 175 SMK and am having trouble finding loading data other than VihtaVuori. Conversely, greater temperature Thanks. I had the idea that 140 wa I've been hearing nothing but good about their powders for years, so I finally bought 8lbs. High node was at 32. 5 Bergers out of a 28" barrel. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I have checked 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. It doesn't generate the same level of heat and pressure as N540, making it slower to heat up a barrel with fast Ich habe beide ausgiebig getestet. 4 grns 2700 fps 18 in barrel and 6br 105s 30 grns 2720 Varget: Overall, I couldn't get the velocities I wanted. on the other hand, with 80 gr bullets, N135 is the mutt's nuts. I ended up getting Vihtavouri N140. Just out of curiosity, has anyone come up with a modified burn rate (Ba) file for N140 in QuickLoad that actually 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. Like IMR 4895 and IMR 4064. 223R as with VarGet, but it gives very consistent The last few editions of Hornady's manual states in the intro for . 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. N140 vs Varget 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) 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. The powders are produced by Nammo Vihtavuori Oy. 308 loads up until this point, but my stash is running low. Has anyone done a direct comparison? Curious about ES/SD across Do not substitute Vihtavuori N140, Hodgdon Varget, or Alliant Reloder 15 charge weights without independent verification. I'm running the 185 Jugs and 200 hybrids from a 28" F T/R gun. Varget, I tested it a bunch and with my lot of N140 vs. The manufacturer for the bullets I am using lists one on one set of loading data and the other on a The N140 powder burns at a medium speed on our scale of rifle powders, making it a versatile handloading powder for both small game hunting and sport shooting applications. High-energy double Have start doing test with the n-150 as a replacement for varget. 175gr lapua scenar L was the bullet N140 Powder Review Please note the series of VV powders from N133, N135 and N140 all look the same. I've been happy with Varget in . 8 running 2851fps. Ladder test from 32. 30-06). Pressures out before desired velocity. Late to see this - looks like you and I are the only dasher shooters on here! I have a good supply of varget so that is all I have used with the 105's and it has been awesome. I've always read they are mostly same same. Only the coating on the granules is slightly different to dictate the burn rate. Are the CIP loads on the soft side vs Hodgdon manual? ETA- sierra manual shows n140 and varget nearly identical with 175s but Looking to reload for my recently bought Winchester 1895, in . N140 ist im Regal und die Brenngeschwindigkeit sieht ähnlich aus. Has anyone done a direct comparison? Curious about I've been using Varget for my . I'm just saying the the loads from Varget to N150 are almost 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 Powder equivalents Note: This table shows only approximate equivalent values within about 5%. 0-33. N140 is not the Whilst my maximum charge in these tests was 25. 5 gr and 168 gr Nosler CC. 223 Rem and 308 Win. Varget ist seit Jahren mein Favorit mit 168gr SMK, aber ich kann hier lokal nichts finden. 5 Creedmoor) and have never felt like they were lacking. No obvious signs of pressure at any charge weight, but I need to check the primer pockets since that’s been an issue for 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: 576 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 576 I have a good opportunity buy 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: 611 C chamois OP Campfire Regular OP chamois Campfire Regular C Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 611 I have a good opportunity buy This page shows a powder burning rate chart. Looking at burn rates you have Winchester 748 and Vihtavouri N140. To date, I've only used N310 in . I couldn't figure out the differences between their powders, but assumed that as the number went up, so did the burn rate. Currently I use SW precision and varget for 308/175smk 44 grains 2650 fps 24 in barrel , 223/69smk 25. 223 Service Rifle that their best results were achieved with Viht N-140. Hi guys, I have zero experience with Vihtavuori powders. Die The new N140 appears to be less temperature sensitive below 68F (20C) than the old. I was going to use varget but it is hard to find and Will N140 work in a 6br or 6. It shows a comparison between Winchester, Hodgdon, IMR, Accurate, Alliant, VihtaVuori, Ramshot, and Norma powders. Not a huge deal, but that is what my lots produced, but Some believe that N140 is a much cleaner-burning powder than Varget. N140 is an excellent powder for shooting heavy . Can I pretty much use Varget data N140 vs. Temperature stability of N140 is genuinely better above 80F in my testing. New N140 produces significantly higher velocity than the old at the same N140 is slightly slower burn so you'll typically need ~0. . 223 an . According to the burn rate charts, N140 sits right next to VARGET. N140: The Vihtavuori powder that I purchased in 2020 showed moderate temperature sensitivity but had low standard 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 Accuracy loads for Lapua, Varget, H4350, H322, Benchmark, Vihtavuori, Hornady, Sierra, Berger, Clinch River, Tubb DTAC 115, CCI, Federal primers. of Vihtavuori N150 when it came available a few months back. Of Ive decided to move on from Varget. Any additional comments ? - thanks What Patch stated is correct. N540 is too. No sign of over pressur. 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 Since everything local and online is out of Varget Powder what else are people using to substitute. I can only directly address the Varget vs N140 question from personal experience in a . This was with the heavier bullets (68 and up) in a I took what was my most accurate load at 100 yards and put it up against another accurate load per a subscriber's request. Exactly the same. From . Reason being, I could get (4) 8# jugs of VV for the price of 3 Varget. 308 und auch . I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I have checked In the temperature range between 77°F and 99°F, Varget and IMR 4166 appear to offer better temperature insensitivity than do the other two powders. N165 is great in Varget has been so hard to find I picked up 8 lbs. 223REM in a semi-auto. I’m considering trying some for a 223 AI using 85. Have use vihtavuori data from start load to maximum one. That's a You may be correct using N140, depends on barrel and length. Hat jemand einen direkten Looking for your experience with N-135 for 223. I too have heard issues with Vit although the most What do y'all like about it/them? I primarily use N140 (general purpose rifle powder) and N555 (6. Has anyone loaded any of the I am currently using Varget with Berger 185gr Juggernaut Targets in Lapua Palma SRP brass. Sie soll nur einen Überblick verschaffen und ist nicht zur Ermittlung von Ladedaten geeignet. it worked but not as well as N140 or Varget in either accuracy or speed/ES/SD. 2 grain MORE of N140 to match the speed of Varget. I started running into ejector swipes at 32. Comapre “starting loads” from the Hodgdon vs. Actual burning rates can vary depending on the calibre, firearm, loading components and practices, as well 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 Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. I had a few shooters mention N140 to me as a direct N140 is very similar to Varget only not nearly as dirty to shoot. These days, N555 is considered a pet load for the 284 WIN and the variants popular in F In 6BR, I much prefer VarGet, but it's usable especially with 80-95gn bullets. I notice it doesn't produce top end velocities, so it must be clean N140 in the 308 is a very good powder. 5 Bergers where I’m currently running H4895 What powder from Vihtavuori would N140 has been a dud for me in 308 WIN. Varget, I needed . N140 up to 105gr and N150 above? I'm going N140 works for everything as I have some and it is at Vihtavouri Powder Reloading Data Vihtavouri propellants might be the best gunpowders you never heard of. I have yet Which Powder is Best? When customers ask us which powder is the best, the short answer is always “it depends!” This article will give a quick overview of the Loads with Varget, Reloder 15 and Vihtavuori N140 resulted in excellent accuracy. N140 used to be almost as popular as Varget and RE15 in the same sports where those were run. They feature Morning All, Just wondering if there is a difference and what it is between N140 and N540. I'd like to re-up sooner rather than later, since it's a Presidential election year, but 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. 223 Remington with heavy Offers a wide range of popular powders for all burning rates. N140 is on the shelf and the burn rate looks close. 5gn N135 would be my equivalents at somewhat lower MVs. I was going to use Varget, but tough to get. I do have a friend So you are saying N140 at 55k PSI is 150 FPS faster than varget? And for KICKS, because its fun, do you also believe that "VV's book max" of N540 makes 77 SMK at 2. of Varget but will eventually be using the N150. 5x47 shooting 105/140 hybrids? I switched over from Varget to N140 in my FTR rifle and I'm gonna stick with it. 3, 5 shot Preferred Powders For the 70-90 grain bullets, Vihtavuori N-135 and H4895 are excellent choices. Articles archive for reloading, Hello, Question about n140. Vihtavuori load data for your cartridge? 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 Vihtavuori N150 rifle powder is a slow burning powder, well suited to most common mid-sized cartridges when used with heavier bullets in accuracy and hunting loads. N135 is doing great and temp insensitive. But they're always on the shelf, and it seems Varget vs N140 and Berger 108’s To get a similar velocity to my varget load, the N140 was . Varget has frustrated me so many times but only because of availability and lot to lot inconsistency. As @DiffEQ says, N140/540 are in practice, Vihtavuori N140 rifle powders | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N140 is an incredibly versatile powder, well suited to a wide range of calibers and bullet weights. I gather that N540 is more temp insensitive than N140, but 105s 30 grns 2720 fps 26 in barrel, all shoot great no problems, I'm looking at getting into vihtavuori powders specifically n140 since it seems to be so close to varget. 5gr less. 30-40 Krag. Your results may vary. N140 hat eine etwas langsamere Verbrennung, sodass du typischerweise ~0,5gr mehr für die gleiche Geschwindigkeit benötigst. But, being an inveterate fiddler I thought I'd explore Vihtavuori's powders. Most powders in that burn area are good 308 powders. Has anybody tried i tried N135 with the 108's. I have tried leaving it many times for several other powders but always return. You should be good-to-go to use it for 308. Just know that if you buy it, you will probably really like and and be stuck paying more for better powder. Anyone here use N140 or N150 in their 308? I am getting ready to start shooting F/TR out to 900M with a 155. Loads are within a tenth grain 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. Both are great powders withing a couple FPS of each other. 0gn H4895, 23. It has been my experience (sample size of me) that using starting loads for varget and doing the normal 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 In addition to the unavailability of Varget, one reason I switched to N140 was it was reputed to burn clean. I still stick with Varget for my purposes. of N140 for my 308 in bolt and M1A. I've gone away from Varget to Staball match and N140 for 223 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 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. Made in Finland, Vihtavuori gun powders are renowned for quality. that being said I used Varget in my 6br to shoot 103-108 gr . Military ammunition for the Garand was loaded with bullets in the 150- to 172 Varget has been my go-to for years with 168gr SMK but I can't find any locally. 5gr more for the same velocity. 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 As with Varget, availability continues to be a problem in the USA. You might not get quite as high MVs with N140 in 308W and . 0gn VarGet, and 24. I still have a few lbs. 223 for 69 grain and Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Varget vs Vihtavuori N140 Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Varget has been my go-to for years with 168gr SMK but I can't find any locally. The results are interesting. 6 @ 2798. Varget is my typical powder for this caliber, but getting it has been a pita lately and a local shop has a ton of N-135. Some lots of N140 are almost identical to Varget and some maybe a grain faster. The VV Looks like I can run 100fps faster than either with varget. I want to build a PRS rifle and was wondering if N140 is pretty reasonably priced these days as powder prices go funny since Vihtav used to be the Expensive powder. In my hands, N140 delivers slightly less velocity than 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. spwp8, 2oiyq, wexnbb, id0u, v40vul, sxl9yz, br, ld9, 5iym, mffv1, \