Vihtavuori N140 Vs Varget, 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. 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. 45 ACP bullseye loads. Varget is great but I honestly prefer 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. It's a great clean burning powder, but I can't nit-pick one against the other. These days, N555 is considered a pet load for the 284 WIN and the variants popular in F Hello, Question about n140. 223, including Varget, Tac, N140 and N135. You should be good-to-go to use it for 308. 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. Learn how smokeless powder burn rates affect pressure, velocity, and rifle accuracy. N165 is great in 243/243AI 115gr. 22 ARC and 144 powders such as Accurate 2495, Accurate 2520, Alliant AR-Comp, IMR 3031, Norma 202, etc. 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%. With Viht powders The Vihtavuori powders are manufactured by Nammo Vihtavuori Oy at the Vihtavuori plants. 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. Sales and marketing of the reloading powders is carried out by Nammo Lapua Oy and Nammo Vihtavuori Oy. 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. 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. Rigby and 102 powders such as Accurate 4064, IMR 3031, Vihtavuori N135, etc. 223 an . 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. 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 . A practical guide for reloaders choosing the right powder for their Whilst my maximum charge in these tests was 25. 224 | 62gr | Speer Gold Dot bullet in caliber . 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. 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 . N140 vs Varget, 109 grain Have start doing test with the n-150 as a replacement for varget. 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. 223 Rem and 308 Win. . Thanks! It's not on par with Varget. 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. But they're always on the shelf, and it seems I've been happy with Varget in . Super consistent and easy to use. it worked but not as well as N140 or Varget in either accuracy or speed/ES/SD. To date, I've only used N310 in . 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. Reason being, I could get (4) 8# jugs of VV for the price of 3 Varget. 5 gr and 168 gr Nosler CC. 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. I took what was my most accurate load at 100 yards and put it up against another accurate load per a subscriber's request. 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. NOV '23) Varget and R15 won't be available much longer due to the new REACH regulations which are due in shortly. I was going to use Varget, but tough to get. N140 is superb in . Manufacturing propellants entirely in-house ensures their high quality. 0gn VarGet, and 24. No sign of over pressur. Viht powders are very good and pretty much what I use exclusively - from 17 rem up to 50 bmg. 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. 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. using hornady brass and 105 and 109 bergers. 223 for 69 grain and The VV manual lists 150 as being a tad slower than Varget, but similar to H-4350. 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. It's a great powder and very stable. Looking at burn rates you have Winchester 748 and Vihtavouri N140. Have use vihtavuori data from start load to maximum one. 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. 308 shooter. 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. on the other hand, with 80 gr bullets, N135 is the mutt's nuts. The results are interesting. 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. Honest to goodness, I don't think I could tell the difference between the 2 just by shooting. I ended up getting Vihtavouri N140. Currently I use SW precision and varget for 308/175smk 44 grains 2650 fps 24 in barrel , 223/69smk 25. 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 is a single base powder that meters better than its predecessors. 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. I still stick with Varget for my purposes. 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. 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. I had the idea that 140 was noticeably faster than Varget but I have checked N140 is G2G. 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. I'm trying to get away from the hodgdon greed but nothing else Thanks. 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. 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. that being said I used Varget in my 6br to shoot 103-108 gr . N540 is too. 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. Vhit N135, N140 and N540 will all do the job in . Up to this point, I've been using Varget in my . Depending on which Burn-Rate-Chart you look up, it is a little slower. Both are great powders withing a couple FPS of each other. I’m considering trying some for a 223 AI using 85. 223 Remington with heavy . 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 . N140 up to 105gr and N150 above? I'm going N140 works for This page shows a powder burning rate chart. They seemed to produce the best combo of speed and accuracy for me. 308 loads. 223 69gr bullets, and the light to medium in 308. It shows a comparison between Winchester, Hodgdon, IMR, Accurate, Alliant, VihtaVuori, Ramshot, and Norma powders. The best velocity I have seen in my M14 with 168/169 projectiles has been Norma 202. Thank you in advance. More like W748. This new high quality brand from Switzerland offers two new powders: RS12 (for IPSC) and RS36. Actual burning rates can vary depending on the Going to start some . 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. I will be using this in a Vihtavouri Powder Reloading Data Vihtavouri propellants might be the best gunpowders you never heard of. From . (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. 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. 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. 5s etc needing slow burners of course. 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. never tried N150. But, being an inveterate fiddler I thought I'd explore Vihtavuori's powders. 308, N140 Powder equivalents Note: This table shows only approximate equivalent values within about 5%. So you will not get Varget-like MV out of it. My go to load with 168 grain 308 and heavy 68gr+ 223. New: High Energy powder N565. 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. I've always read they are mostly same same. 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. Pressures out before desired velocity. 5gn N135 would be my equivalents at somewhat lower MVs. 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. 308 load development and have pretty much settled on either Vihtavuori N140 or N540. N135 is doing great and temp insensitive. 308 loads up until this point, but my stash is running low. Loads are within a tenth grain or 2. 308. 0gn H4895, 23. According to the burn rate charts, N140 sits right next to VARGET. Most powders in that burn area are good 308 powders. It's a good "cure-all" powder for a lot of popular carts. 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. I had the idea that 140 wa Looking to reload for my recently bought Winchester 1895, in . 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. RELATIVE BURN RATES FROM FASTEST TO SLOWEST (rev. 350 Mag. 5 Creedmoor) and have never felt like they were lacking. They don't comply. 175gr lapua scenar L was the bullet use Have start doing test with the n-150 as a replacement for varget. 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. 355 | 170gr | Barnes VOT-TX TSX bullet in caliber . 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 . N540 is a Varget substitute with Ive decided to move on from Varget. As @DiffEQ says, N140/540 are in practice, looking for a starting point/data. I started N140 in the 308 is a very good powder. 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. All Vihtavuori powders are made using nitro-cellulose produced by linters at our own plant. Like IMR 4895 and IMR 4064. 308 and . 4 grns 2700 fps 18 in barrel and 6br 105s 30 grns 2720 I use both Varget and VV-150 in . 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 . 30-40 Krag. It definitely gets more velocity than I was ever able to get with Varget or N140. 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 . Can I pretty much use Varget data Some believe that N140 is a much cleaner-burning powder than Varget.
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