VihtaVuori Powder Discussion

[SKWERLZ]

I was a Retumbo user for my 300 RUM and the switched to N570, could not be happier with the results!!
In process now with a N565 for my 280ai and will find this coming weekend how it turns out

N570 is magic in 338 edge as well
You’ll probably really like what N565 or R26 will do in 280AI

 

[COLT45SA]

N-133 was the best for me back when I was shooting a 6mm-PPC in my Sako Vixen. Very accurate~!

 

[Butte Sink]

N570 is magic in 338 edge as well
You’ll probably really like what N565 or R26 will do in 280AI

That was a typo
N560 , not N565
Wish I could find R26 been trying for years

 

[JTinTexas]

I went shooting this morning and VVN powders were the powder of choice for 25 WSSM (VVN 550), 221 Fireball (VVN 120) and 357 Magnum (VVN 120).

 

[jpjulian]

Ordered 2 jugs of VV N-555 that should be here Monday. Should take care of my 6mm Creedmoor loading for some time.

 

[SeabeeKen]

Most of my conversion to VV is complete. Redeveloped loads for 20VT/N120, 6XC,N-140, 22XC/N-140, 338RCM/N-140, 22H/N-105, 223/N-133, 257ai/n-150, 45colt rifle/N-110, 40SW/3n37, 45ACP/N320, and 454/3n38.
Still need to test N-130 in 223 and develop loads in 284Win, 7x57ai, 30 carb, 308, 10mm, and 7.62x39

 

[6MMsteve]

The V powders were the last to go during the great powderprimer debacle shortage crazy days and 100V

 

[Zero333]

Also shows that recent N140 testing shows a difference compared to using data from before 2015.
https://wlcastleman.com/equip/shoot/varget/index.htm

The method of using a cooler to determine temp stability with powders has a huge flaw in it.
It's the whole system: The rifle, ambient air temp and density all work together. Colder (denser air) alone makes the bullet drop more. I shoot in very cold and hot environment. Roughly from - 5 f ( - 20 c ) to around 105 f ( 40 c ).
The joy of living in Canada.

Anyhow. Once outside temp gets below 5 f ( - 15 c ) ALL POWDERS DROP LIKE AN ANCHOR.

 

[SKWERLZ]

That was a typo
N560 , not N565
Wish I could find R26 been trying for years

Well N565 is very similar to R26.

 

[TTE]

My experience with VV powders have been great.

VV-N560 Great with medium cartridges (as good or better than Hodgdon Alliant or IMR)

I have other VV powders in which I have not tried yet including VV-N133. Planning to use this with my 6PPC once I begin loading for it.

I use N560 in my 6.5 '06AI and a buddy uses it for his 7mm Rem Mag.

Accuracy good for both rifles. But they are hunters.

When my 6PPC arrives .... I have N133 waiting for it.

 

[jpjulian]

Loaded 3 ladder tests for 3 different makes of brass, about 90 rounds, with the N-555 I received yesterday. This powder measures extremely well. I had exactly 2 overthrows of 0.04 with the AT-V4 over the course of the session. I also like the load density of the charges. 555 fills the case well. Now I have to wait till the weekend to get to the range.

 

[COLT45SA]

I use N560 in my 6.5 '06AI and a buddy uses it for his 7mm Rem Mag.

Accuracy good for both rifles. But they are hunters.

When my 6PPC arrives .... I have N133 waiting for it.

Is the PPC a 'tight neck' or standard neck? I used N133 when I owned a SAKO Vixen in 6mm-PPC USA with 68 gr Bergers and laddered to what I considered incredible accuracy. I am not a competitive shooter~!
At one time I owned a custom built 'tight neck' (.262) 6PPC which literally shot 'one- hole' groups. The powder was N133 behind a 62.5gr Watson.
You're going to be well pleased with the N133~!

 

[TTE]

Is the PPC a 'tight neck' or standard neck?

tight necked

 

[JTinTexas]

Loaded some 357 Magnum with VVN 110 today, my log book noted that the load was the best combination of accuracy and recoil.

 

[JSH]

This thread deserves a bump so……
Rummaging through my powder supply and doing some decision making. 223 and 204, both with 40 grain bullets. Accuracy and speed. I prefer a full case of powder.
I would not be put off if it would work in 17 Remington.

My small varmint cased stuff 17FB and 20VT, using 2200 now. It looks like N120 would be the way to go on that one. I run the lighter bullets in those two.

Need to read Laurie’s links on the first page and catch up on what’s what.

 

[Rick300]

This thread deserves a bump so……
Rummaging through my powder supply and doing some decision making. 223 and 204, both with 40 grain bullets. Accuracy and speed. I prefer a full case of powder.
I would not be put off if it would work in 17 Remington.

My small varmint cased stuff 17FB and 20VT, using 2200 now. It looks like N120 would be the way to go on that one. I run the lighter bullets in those two.

Need to read Laurie’s links on the first page and catch up on what’s what.

Regarding the 20VT, I haven't been able to get the speed or accuracy with 2200 that others have. For the 2 I have, H4198 works well in one but not as good in the other. RL7 works great in both, and N120 that I tried in one was like magic pixie dust. I found that you need to start about a grain lower and work up. I was easily able to break 3800fps with 32VMAX, but I backed off to mid 3700's. Consistently shoots in the .2's.

 

[SBS]

^^
20 VT --RL7 and N120, velocity + accuracy with the 32 V-Max and Blitzking.

 

[Retired shooter]

Anyone have any suggestions as to V V powder equivalent to Leverevolution.

Shooting heavier grain 6 mm, than most.!

Thank you.

 

[JSH]

Is N530 available any where in the US of A?

 

[nakneker]

Is N530 available any where in the US of A?

A few places have one pounders, that’s the best price I could find for one pounders.

VihtaVuori Premium Smokeless Powder, N530, 1.0 lb T11953

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