Vihtavuori Powder Equivalents

[Jeffrey Tooker]

Because of the REACH regulations (Basically what chemicals the EU Public can be exposed to) tightening, there have been quite a lot of "useful" powders being banned - Varget is one. There is quite a lot of discussion on the UK forums about suitable substitutes for Varget. N140 is one and Ramshot TAC is considered another.

Thank you to all above for your input.

Jeffrey

 

[Barry D Thomas Sr]

I use both N 140 and N-150 in 68 Horn.BTHP and 69 SMK's with good accuracy out to 300 Yds in my AR's

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I just got about 14# of VV N 140 out of an estate sale for a very good price, some primers too. I am going to try it in 6 BR and BRA, 105 gr class bullets out of 8 twist barrels. I am down to about 4# of Varget. VV N 140 is supposed to be a good equivalent, I have a 4064 load that I am still tuning, that is working pretty well. It may be a good while until Varget, H-4350, and primers are readily available again. So I am trying to work up acceptable substitutes.

Jeffrey

N140 is superb in the BR family. You may not want to go back to Varget. Sadly, In my part of the world, it's very expensive and hard to obtain. IMR 4166 is also a good Varget substitute as is IMR 8208.

 

[afmelo]

N140 and Lapua Scenar L 105, in a 6mm BR rifle, allowed me to win several 300m national matches! Do not want another powder!