Lapua recommends Vihtavuori powders for reloading. The selection covers more that 20 different types – a right choice for all disciplines, guns and shooting styles.

High Energy Reloading Powders for Rifles

	N530	N540	N550	N560	N570
Bulk density (g/l)	930	940	940	960	960
Energy content (J/g)	3950	4000	3900	4000	4000

Relative burning rate of powder types mentioned above decreases from left to right.

N530

This is the fastest burning powder in the N500 series and its burning rate is close to Vihtavuori N135 and Hodgdon BL-C(2). Developed especially for the 5,56 mm NATO-cartridges and it gives excellent performances in many .45-70 Government loads and also in .308 Winchester loads with bullet weight less than 10 grams (155 grains).

N540

Faster burning powder with a burning rate like with N140 and close to Hodgdon H414 and Winchester 760. To situations where more power is needed, especially for .223 Remington, .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield loads with heavier bullets.

N550

Burning rate is like with N150 and close to IMR 4350 and Reloder 19. Good choice for more powerful loads for 6,5x55 SE, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield and for many others.

N560

Burning rate is between N160 and N165 and close to Norma MRP and Reloder 22. Powder especially for Magnum cartridges to get out the best power for example from .270 Winchester, 7 mm Remington Magnum, 7 mm Weatherby Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Weatherby Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum.

N570

This is the newest member of the N500 series powders and also the slowest burning. The burning rate of N570 is near to N170 and it is faster burning than 24N41. The characteristics of this high energy powder with large grain size bring out the best in most of the large volume cases like for example in 6,5-.284 Norma, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Remington Ultra Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum and .30-378 Weatherby Magnum.

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Barcode	viht-n5**1kg
SKU	viht-n5**1kg
Brand	Vihtavuori Powder

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Ten Commandments

Set up your reloading bench where it (and stored components) will not be exposed to heat, sparks or flame.
Establish a comfortable loading procedure and don't vary it.
Keep your reloading bench, equipment and area clean and uncluttered. Label components and reloads for safe, easy identification. Never use powder from an unlabelled tin.
Understand what you are doing and why it must be done in a specific way.
Follow loading recommendations exactly. Don't substitute components for those listed in metallic data without reducing the load and working back up.
Never substitute smokeless powder for black powder or Pyrodex because smokeless powder is much more powerful than black powder. Never mix two powders together.
Wear safety glasses.
Stay alert when reloading. Don't reload when distracted, disoriented or tired.
Don't smoke, drink alcohol or take drugs while reloading or while in your reloading area.
Keep everything out of reach of small children.

Calibre Identification

Rifle Calibre Name	Common Metric Name	Bullet Diameter
.17	4.5mm	.172"
.204	5.2mm	.204"
.223	5.56mm	.224"
.22 (Rimfire)	5.6mm	.223"
.22 (Centrefire)	5.6mm	.224"
.243	6mm	.243"
.257	6.53mm	.257"
.260	6.5mm	.264"
.270	6.8mm	.277"
.280	7mm	.284"
.30	7.62mm	.308"
.325	8mm	.323"
.33	8.6mm	.338"
.366	9.3mm	.366
.375	9.5mm	.375"
.416	10.6mm	.416"
.50	13mm	.510"