Vihtavuori N550 In Stock Overview

Vihtavuori Smokeless Powder(Vihtavuori N550 In Stock ) is used by the some of the best shooters and manufacturers in the competitive shooting industry. They have gained an excellent reputation for being one of the best smokeless powders available. All of these powders ensure clean burning and repeatable shooting properties in all weathers and conditions.

Vihtavuori Smokeless Powders are credited with uniform and superb quality based on full control of the whole production chain beginning from the production of nitrocellulose to the bottling of the end product. These strict quality acceptance limits have helped reloaders and cartridge manufacturers to achieve similar loads regardless of the production lot for more than 85 years. It is easy to see why Vihtavuori Smokeless Powders have achieved a strong position among top class shooters around the world.

The N500 series powders are impregnated extruded rifle powders with Nitroglycerol added as extra energy component. If higher loading densities and more energy are needed, N500 series powders are competent alternatives for the N100 series powders.

Vihtavuori’s N550 rifle powder was originally developed for .30-06 Springfield and .308 Win calibers in the late 90’s.

The N550 is an ideal fit for many of the 30 caliber magnums with lighter bullets, but also useful across a wide range of bore sizes in various shooting disciplines. It is an excellent powder for .30-06 Springfield hunting rounds with heavier bullets, and also for other more powerful loads of 6,5×55 SE, .308 Winchester plus many others.

Other Important Information:

• Do not exceed the loads displayed in the reloaders guide.
• Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source.
• Never substitute any smokeless powder for Black Powder or any Black Powder substitute.

FAQ On Vihtavuori N550 In Stock

• What is N550 powder good for

The N550 is an ideal fit for many of the 30 caliber magnums with lighter bullets, but also useful across a wide range of bore sizes in various shooting disciplines. It is an excellent powder for . 30-06 Springfield hunting rounds with heavier bullets, and also for other more powerful loads of 6,5×55 SE, .

• What is n550

N-550, issued to an individual who obtains U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process. N-578, issued to a naturalized U.S. citizen to obtain recognition as a United States citizen by a foreign state; and. N-570, issued when the original Certificate of Naturalization is lost, mutilated, or contains errors.

FAQ On Vihtavuori Powder

• What is N140 good for

The structure, grain geometry and graphite coating makes it work excellent in all reloading machines and dosing is super easy. 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.

• What is N550 powder good for

The N550 is an ideal fit for many of the 30 caliber magnums with lighter bullets. But also useful across a wide range of bore sizes in various shooting disciplines. It is an excellent powder for . 30-06 Springfield hunting rounds with heavier bullets, and also for other more powerful loads of 6,5×55 SE, .

• What is N340 good for

This powder is one of the most popular gunpowders in the N300 series, and it can be used for a wide variety of calibers and bullet weights. Making it the perfect partner for all kinds of reloading purposes. The N340 is used especially for medium and large caliber pistols and shotshells with medium and heavy loads.

• What is N165

N165 is a very slow burning rifle powder, making it a superior choice for the same range of cartridges as N160 when using heavier bullets. As slightly higher velocities can be achieved with N165. It is an excellent choice for long-range shooting and big game hunting.

FAQ On Smokeless Powder

• What is smokeless powder composed of

All smokeless powders can be placed into one of three different classes according to the chemical composition of their primary energetic ingredients. A single-base powder contains nitrocellulose, whereas a double-base powder contains nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine.

• Is it legal to make smokeless powder

Smokeless powder generally requires no Federal license or permit, and there are no recordkeeping requirements. However, keep in mind smokeless powder is the explosives material most often used in pipe bombs and other explosive improvised devices.

• Does smokeless powder need oxygen?

Oxygen from the air is not necessary for the combustion of smokeless powders. Since they contain sufficient built-in oxygen to burn completely, even in an enclosed space such as the chamber of a firearm. In effect, ignition occurs when the powder granules are heated above their ignition temperature.

• What are the two types of smokeless powder

There are two basic types of modern smokeless gunpowder: single and double base. Single-base smokeless powder is made from nitrocellulose. Double-base smokeless powder is a combination of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.

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