Vihtavuori 20N29
Vihtavuori rifle powder was originally developed for .50 BMG and for military use, and even the name 20N29 originates from the Finnish Army… Read more about 20N29
Burn rate: 0.2Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori Load Data
For nearly a century, Vihtavuori powders have been at the core of some of the world’s most respected and accurate ammunition. Renowned among reloaders, competitive shooters, and professional marksmen, Vihtavuori smokeless powders are synonymous with exceptional consistency, high quality, and reliable performance—cartridge after cartridge.
Manufactured in Finland, Vihtavuori propellants are engineered to deliver precise ballistic performance, even under the most challenging environmental conditions. Their long shelf life, clean burn characteristics, and stable pressure curves make them a preferred choice for both civilian shooters and military applications.
Vihtavuori offers a comprehensive range of powders suitable for various calibers and disciplines, from small bore pistol loads to high-powered rifle cartridges. Every batch is produced under strict quality control protocols, ensuring that reloaders around the world can rely on uniformity and safety in every charge.
Whether used in competitive shooting, hunting, tactical applications, or precision long-range shooting, Vihtavuori powders provide the foundation for accuracy and success. Trusted for decades, they continue to set the benchmark for premium reloading propellants worldwide.
We have load data for the following Vihtavuori powders:
Vihtavuori 24N41
Vihtavuori 24N41 is a single-based treated rifle powder very similar to the 20N29. It has a very large grain size (length 2,3 mm by diameter 1,3 mm)… Read more about 24N41
Burn rate: 0.4Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N570
Vihtavuoris N570 rifle powder is one of the more recent products in Vihtavuoris high-energy powder family. It was developed at the request of magnum… Read more about N570
Burn rate: 0.6Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N170
Vihtavuori N170 is the slowest burning rifle powder in the N100 series (not taking 20N29 and 24N41 into account) and in fact one of the slowest… Read more about N170
Burn rate: 0.8Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N565
Designed to fill the gap between Vihtavuori N560 and N570 high energy rifle powders, the N565 was created specifically for the .338 Lapua Magnum with… Read more about N565
Burn rate: 1Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N568
Vihtavuori are proud to introduce a new heavy weight champion in Vihtavuoris N500 rifle powder series: N568. The slow burning characteristics and… Read more about N568
Burn rate: 1.2Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N165
When youre aiming for exceptional long-range performance, N165 is yVihtavuoris choice of rifle powder! Vihtavuori N165 is a universal powder for… Read more about N165
Burn rate: 1.6Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N560
Vihtavuoris N560 rifle powder is especially suitable to bring power to large and magnum calibers, for example .270 Winchester, 6,5-284, 7 mm… Read more about N560
Burn rate: 2Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N160
Vihtavuoris N160 rifle powder is especially suitable for large and magnum calibers (especially belted Magnums) starting from 30-06 with heavier… Read more about N160
Burn rate: 2.2Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N555
Vihtavuoris new N555 smokeless rifle powder is designed for precision rifle platforms chambered in cartridges such as 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor… Read more about N555
Burn rate: 2.4Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N550
Vihtavuoris N550 rifle powder was originally developed for .30-06 Springfield and .308 Win. calibers in the late 90s. The N550 is an ideal fit for… Read more about N550
Burn rate: 3Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N150
Vihtavuoris N150 multipurpose rifle powder is one of Vihtavuoris most popular reloading products. It is commonly used with heavier bullets in… Read more about N150
Burn rate: 3.2Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N540
Vihtavuori N540 is a universal rifle powder for wide variety of medium-sized calibers suitable for both hunting and target shooting. It is an… Read more about N540
Burn rate: 3.4Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N140
The N140 powder was originally developed for the 7,62x53R cartridge for the Finnish Army in the early years of Vihtavuoris history. Up to this day… Read more about N140
Burn rate: 3.8Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N135
Developed originally for 7.62x51 NATO M80 Ball, Vihtavuoris N135 is today a universal gun powder which is used by reloaders for a large range of… Read more about N135
Burn rate: 4.2Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N133
Originally developed for 5.56 Nato cartridge, Vihtavuoris N133 is a multipurpose rifle powder for centerfire .22 cartridges and PPC caliber… Read more about N133
Burn rate: 4.6Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N530
The N530 is the fastest burning of all Vihtavuori high-energy rifle powders. Its a great choice for the reloading hunter when flat trajectory and… Read more about N530
Burn rate: 4.8Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N130
Vihtavuori rifle powder N130, formerly known as N303, is a multipurpose powder for various rifle calibers, and suitable especially for small game… Read more about N130
Burn rate: 5.2Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N120
The N120 rifle powder by Vihtavuori works great in small calibers with light bullets and in short barrel rifles, especially in .222 Remington and… Read more about N120
Burn rate: 5.6Rifle calibers
Vihtavuori N105
N105 Super Magnum is Vihtavuoris slowest burning pistol powder, intended for the most powerful handgun cartridges in use today, particularly with… Read more about N105
Burn rate: 6.2Handgun calibers
Vihtavuori N110
The N110 powder, formerly known as 4N19 and N3SS, is a tubular powder type with grain dimensions of 1,1 mm length and 0,8 mm diameter. The N110 is… Read more about N110
Burn rate: 6.4Rifle calibersHandgun calibers
Vihtavuori 3N38
Vihtavuoris 3N38 powder is designed especially for competitive handgun shooting with high-velocity loads in 9 mm and .40 S&W cartridges. Its a… Read more about 3N38
Burn rate: 6.8Handgun calibers
Vihtavuori N350
As the burning speed of N350 is at the slow end of Vihtavuoris handgun powders, it is ideal for very heavy and top end velocities and energies for a… Read more about N350
Burn rate: 7Handgun calibers
Vihtavuori 3N37
Vihtavuoris 3N37 handgun powder was originally developed for .22 rimfire cartridges, but has since proven to be very versatile and desirable within… Read more about 3N37
Burn rate: 7.2Handgun calibers
Vihtavuori N340
Formerly known as 3N18, the N340 is a true multipurpose powder, developed originally for 9 mm and shotshell loads. This pistol powder is one of the… Read more about N340
Burn rate: 7.4Handgun calibersShotshell
Vihtavuori N330
N330 handgun powder provides a wide range of latitude for the handgun shooter, serving well for everything from light target to heavier high-velocity… Read more about N330
Burn rate: 8Handgun calibers
Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star
The N32C (TIN STAR) is a specialized powder intended to provide low bulk density for cartridges that were originally designed for Cowboy Action… Read more about N32C Tin Star
Burn rate: 8.4Handgun calibers
Vihtavuori N320
The N320, formerly known as 3N22, is a fast burning, porous handgun powder. N320 is one of Vihtavuoris most popular handgun powders and can be used… Read more about N320
Burn rate: 9Handgun calibersSubsonic
Vihtavuori N310
Well-known for its accuracy and extremely clean burning, the N310 is used by pistol shooters reloading calibers from .32 S&W Long Wadcutter up to .45… Read more about N310
Burn rate: 9.4Handgun calibersShotshell
Burn rate is a relative scale: lower values burn slower, higher values burn faster.
Sample Vihtavuori load data
A cross-section of calculated Vihtavuori loads from our database, covering different calibers and bullets. Open a powder or caliber to see the full load tables.
Last updated: October 27, 2026
| Caliber | Bullet | Powder | Charge (gr) | Max. pressure (psi) | Muzzle velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X | Vihtavuori N130 | 36.9 | 60,379 | 2,421 |
| 9 mm Para | .356 | 115gr | Berry's Round Nose | Vihtavuori N330 | 5.4 | 32,663 | 1,207 |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | .264 | 147gr | Hornady ELD Match | Vihtavuori N560 | 43.4 | 48,008 | 2,605 |
| .223 Rem. | .224 | 55gr | Hornady Traditional/FMJ | Vihtavuori N140 | 24.8 | 41,684 | 2,986 |
| 7 mm PRC | .284 | 175gr | Hornady ELD-X | Vihtavuori N565 | 69.4 | 58,972 | 2,881 |
| 6.5 PRC | .264 | 143gr | Hornady ELD-X | Vihtavuori N550 | Available with access license | 64,440 | 2,907 |
| 6 mm GT | .243 | 105gr | Berger Hybrid Target | Vihtavuori N120 | Available with access license | 59,843 | 2,648 |
| .243 Win. | .243 | 100gr | Sierra SBT GameKing | Vihtavuori N130 | Available with access license | 58,856 | 2,785 |
| .22 Creedmoor | .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target | Vihtavuori N160 | Available with access license | 64,730 | 3,179 |
| .30-06 Spring. | .308 | 168gr | Barnes TTSX BT | Vihtavuori N133 | Available with access license | 56,478 | 2,641 |
| .222 Rem. | .224 | 55gr | Sierra SBT GameKing | Vihtavuori N130 | Available with access license | 49,255 | 3,041 |
| .338 ARC | .338 | 300gr | MAKER .338 ARC/Spectre Expanding Subsonic | Vihtavuori N110 | Available with access license | 51,097 | 1,306 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | .308 | 178gr | Hornady ELD-X | Vihtavuori N540 | Available with access license | 59,596 | 2,831 |
| 7 mm Rem. Mag. | .284 | 168gr | Berger VLD Hunting | Vihtavuori N560 | Available with access license | 59,364 | 2,943 |
| 6.8 Western | .277 | 155gr | Barnes LRX BT | Vihtavuori N170 | Available with access license | 46,804 | 2,684 |
| .270 Win. | .277 | 145gr | Hornady ELD-X | Vihtavuori N560 | Available with access license | 51,111 | 2,861 |
| .17 Hornet | .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX | Vihtavuori N120 | Available with access license | 32,111 | 3,235 |
| 6.5 x 55 Swedish | .264 | 160gr | Hornady InterLock | Vihtavuori N140 | Available with access license | 54,099 | 2,421 |
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Popular load data
Looking for a specific cartridge? Browse the most requested calibers loaded with these powders:
- .300 Win. Mag. 7,300 loads
- .300 Weath. Mag. 7,050 loads
- .308 Win. 6,077 loads
- 7.82 Warbird 5,946 loads
- .300 H&H Mag. 5,935 loads
- .308 Norma Mag. 5,845 loads
- .300 Rem. Ultra Mag. 5,840 loads
- .300 Blaser Mag. 5,588 loads
- .30-378 Weath. Mag. 5,582 loads
- .30-06 Spring. 5,475 loads
- .30 Nosler 5,317 loads
- .300 WSM 5,022 loads
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Frequently asked questions about Vihtavuori powders
This page lists 29 Vihtavuori powders with load data: Vihtavuori 20N29, Vihtavuori 24N41, Vihtavuori N570, Vihtavuori N170, Vihtavuori N565, Vihtavuori N568, Vihtavuori N165, Vihtavuori N560, Vihtavuori N160, Vihtavuori N555, Vihtavuori N550, Vihtavuori N150, Vihtavuori N540, Vihtavuori N140, Vihtavuori N135, Vihtavuori N133, Vihtavuori N530, Vihtavuori N130, Vihtavuori N120, Vihtavuori N105, Vihtavuori N110, Vihtavuori 3N38, Vihtavuori N350, Vihtavuori 3N37, Vihtavuori N340, Vihtavuori N330, Vihtavuori N32C Tin Star, Vihtavuori N320, Vihtavuori N310.
Vihtavuori 20N29 has the slowest burn rate at 0.2, and Vihtavuori N310 the fastest at 9.4. Lower values burn slower.
We hold load data using Vihtavuori powders for 444 calibers. The most common ones are .300 Win. Mag., .300 Weath. Mag., .308 Win., 7.82 Warbird, .300 H&H Mag., .308 Norma Mag., .300 Rem. Ultra Mag., .300 Blaser Mag..
Yes. Vihtavuori N320 is flagged as suitable for subsonic loads.
Currently 414,641 load records using Vihtavuori powders, spread across 444 calibers.
The values are calculated with an inner-ballistics engine across the full charge range and cross-checked against Vihtavuori product data. They are reference data for experienced handloaders: always start at the minimum charge, work up carefully and cross-check against current published data before firing.