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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: sakoshooter on February 12, 2011, 08:43:15 PM

Title: Vihtavuori Powders
Post by: sakoshooter on February 12, 2011, 08:43:15 PM: I'm looking at trying N550 for my 30-06. Does anyone on here have any first hand experience with any of the Vihtavuori powders?
Title: Re: Vihtavuori Powders
Post by: Wenatcheejay on February 12, 2011, 08:58:58 PM: I have the Viht reloading manual and the Lapua as well. I have used Viht 560 in 270 win and 6.5x284. It worked in both pretty good in 270. I know I used Viht in a few others but I'd have to look them up. If you are looking for a start load I might find something in the book :)
Title: Re: Vihtavuori Powders
Post by: sakoshooter on February 13, 2011, 12:27:50 AM: I've got the Vihtavuori reloading pamphlet WJay but thanx anyhow.
I guess what I'm looking for is some opinions on it's performance. I've been using mainly IMR and Hodgen powders with a little Hercules thrown in for my .270, 30-06 and .338 forever but posted velocities look promising in the V manual and a buddy back in the midwest says he uses it almost exclusively these days.
You know how it is. Something new, ya just gotta try it.
Title: Re: Vihtavuori Powders
Post by: johnnypop on February 13, 2011, 07:59:42 AM: May be apples to oranges, but I use N-133 in my 6 PPC. I really like it and developing a load for 223. The N-133 throws like a ball powder, not alot of trickling. The way it works in my PPC I don't mind the price.
Title: Re: Vihtavuori Powders
Post by: Wenatcheejay on February 13, 2011, 10:28:15 AM: If it helps, I got better results with near max/max loads regardless of bullet and or powder. It is easy to work with.
Title: Re: Vihtavuori Powders
Post by: sakoshooter on February 13, 2011, 11:42:39 AM: Thanx guys. Sounds like it meters well also. That's always a plus.