Vihtavuori N160 rifle powder is particularly well-suited for large and magnum calibers, especially belted Magnums, starting from the .30-06 Springfield with heavier bullets. It is compatible with calibers such as the .243 Winchester, .260 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x55mm Swedish, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, .300 Win Mag, .338 Win Mag and all Winchester short magnums. Additionally, it is suitable for large capacity/small bore cartridges like the 6.5-284 Norma. N160 is a tubular powder with grain dimensions of 1.3mm length and 1.1mm diameter. Its burn rate is classified as medium to slow within the range of our rifle powders. N160 is frequently utilized in big game hunting ammunition, particularly with heavier bullets.

The N160 powder is an optimal choice for precision handloading of long-barreled 6.5x55 SE caliber rifles, particularly when paired with a Lapua 6.5mm GB458 9 g/139 grain OTM bullet
The Vihtavuori N160 propellant ensures optimal case fill and delivers consistent ballistic performance, enabling precise projectile delivery at distances up to 800 yards/meters

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