Description
Vihtavuori N165 is a slow-burning, double-base rifle powder renowned among handloaders for its performance in large capacity cases. With a burn rate falling on the slower end of the spectrum, N165 is particularly suitable for magnum caliber applications, facilitating optimal burn characteristics in cases such as the .300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum, and the .338 Lapua Magnum. This extruded powder exhibits a consistent physical form, ensuring precise metering through various powder measures and confirming its reliability in high-performance loads. N165's excellent temperature stability allows for consistent pressures and velocities across a broad range of environmental conditions, making it a trusted choice for hunters and long-range shooters who demand repeatable accuracy. Load development with N165 should account for its slower burn rate, often requiring full case capacities for optimal performance, thereby maximizing velocity and accuracy in large rifle cartridges. Vihtavuori is esteemed for its stringent quality control, ensuring that N165 maintains its reputation for delivering uniformity and precision, thus providing handloaders with the confidence needed for meticulously crafted loads.
Specifications
Burn Rate
1.6 (Slow)
Bulk Density
0.920 g/cm³
Density
1.580 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Vihtavuori N165
Verified load data combinations using Vihtavuori N165.
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 77gr | Barnes Match Burner BT 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 78gr | Barnes TSX BT 78gr
.22 Creedmoor
Barnes .224 | 85gr | Barnes Match Burner 85gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 75gr | Berger VLD Target 75gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger LTB 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 77gr | Berger OTM Tactical 77gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 80gr | Berger VLD Target 80gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 80.5gr | Berger Fullbore Target 80.5gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 82gr | Berger LTB 82gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target 85.5gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 90gr | Berger VLD LRBT 90gr
.22 Creedmoor
Berger .224 | 90gr | Berger VLD Target 90gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady Match 75gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 75gr | Hornady ELD Match 75gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD Match 80gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X 80gr
.22 Creedmoor
Hornady .224 | 88gr | Hornady ELD Match 88gr
.22 Creedmoor
Lapua .224 | 77gr | Lapua ScenarL 77gr
Subsonic Loads — Vihtavuori N165
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Vihtavuori N165.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
6.5 Creedmoor
Lehigh Defense .264 | 130gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 130gr
6.5 Creedmoor
RWS .264 | 159gr | RWS TMR 159gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Berger .308 | 210gr | Berger VLD Target 210gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
7.5 x 55 Swiss
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
Community Loads — Vihtavuori N165
Sample load data calculated with Vihtavuori N165.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X | 24.0 | 45.0 | 2.70 | 51.0 | 55,680 (86%) | 3146 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 22.0 | 44.6 | 2.65 | 52.3 | 54,099 (83%) | 3054 | |
| .224 | 80gr | Hornady ELD-X | 24.0 | 42.0 | 2.70 | 51.0 | 44,469 (68%) | 2940 | |
| .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.36 | 53.9 | 63,063 (99%) | 3104 | |
| .243 | 108gr | Hornady ELD-Match | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.46 | 53.9 | 59,654 (93%) | 2989 | |
| .243 | 103gr | Hornady ELD-X | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.46 | 53.9 | 51,982 (81%) | 2982 | |
| .243 | 110gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.46 | 53.9 | 55,216 (87%) | 2890 | |
| .257 | 100gr | Speer Hot-Cor | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.25 | 65.8 | 59,540 (91%) | 3130 | |
| .257 | 100gr | Speer Hot-Cor | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.25 | 65.8 | 57,840 (89%) | 3107 | |
| .257 | 110gr | Hornady ELD-X | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.21 | 65.4 | 48,950 (75%) | 2848 | |
| .277 | 170gr | Berger Elite Hunter | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 58,146 (93%) | 2605 | |
| .277 | 175gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 69.8 | 58,291 (93%) | 2585 | |
| .277 | 170gr | Berger Elite Hunter | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 53,505 (86%) | 2510 | |
| .277 | 170gr | Berger Elite Hunter | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.42 | 67.0 | 49,690 (80%) | 2484 | |
| .277 | 170gr | Berger Elite Hunter | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 67.0 | 48,791 (78%) | 2464 | |
| .277 | 175gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.34 | 69.8 | 44,585 (71%) | 2385 | |
| .284 | 180gr | Berger Hybrid Target | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 66.0 | 51,750 (81%) | 2408 | |
| .284 | 180gr | Berger Hybrid Target | 28.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 66.0 | 39,552 (62%) | 2395 |
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