Description
N530 powder, manufactured by Vihtavuori, is a medium burn rate propellant with a burn rate of 2.9, making it an excellent choice for rifle cartridges. It is predominantly utilized in loading for cartridges such as .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington, and various match-grade applications. N530 is presented in a fine spherical form, which contributes to consistent metering properties, ensuring uniform loads and enhanced precision during reloading. This propellant demonstrates remarkable temperature stability, maintaining performance across a broad temperature range, which is critical for accuracy in varying environmental conditions. When developing loads, handloaders should consider its responsiveness to minor adjustments, which can produce optimal performance with minimal charge weight variations. The specific advantage of using N530 lies in its ability to deliver high velocities with reduced recoil, making it favorable for long-range shooting and competition settings. Reloaders favor Vihtavuori for its reputation of quality and consistency, reinforcing the trust in this propellant within the handloading community.
Specifications
Burn Rate
4.8 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.930 g/cm³
Density
1.550 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 N530
Verified load data combinations using Vihtavuori N530.
.17 Rem.
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 35gr | Berger FB Varmint 35gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 40gr | Berger Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Berger .204 | 55gr | Berger Varmint 55gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 32gr | Hornady V-MAX 32gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 40gr | Hornady V-MAX 40gr
.20 BR
Hornady .204 | 45gr | Hornady SP 45gr
.20 BR
Impala Bullets .204 | 30gr | Impala LWHV LS 30gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 32gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Lead Free 32gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler CT Ballistic Silvertip RN 32gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler Varmageddon 32gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 32gr | Nosler Varmageddon HP 32gr
.20 BR
Nosler .204 | 40gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint 40gr
.20 BR
Peregrine .204 | 34gr | Peregrine VLR-4 34gr
.20 BR
Peregrine .204 | 36gr | Peregrine VLR-5 36gr
.20 BR
Sierra .204 | 32gr | Sierra BlitzKing 32gr
Subsonic Loads — Vihtavuori N530
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Vihtavuori N530.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 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 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.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 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
Community Loads — Vihtavuori N530
Sample load data calculated with Vihtavuori N530.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .204 | 39gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing | 20.0 | 25.8 | 2.26 | 32.0 | 57,058 (97%) | 3412 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Norma ORYX | 23.0 | 25.0 | 2.26 | 30.0 | 44,759 (81%) | 3018 | |
| .224 | 62gr | Hornady Traditional/FMJ | 20.0 | 23.0 | 2.26 | 30.0 | 51,039 (93%) | 2835 | |
| .224 | 85.5gr | Berger Long Range Hybrid Target | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 32.8 | 48,370 (88%) | 2671 | |
| .224 | 78gr | Barnes TSX BT | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 32.8 | 39,697 (72%) | 2635 | |
| .243 | 95gr | Hornady SST InterLock | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.71 | 54.0 | 42,743 (71%) | 2533 | |
| .308 | 130gr | Barnes TSX BT | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 56,333 (94%) | 2920 | |
| .308 | 125gr | Nosler Ballistic Tip | 16.3 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 60,249 (100%) | 2890 | |
| .308 | 130gr | Barnes TSX BT | 19.7 | ••.• | 2.83 | 56.0 | 54,824 (91%) | 2890 | |
| .308 | 130gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.76 | 54.9 | 45,498 (76%) | 2844 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Hornady SST InterLock L1.17 | 20.5 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 55,149 (92%) | 2707 | |
| .308 | 130gr | Barnes TSX BT | 19.7 | ••.• | 2.83 | 56.0 | 44,251 (74%) | 2707 | |
| .308 | 155gr | Brenneke TAG | 20.5 | ••.• | 2.80 | 55.6 | 56,362 (94%) | 2680 | |
| .308 | 155gr | Norma GTX | 20.5 | ••.• | 2.76 | 56.0 | 54,527 (91%) | 2654 | |
| .308 | 154gr | Hammer HHT | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 55,956 (93%) | 2651 | |
| .308 | 168gr | Hornady A-MAX | 21.9 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 54,360 (90%) | 2595 | |
| .308 | 168gr | Hornady A-MAX | 21.9 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 54,186 (90%) | 2592 | |
| .308 | 178gr | Hornady ELD-X | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.76 | 56.0 | 55,288 (92%) | 2526 |
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