Vihtavuori N560 Smokeless Powder 8lb

Vihtavuori N560 is a slow-burning, high-energy smokeless rifle powder for large magnum cartridges and 6.5mm cartridges loaded with heavy bullets. Nitroglycerine added to an N100 series base gives it more energy, so it reaches higher velocity at the same pressure than N165. This listing is the 8 lb container.

Key specifications

• Series: Vihtavuori N500 high-energy series
• Burn rate: Slow, between N160 and N165
• Grain shape: Tubular, 1.4 mm long by 1.2 mm diameter
• Container size: 8 lb
• Graf & Sons SKU: VN5608

What is N560 powder best for?

N560 is a strong choice for big game hunting and long-distance shooting with larger calibers. The 500 series high-energy formula lets reloaders reach higher loading densities and muzzle velocities within maximum pressure limits, which helps with long-range hunting shots.

Which cartridges does N560 work with?

Vihtavuori recommends N560 for the .270 Winchester, 6.5-284 Norma, 7mm Remington Magnum, 7mm Weatherby Magnum, and even the .416 Rigby. It is also a good choice for handloading the .338 Lapua Magnum with bullets of 250 grains or less. Start every load with current Vihtavuori reloading data.

How does N560 differ from N165?

N560 is built on an N100 series powder with nitroglycerine added for more energy. Its burn rate sits between N160 and N165, yet it produces better velocity than N165 at the same pressure, which is why magnum reloaders look to N560 for extra speed. Vihtavuori notes it is commonly used in big game and long-range ammunition for larger caliber rifles.

Graf & Sons, The Reloading Authority, has helped rifle reloaders choose propellants since 1957.