Vihtavuori N120 – Fast-Burning Rifle Powder for Small Calibers

Vihtavuori N120 is a high-performance rifle powder designed for small calibers with light bullets, making it an excellent choice for short barrel rifles like .222 Remington and 7.62×39. Formerly known as N21, this powder is widely used, including by the Finnish Army, for its reliability and consistency.

Key Features Of Vihtavuori N120

• Optimized for Small Calibers – Perfect for .222 Remington, 7.62×39, and similar loads.
• Fast Burn Rate – Slightly slower than N110 but requiring higher pressure for optimal performance.
• Ultra-Fine Grain Size – Smallest in Vihtavuori’s rifle powder lineup (0.8 mm length, 0.6 mm diameter).
• Effortless Reloading – Excellent loadability and smooth operation in powder measures.
• Versatile Usage – Ideal for sport shooters, short-range target shooters, and small game hunters.

Reloading Tips from Experts

• Bird hunting: Try 3.6 g / 55 gr FMJ Lapua with 1.25 g N120 for .222 Rem. A proven winner!
• For .300 AAC Blackout loads: Use 0.68 g of N120 with 13.0 g / 200 gr Lapua FMJBT bullet for impressive results.

Available Packaging

Vihtavuori N120 powder is available in:

• 1 lb containers
• 1 kg containers
• 8 lb canisters (USA only)