Vihtavuori N540 – High-Energy Universal Rifle Powder for Hunting & Target Shooting

Vihtavuori N540 is a versatile, high-performance rifle powder ideal for a wide variety of medium-caliber cartridges, including .223/5.56 mm, .308 Winchester, and 30-06 Springfield, particularly when using heavier bullets. Designed for both hunters and precision target shooters, N540 offers outstanding accuracy with clean-burning characteristics.

Key Features of Vihtavuori N540 Powder

• Universal Rifle Powder – Suitable for both hunting and target shooting applications.
• High Energy Content – Offers 30–40 m/s higher velocity compared to equivalent powders in the N100 series, with the same pressure level.
• Ideal for Heavier Bullets – Enhances performance where higher loading density and muzzle velocity are needed.
• Excellent Metering – Symmetrical grain size (1.0 mm x 1.0 mm) makes it smooth and consistent in reloading equipment.
• Clean-Burning Formula – Ensures superior accuracy and minimal residue.

Reloading Tips from Experts

• For 6.5×47 Lapua: Try 2.45 g / 37.8 gr of N540 with a 120 gr OTM Scenar-L bullet for top precision.
• For .223 Rem: Excellent results with heavy bullets from 69 to 82 gr (4.5 to 5.3 g).

Available Packaging

Vihtavuori N540 rifle powder is available in:

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