Vihtavori N160

[jugi16]

Has anyone tried this powder in their 260 or other calibers? Since H4350 is non existent I was considering trying this powder out as there is a lot here in Canada. It's right between H4350 and H4831 on the burn rate charts. Should be ok for the 260. Thoughts?

 

[T J]

.260 Remington
Test barrel: (18¾”), 1 in 9” twist
Primers: Large Rifle
Cases: LAPUA .260 Remington, trim-to length (2.028”)


123 Scenar Lapua 2.795oal
N160 Starting 41.2 2516fps Max 44.6 2759fps


139 Scenar Lapua 2.795oal
N160 Starting 35.8 2272fps Max 40.6 2529fps


This info is from the #10 V-V reloading manual. I have no idea why they chose to run an 18-1/2" test barrel but...... you know where to start anyway.


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[jagged77]

Yep I run N160 though my AX, you can work well beyond the book max (with care) to achieve the same results as 4350 with the 140's. I've run into pressure problems around 44gr, accuacy has been superb.