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H335 vs N120

Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 4 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H335 #53 · N120 #44

Substitution

Similar burn rate for .223 Rem and similar small rifle cases.

Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

H335N120
ManufacturerHodgdonVihtavuori
Burn-rate rank#53#44
Burn categoryMediumMedium
Grain shapeBallExtruded
Temperature sensitivityModerateLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityCommonModerate
StatusActiveActive

Shared cartridges

PowderH335 in full PowderN120 in full HubCompare another pair

FAQs

Can I substitute H335 for N120?
Similar burn rate for .223 Rem and similar small rifle cases. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H335 or N120?
N120 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #44 vs #53 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H335 and N120 both load?
Both powders are listed for .223 Remington, .222 Remington, 6mm ARC, .221 Remington Fireball.