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H335 vs N135

Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 8 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

H335 #53 · N135 #57

Substitution

Similar burn rate in .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO applications.

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

Side by side

H335N135
ManufacturerHodgdonVihtavuori
Burn-rate rank#53#57
Burn categoryMediumMedium
Grain shapeBallExtruded
Temperature sensitivityModerateLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityCommonModerate
StatusActiveActive

Shared cartridges

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FAQs

Can I substitute H335 for N135?
Similar burn rate in .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO applications. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, H335 or N135?
H335 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #53 vs #57 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do H335 and N135 both load?
Both powders are listed for 5.56x45mm NATO, 6.5 Grendel, .223 Remington, .222 Remington, .224 Valkyrie, .204 Ruger, among 8 shared cartridges.