Powder head-to-head
H4831SC vs Vihtavuori N160
Both powders on one page: burn-rate position, temperature sensitivity and the 5 cartridges they share, with the substitution note from the reference.
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Similar burn rate in magnum rifle cartridges. Work up from starting data.
Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| H4831SC | Vihtavuori N160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hodgdon | Vihtavuori |
| Burn-rate rank | #69 | #70 |
| Burn category | Rifle Slow | Magnum Rifle |
| Grain shape | Extruded | Extruded |
| Temperature sensitivity | Low | Low |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | No | No |
| US availability | Common | Moderate |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute H4831SC for Vihtavuori N160?
- Similar burn rate in magnum rifle cartridges. Work up from starting data. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, H4831SC or Vihtavuori N160?
- H4831SC is the faster-burning of the two (rank #69 vs #70 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do H4831SC and Vihtavuori N160 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, .30-06 Springfield, 7mm Remington Magnum, .270 Winchester.