Powder head-to-head
H4895 vs Vihtavuori N150
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Similar burn rate; reduce 4–6% when substituting for H4895.
Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| H4895 | Vihtavuori N150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hodgdon | Vihtavuori |
| Burn-rate rank | #57 | #66 |
| Burn category | Rifle Medium | Rifle Medium |
| Grain shape | Extruded | Extruded |
| Temp sensitivity | Low | Low |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | Yes | No |
| US availability | Common | Moderate |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute H4895 for Vihtavuori N150?
- Similar burn rate; reduce 4–6% when substituting for H4895. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, H4895 or Vihtavuori N150?
- H4895 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #57 vs #66 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do H4895 and Vihtavuori N150 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield.
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