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IMR 3031 vs N135

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

IMR 3031 #56 · N135 #57

Side by side

IMR 3031N135
ManufacturerIMRVihtavuori
Burn-rate rank#56#57
Burn categoryMediumMedium
Grain shapeExtrudedExtruded
Temp sensitivityModerateLow
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesYes
US availabilityCommonModerate
StatusActiveActive

Shared cartridges

FAQs

Which burns faster, IMR 3031 or N135?
IMR 3031 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #56 vs #57 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do IMR 3031 and N135 both load?
Both powders are listed for .22-250 Remington, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, 5.56x45mm NATO, 6mm Creedmoor, 7mm Mauser, among 8 shared cartridges.
PowderIMR 3031 in fullPowderN135 in full