Lindcott Armory Powder head-to-head
Varget vs Vihtavuori N140
Burn-rate position
FastestSlowest
Substitution
Similar burn rate and application range. Reduce charge 2-4% from published Varget data and work up. Extruded vs extruded.
Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimums and work up.
Side by side
| Varget | Vihtavuori N140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hodgdon | Vihtavuori |
| Burn-rate rank | #61 | #61 |
| Burn category | Rifle Medium | Rifle Medium |
| Grain shape | Extruded | Extruded |
| Temp sensitivity | Low | Low |
| Applications | Rifle | Rifle |
| Suppressor-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| US availability | Common | Moderate |
| Status | Active | Active |
Shared cartridges
FAQs
- Can I substitute Varget for Vihtavuori N140?
- Similar burn rate and application range. Reduce charge 2-4% from published Varget data and work up. Extruded vs extruded. Confidence: Published. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
- Which burns faster, Varget or Vihtavuori N140?
- Vihtavuori N140 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #61 vs #61 — lower rank burns faster).
- What cartridges do Varget and Vihtavuori N140 both load?
- Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30-06 Springfield, .243 Winchester.