Vihtavuori N540 Smokeless Gun Powder

Looking for Vihtavuori N540 in stock? This universal rifle powder covers a wide variety of medium-sized calibers, suitable for both hunting and target shooting. It’s an excellent choice for cartridges running from .223/5.56mm through .308 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield, particularly when loaded with heavier bullet weights. For safe charge weights, always consult Vihtavuori’s official load data before loading.

N540 belongs to Vihtavuori’s N500 series, which includes extra energy content compared to the N100 series — meaning reloaders can achieve velocities up to 30-40 m/s higher at the same pressure level as an equivalent N100 powder. That makes N540 well worth trying whenever you’re working with heavier bullets and need higher loading densities and muzzle velocities without exceeding safe pressures.

With its symmetrical grain size (1.0mm length by 1.0mm diameter), N540 meters exceptionally well through reloading equipment, making the actual loading process straightforward and consistent — a real advantage for high-volume reloaders who value both accuracy and efficiency. Vihtavuori has been manufacturing propellants for more than 80 years, using nitrocellulose produced from cotton linters in their own plant, and N540 reflects that same long-standing commitment to consistent, top-grade quality.

With Vihtavuori N540 in stock now at Ignite Reload, we’re shipping fast from our Langenburg warehouse to reloaders across Canada, including Fort St. John, Grande Prairie, Thunder Bay, Val-d’Or, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and beyond. Browse our full Vihtavuori Smokeless Powder lineup or check out our Primers selection too.