Vihtavuori N550 for 30-06?

[Simon B]

I was hoping to get some feed back and Ideas from the THR. I would like to try VV N550 in my 30-06 with 165 grain Nosler Ballistic tips and also with some 180 Grain Sierra game Kings, but i cant find any data.I have checked the Lapua web site but the info is a little limited and they do not list the bullet weight i am looking for. So has anyone tried this powder in 30-06? If so how many grains did you u start with? I can get enough info from the Lapua wed site to start with but was hoping to get some first hand knowledge or maybe a link to some solid data. This powder works great in my .300WSM so i thought maybe it would be good in my 30-06. Look forward to your replies. Thank you

 

[USSR]

My 3rd Edition VihtaVouri Reloading Manual lists the following data for the 167gr Scenar bullet for the .30-06, and this load data would work fine for a 165gr bullet:

Starting Load: 49.7gr. - 2556fps.
Maximum Load: 55.1gr. - 2806fps.

For a 180gr bullet:

Starting Load: 48.6gr. - 2311fps.
Maximum Load: 54.5gr. - 2596fps.

I save my N550 powder for 190SMK loads in the .308 Win, it provides the highest velocity for that particular load. Hope that helps.

Don

 

[Simon B]

Don thanks for the info this helps a lot..