Vihtavuori N133 Smokeless Gun Powder

Vihtavuori Smokeless Powder is used by the some of the best shooters and manufacturers in the competitive shooting industry, they have gained an excellent reputation for being one of the best smokeless powders available. All of these powders ensure clean burning and repeatable shooting properties in all weathers and conditions. Vihtavuori Smokeless Powders are credited with uniform and superb quality based on full control of the whole production chain beginning from the production of nitrocellulose to the bottling of the end product.

These strict quality acceptance limits have helped reloaders and cartridge manufacturers to achieve similar loads regardless of the production lot for more than 85 years. It is easy to see why Vihtavuori Smokeless Powders have achieved a strong position among top class shooters around the world

­Originally developed for 5.56 Nato cartridge, Vihtavuori’s N133 is a multipurpose rifle powder for centerfire .22 cartridges and PPC caliber cartridges. N133 is a tubular powder with grain dimensions of 1,1 mm length and 0,8 mm diameter. The burn rate is medium in the scale of rifle powders, and it works like a charm with .223 Remington, and practical shooters and others using the AR-15 will know the utmost quality of the N133.

It is also a supreme choice for handloaders shooting 6 PPC standard rifle, and benchrest shooters all over the world rely on the combination of the Lapua .220 Russian brass and Vihtavuori N133 powder. This is probably the most popular powder in 100 meters and 200 meters bench rest shooting competitions: a countless number of competitions have been won using this reloading powder!

Engineered for Precision and Consistency

Vihtavuori N133 Smokeless Gun Powder is world-renowned for its exceptional uniformity, accuracy, and performance in small to medium rifle cartridges. Developed specifically for competitive shooters and precision reloaders, N133 is the benchmark choice for .223 Remington, .222 Remington, and PPC cartridges. Whether you’re chasing sub-MOA groups or building match-winning loads, N133’s consistent burn rate and predictable pressure curve make it a favorite among benchrest and varmint shooters worldwide.

Clean-Burning and Temperature-Stable Formula

Like all Vihtavuori powders, N133 is crafted with strict quality control and temperature stability, ensuring reliable performance across all weather conditions. Its clean-burning formulation produces minimal residue, extending barrel life and reducing time spent cleaning. You’ll enjoy flatter trajectories, consistent velocities, and outstanding shot-to-shot uniformity, even during long match sessions or high-volume varmint shooting.

Ideal for Competitive & Field Applications

N133’s medium-fast burn rate makes it ideal for .223 Rem loads with 50–69 grain bullets, delivering superb velocity without excessive recoil. Its smooth metering through powder measures helps reloaders achieve consistent charge weights, reducing variations and improving precision. From competition benches to open fields, Vihtavuori N133 ensures the kind of confidence and control serious shooters depend on.

Why Shooters Choose Vihtavuori N133

• Optimized for .223 Rem, .222 Rem, and PPC cartridges.

• Unmatched accuracy and velocity consistency.

• Clean-burning and temperature-insensitive performance.

• Perfect for benchrest, varmint, and match shooting.

• Trusted worldwide by professional reloaders and marksmen.

Other Important Information:

• Do not exceed the loads displayed in the reloaders guide.
• Never mix any two powders regardless of type, brand, or source.
• Never substitute any smokeless powder for Black Powder or any Black Powder substitute.