Vihtavuori N120 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

­The N120 rifle powder by Vihtavuori works great in small calibers with light bullets and in short barrel rifles, especially in .222 Remington and 7,62×39. Formerly known as N 21, the powder is well-known and used also by the Finnish Army. The burning speed of N120 is fast in the scale of rifle powders, slightly slower than that of the N110. Vihtavuori N120 needs higher pressure than N110 in order to optimize the burning.

The grain size is actually the smallest in the Vihtavuori rifle powder family: only 0,8 mm length and 0,6 mm diameter. As with other small sized powders, this makes the loadability and use in powder measures super easy. Vihtavuori N120 gunpowder is used by many sport shooters, short-range target shooters and small game hunters.

Optimized for Light and Medium Caliber Loads

Vihtavuori N120 Smokeless Gun Powder is a fast-burning rifle powder engineered for small- to medium-caliber cartridges such as .222 Remington, .223 Remington, .300 Blackout (supersonic), and 7.62x39mm. Known for its exceptional accuracy, low flash signature, and consistent ignition, N120 is the go-to choice for reloaders who value tight groups, clean burns, and reliable performance shot after shot. Whether you’re fine-tuning a varmint rifle or developing a lightweight tactical load, N120 gives you precision that performs.

Clean-Burning and Easy to Meter

Vihtavuori’s N120 features small, uniform extruded grains that provide excellent metering characteristics, resulting in uniform charge weights and consistent ballistics. It burns exceptionally clean, reducing fouling and making barrel maintenance effortless. Reloaders appreciate N120 for its ability to maintain consistent pressures and velocities, giving you confidence at the range or in the field.

Ideal for Precision, Varmint, and Tactical Loads

Designed for light to medium bullets, N120 is perfect for varmint shooters, competitive marksmen, and small-game hunters seeking accuracy and efficiency. Its fast burn rate ensures optimal performance in shorter barrels, maximizing energy without excessive recoil or muzzle flash. With its legendary consistency, N120 has earned its place among Vihtavuori’s most trusted powders for sub-MOA accuracy.

Why Choose Vihtavuori N120 Powder

• Excellent for .222, .223, 7.62x39mm, and .300 Blackout.

• Fast-burning and temperature-stable for reliable accuracy.

• Clean-burning formula minimizes barrel fouling.

• Consistent ignition and smooth metering.

• Ideal for varmint hunting, tactical shooting, and match competition.

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.