Vihtavuori N568 Smokeless Gun Powder: Slow-Burning Magnum Powder for Long-Range Precision

Vihtavuori N568 is a slow-burning N500-series rifle powder built for today’s most popular large-capacity magnum cartridges, giving long-range competitive shooters, accuracy enthusiasts, and hunters the consistent metering heavy-for-caliber loads demand.

Built for Long-Range Magnum Performance

N568 uses short-cut extruded grains that meter extremely consistently through powder measures, even at the large charge weights long-range magnum cartridges require. On Vihtavuori’s own N500-series burn-rate chart, N568 is a slow-burning powder sitting between N565 (faster) and N570 (slower), a few steps slower than its sibling Vihtavuori N560. It excels with heavy-for-caliber projectiles and offers exceptional temperature stability along with insensitivity to humidity changes, giving reloaders dependable performance whether they’re at the bench or in the field. Vihtavuori’s production process controls the full chain from nitrocellulose manufacture to final bottling, giving the lot-to-lot consistency long-range shooters depend on.

Application Versatility

N568 has official published load data for 6.5 PRC, 6.5-284 Norma, 6.8 Western, .280 Remington, 7mm PRC, 7mm Remington Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, .300 PRC, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, .375 CheyTac (9.5x77mm), and .50 BMG. It’s an excellent choice for modern large-capacity magnums as well as classic belted magnums like 7mm Remington Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum. If you need a slightly faster-burning N500-series option, Vihtavuori N560 is worth comparing.

Load Development

Always use published, manufacturer-tested load data when developing loads with N568. Start at the published minimum charge and work up in small increments, weigh every charge on a calibrated scale, and chronograph each string to track velocity consistency. Keep primer brand, bullet lot, and brass lot constant during development, watch for pressure signs, and document charge weight, seating depth, primer, and chronograph results so successful loads can be reproduced.

Quick Specs

• Type: Single-base short-cut extruded rifle powder with added nitroglycerine, N500 series, slow burn rate (between N565 and N570)
• Manufacturer: Vihtavuori (Finland)
• Best for: 6.5 PRC, .300 PRC, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum, .50 BMG, and other large-capacity and classic belted magnum cartridges
• Container sizes: 1 Lb, 8 Lb

Safety Reminders

Before loading, review a few important guidelines. Never exceed the loads displayed in your reloading guide. Never mix two powders together, regardless of type, brand, or source. Never substitute smokeless powder for Black Powder or any Black Powder substitute. Store N568 in its original, sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from sunlight and heat sources.

Vihtavuori N568 For Sale, In Stock

USReloadingPowder keeps Vihtavuori N568 Smokeless Gun Powder in stock for long-range competitive shooters, accuracy enthusiasts, and magnum-caliber hunters. Browse the rest of our lineup on the Vihtavuori Powders category page.

FAQs

What cartridges is N568 best for? It has official published load data for 6.5 PRC, .300 PRC, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum, 7mm Remington Magnum, .50 BMG, and several other large-capacity and classic belted magnum cartridges.

Where does N568 sit in the N500 series burn rate? N568 is a slow-burning powder, sitting between the faster-burning N565 and the slower-burning N570.

Why does N568 meter so consistently? Its short-cut extruded grain structure flows smoothly through powder measures, which is especially valuable for the large charge weights magnum cartridges require.

What container sizes does N568 come in? Vihtavuori N568 is available in 1 Lb and 8 Lb containers.