N540 Load Data: 2,902 Published Loads in 54 Cartridges
Empirical Precision indexes 2,902 published loads for N540 (Vihtavuori) across 54 bottleneck rifle cartridges from 8 reloading sources, spanning projectile weights from 40 gr to 350 gr.
Published Loads2,902
Cartridges54
Sources8
Bullet Weights40–350 gr
Always start low and verify against the original published source before loading.
Powder Data Sheet
- Manufacturer
- Vihtavuori
- Grain Type
- Multi-perforated Extruded
- Bulk Density
- 940 kg/m³
Burn Rate Position
Position #71 of 145 rifle powders on the Empirical Precision relative burn chart (ordered fastest to slowest).
- Nearest Faster
- Shooters World Precision Rifle, Reloder 15
- Nearest Slower
- Winchester 748, Shooters World Match Rifle
A burn chart is a guide, not load data.
Cartridges Published (54)
Sources Publishing Data (8)
| Publisher | Published Loads |
|---|---|
| Sierra | 1,637 |
| Vihtavuori | 1,020 |
| Berger | 98 |
| Hornady | 47 |
| Lyman | 30 |
| Nosler | 30 |
| Speer | 30 |
| Federal | 10 |