Which is the better powder for .30-06 loads with Nosler Partition in 165 gr. and 180 gr?
Good accuracy is more important to me than higher velocity.

Presently I use the N160 in .300 Win Mag*(165-180 bullets), .338 Win Mag*(250), .30-06(165-180), 7x64*(160) and .270 Win(150).
* = CCI 250, WLR for the others.

I found the N160 to be very much flexible and use it in different calibers with sub-MOA accuracy and telling effects in the field.

VV N-160 is my Go-To powder for 165 & 180 gr. .30/06 Sprg. loads. Good Stuff.


Like André; I also use it in 25-06 Remington, 7x57R, 7x64, 7x65R & .375H&H.

VV N-560 isn't anything to sneeze at in these cartridges either but being Double-Based powder it is more expensive; you'll have to decide if the extra cost is worth it.

You may like the N550 or N560 even better! They are double base powders and I get fantastic results with N560 in my 280 Ackley Imp. N160 has been my staple for many cartridges including 6.5X55, 280 Ackley & 7mm08. Unfortunately they have become very expensive here in NZ.

You might even like to look at N-540 for those loads. I tried it for s--ts and giggles in my Mod 70 using Berger 165 and Woodliegh 180s and got groups I would not be ashamed to post.