The Norma Golden Target 6.5-284 Norma 130gr HPBT factory ammunition is engineered for long-range target shooting and competitive precision disciplines. Loaded with a 130-grain (8.4-gram) Hollow Point Boat Tail match projectile, this cartridge achieves a muzzle velocity of 935 m/s (3,068 fps) from a standard 660 mm test barrel. Paired with an aerodynamic G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.548, it provides flat trajectories and high wind resistance, maintaining downrange velocities of 876 m/s at 100 m, 820 m/s at 200 m, and 766 m/s at 300 m.

Key Features

• Match-Grade Precision: Loaded to tight manufacturing tolerances with uniform powder charges for minimal velocity spread and tight grouping consistency.
• Aerodynamic HPBT Design: The 0.548 G1 ballistic coefficient and boat tail profile deliver extended supersonic reach, keeping factory wind drift to 169 mm at 300 m and 765 mm at 600 m.
• Premium Norma Brass: Loaded in high-longevity, drawn brass cases designed for reliable cycling and consistent case life for reloading.
• Long-Range Operating Envelope: Optimized specifically for mid- to ultra-long-range engagements spanning 300 m to beyond 1,000 m.

Specifications

• Calibre: 6.5-284 Norma
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
• Bullet Weight: 130 grains (8.4 grams)
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.548
• Muzzle Velocity: 935 m/s (3,068 fps)
• Box Quantity: 20 centre-fire cartridges
• Chamber Compatibility: SAAMI / C.I.P. 6.5-284 Norma chambers only

Who is the Norma 6.5-284 130gr Golden Target 20 Pack for?

• F-Class competitors — requires high wind resistance and flat trajectories at extended distances, which this 6.5-284 Norma match ammunition achieves via a 0.548 G1 ballistic coefficient and a muzzle velocity of 935 m/s.
• Benchrest precision shooters — relies on tight grouping consistency across 300 m to 1,000+ m targets, supported by the 130-grain HPBT projectile design and consistent factory-loaded tolerances.
• Long-range rifle developers — utilizes a reliable factory baseline that delivers 935 m/s muzzle velocity and consistent brass cases for baseline ballistic mapping and load development.

Less suitable for: Hunting medium-to-large game such as deer or pigs; the non-expanding 130-grain HPBT target bullet does not provide controlled expansion or ethical terminal performance on game, requiring dedicated expanding, bonded, or monolithic hunting cartridges instead. It is also unsuitable for rifles not explicitly chambered for 6.5-284 Norma.