The Norma Whitetail .223 Remington 55gr Soft Point (SP) Ammunition (model 20158050) is engineered for medium-range hunting and pest management. Loaded with a 55-grain flat-base exposed lead tip bullet in premium reloadable brass cases, this centrefire ammunition produces a muzzle velocity of 980 m/s (3,215 fps) and 1,729 Joules of muzzle energy from a standard 610 mm test barrel. The cup-and-core Soft Point construction ensures controlled expansion, uniform mushrooming, and reliable terminal penetration on light-to-medium game without explosive fragmentation. Supplied in a heavy-duty, weather-resistant steel ammo can containing 900 rounds, this bulk package is built to protect ammunition against moisture and dust during transport and long-term storage across Australian conditions.

Key Features

• Controlled Expansion: The 55 gr exposed-tip lead core bullet mushrooms reliably upon impact, transferring energy effectively while maintaining deep penetration.
• Flat Ballistic Trajectory: Retains a velocity of 792 m/s at 100 m and 628 m/s at 200 m, with a Most Recommended Zero Distance (MRD) of 175 m.
• Universal Rifling Stability: The flat-base 55-grain projectile stabilizes consistently across standard .223 Remington twist rates, including 1:12", 1:10", 1:9", and 1:8" barrels.
• Reloadable Norma Brass: Manufactured with high-grade brass cases fitted with non-corrosive primers for extended case life and handloading reuse.
• Protective Bulk Storage: Packed in an airtight, reusable steel ammo can to safeguard 900 rounds from humidity and environmental contaminants.

Technical Specifications

• Calibre: .223 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 55 grains (3.6 grams)
• Bullet Type: Soft Point (SP)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 980 m/s (3,215 fps)
• Velocity at 100 m / 200 m / 300 m: 792 m/s / 628 m/s / 486 m/s
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 1,729 J (1,262 ft-lbs)
• Energy at 100 m / 200 m / 300 m: 1,129 J / 710 J / 425 J
• Case Material: Reloadable brass
• Quantity: 900 rounds in a steel ammo can

Who is the Norma Whitetail .223 Rem 55gr SP 900pc Ammo Can for?

• Australian farmers and professional pest controllers — requires high-volume, reliable centrefire ammunition providing 980 m/s muzzle velocity and 710 Joules of retained energy at 200 metres for ethical culling of foxes, wild dogs, and feral goats.
• Small deer species hunters — relies on the controlled expansion of this 55-grain Soft Point hunting ammunition to deliver deep penetration and clean knock-down power on fallow and hog deer inside 200 metres.
• High-volume shooters and reloaders — benefits from a bulk 900-round capacity stored in an airtight steel can featuring high-grade reloadable brass cases for repeated handloading.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting beyond 250 metres where retained energy falls below 710 Joules (dropping to 425 Joules at 300 metres), or targeting large game exceeding 70–80 kg such as sambar and red deer; heavier calibres like .308 Winchester with bonded-core projectiles are better suited for large-bodied game.