The Norma .243 Winchester 76gr Vermin Xtreme Hollow Point ammunition is engineered for high-velocity varmint control and predator management. Loaded with a 76-grain (4.9-gram) hollow-point projectile, this ammunition leaves the muzzle at 3,445 fps (1,050 m/s) and generates 2,003 ft-lbs (2,715 J) of muzzle energy. The bullet profile features a blunt-nose design to ensure smooth feed-ramp cycling across bolt-action and straight-pull rifles, while the rapid-expanding hollow-point cavity produces high hydrostatic shock and immediate fragmentation with minimal pass-through on light-framed quarry. Each bulk pack supplies 500 factory rounds loaded into reloadable Swedish Norma brass cases and housed in a heavy-duty, reusable metal ammo can.

Key Features

• Explosive Terminal Expansion: Fast-acting hollow-point cavity delivers immediate energy transfer and fragmentation on light-framed pest species.
• High-Velocity Trajectory: Factory-rated at 3,445 fps muzzle velocity to provide a flat shooting trajectory optimised around 100- to 200-metre zero ranges.
• Smooth Cycling Profile: Blunt-nose bullet design assists reliable feeding across various centrefire action types.
• Premium Reloadable Brass: Loaded with Swedish-manufactured Norma brass cases suitable for reloading.
• Bulk Metal Storage: Supplied as a 500-round bulk pack in a reusable metal ammo can for long-term storage and high-volume field operations.

Specifications

• Calibre: .243 Winchester
• Bullet Weight: 76 grains (4.9 g)
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point (HP)
• Muzzle Velocity: 3,445 fps (1,050 m/s)
• Muzzle Energy: 2,003 ft-lbs (2,715 J)
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1 = 0.147
• Case Material: Reloadable Norma brass
• Quantity: 500 rounds (metal ammo can)

Who is the Norma Vermin Xtreme 76gr HP 500-Round Ammo Can for?

• High-volume property managers and professional pest controllers — Requires 500-round bulk packaging of .243 Winchester ammunition to sustain extensive culling programs targeting foxes, wild dogs, and feral cats without frequent restocking.
• Medium-range varmint hunters — Relies on a 76-grain hollow-point projectile traveling at 3,445 fps with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.147 to achieve instant expansion and maximum hydrostatic shock on light-framed pests out to 200 metres.

Less suitable for: Large game hunting (such as red deer, sambar, or elk); this fast-fragmenting 76-grain hollow point lacks the penetration required for heavy game, making heavier centrefire ammunition loaded with controlled-expansion projectiles weighing 90 to 100+ grains the appropriate choice.