The Norma Whitetail .270 Winchester 130gr Soft Point ammunition is engineered for medium to larger game hunting at standard field distances. Loaded with a 130-grain flat-based jacketed soft point projectile, it achieves a factory muzzle velocity of 930 m/s (3,051 fps) and delivers 3,633 Joules of muzzle energy from a standard 610 mm test barrel. Designed around an exposed lead tip and an expanding lead core, this cartridge provides rapid mushrooming and deep penetration into the vital zones of game out to 300 metres.

Key Features

• Flat-Based Soft Point Bullet: Uses an exposed lead tip and an expanding core to initiate fast terminal expansion and deep mechanical penetration.
• Consistent Ballistics: Features a 0.359 G1 ballistic coefficient with a factory-rated Most Recommended Distance (MRD) of 185 metres.
• Premium Reloadable Brass: Loaded in standard Norma boxer-primed brass cases to ensure uniform chambering, reliable extraction, and extended case life for handloaders.
• Optimised Medium-Game Energy: Retains 1,919 Joules (1,507 ft-lbs) of kinetic energy and 676 m/s velocity at 300 metres for effective terminal performance downrange.

Specifications

• Calibre: .270 Winchester
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 20169562
• Bullet Weight: 130 grains (8.4 grams)
• Bullet Profile: Flat-Base Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.359 (G1)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 930 m/s (3,051 fps)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 3,633 J (2,687 ft-lbs)
• Velocity at 100 m / 200 m / 300 m: 840 m/s / 756 m/s / 676 m/s
• Energy at 100 m / 200 m / 300 m: 2,964 J / 2,400 J / 1,919 J
• Most Recommended Distance (MRD): 185 metres
• Case Type: Boxer-primed, reloadable brass
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Australian Classification: Category B centerfire ammunition

Who is the Norma Whitetail .270 Win 130gr SP for?

• Feral Pig and Goat Hunters — Generates 3,633 Joules of muzzle energy and a 930 m/s exit speed to ensure reliable hydrostatic shock and clean knockdowns when running .270 Winchester hunting ammunition on medium-bodied invasive game.
• Fallow, Red, and Chital Deer Stalkers — Relies on a 130-grain soft point projectile with a 0.359 G1 ballistic coefficient to deliver flat-shooting trajectories and retain 1,919 Joules of kinetic energy at 300 metres.

Less suitable for: Long-range shooting exceeding 300 metres or targeting heavier game such as large Sambar stags and feral scrub bulls; heavily constructed bonded-core hunting bullets or higher-BC boat-tail cartridges are better suited to heavy bone impact and extended distances.