The Norma 7mm-08 160gr Tipstrike 20 Pack is a factory centerfire rifle cartridge engineered for hunting medium-to-large game. Loaded with a 160-grain (10.4-gram) polymer-tipped soft point projectile, this ammunition achieves a muzzle velocity of 820 m/s (2,690 fps) and delivers 3,496 J (2,571 ft-lb) of muzzle energy from a standard 610 mm (24 in) test barrel. Designed for rapid expansion and deep penetration, it combines an aerodynamic flat-base bullet profile with reloadable Boxer-primed brass cases.

Key Features

• Aerodynamic Polymer Tip: Initiates immediate bullet expansion on impact while flattening trajectory with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.510.
• Mechanical Lead-Lock Jacket: Features a tapered front jacket to deliver rapid shock effect, paired with an internal mechanical lock that prevents core-jacket separation for sustained vital penetration.
• Extended Downrange Energy: Retains 3,019 J at 100 m, 2,592 J at 200 m, and 2,217 J at 300 m, with a Most Recommended Distance (MRD) of 168 m.
• Premium Reloadable Components: Built using factory-new Norma brass cases and standard Boxer primers.

Specifications

• Calibre: 7mm-08 Remington
• Bullet Weight: 160 grains (10.4 grams)
• Bullet Type: Tipstrike (Polymer-tipped soft point, flat base)
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.510
• Muzzle Velocity: 820 m/s (2,690 fps)
• Muzzle Energy: 3,496 J (2,571 ft-lb)
• Velocity at 300 m: 653 m/s (2,187 fps)
• Energy at 300 m: 2,217 J (1,699 ft-lb)
• Case Type: Boxer-primed reloadable brass
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Australian Licencing Requirement: Category B firearms licence required

Who is the Norma 7mm-08 160gr Tipstrike for?

• Hunters targeting feral pigs and medium deer like fallow — relies on the 160 grain polymer-tipped projectile exiting the muzzle at 2,690 fps to deliver immediate hydrostatic shock and rapid energy transfer on fast-moving game.
• Hunters targeting red and sambar deer at distances up to 300 metres — leverages the 0.510 G1 ballistic coefficient to maintain 2,217 J of energy at 300 m, ensuring the penetration required for larger-bodied deer species across extended field distances.

Less suitable for: Dangerous game hunting or heavy-bone impacts requiring monolithic penetration with minimal meat damage, where bonded core or solid copper non-expanding projectiles are recommended instead; firearms not chambered in 7mm-08 Remington; or barrels with twist rates slower than 1:9.5" that cannot properly stabilise a heavy 160gr bullet.