The Norma Bondstrike 7mm Remington Magnum 165gr rifle ammunition is engineered for long-range hunting precision and controlled terminal expansion. Featuring a 165-grain (10.7 g) polymer-tipped, power-bonded boat-tail projectile, this factory-loaded cartridge achieves a high G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.632. When fired from a standard 660 mm (26 in) test barrel, it produces a muzzle velocity of 910 m/s (2,986 fps) and 4,430 J of muzzle energy, retaining 3,106 J of energy at 300 metres to deliver clean, ethical takedowns across varied shooting distances.

Key Features

• High-BC Aerodynamic Design: The polymer tip and match-style boat-tail base generate an aerodynamic 0.632 G1 (0.313 G7) ballistic coefficient for reduced wind drift and flat trajectories.
• Power-Bonded Construction: Fuses the copper jacket to the lead core to prevent core-jacket separation, ensuring deep penetration and high weight retention upon impact.
• Downrange Terminal Performance: Maintains a velocity of 762 m/s at 300 metres, providing reliable expansion at extended distances while resisting fragmentation during close-range impacts.
• Premium Reloadable Components: Loaded in high-grade Norma brass cases with non-corrosive Boxer primers, packaged in 20-round boxes.

Specifications

• Calibre: 7mm Remington Magnum
• Bullet Type: Bondstrike Extreme (Polymer Tipped, Bonded Boat-Tail Soft Point)
• Bullet Weight: 165 grains (10.7 grams)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.632 (G1) / 0.313 (G7)
• Muzzle Velocity (V₀): 910 m/s (2,986 fps)
• Muzzle Energy (E₀): 4,430 J (3,265 ft-lb)
• Velocity at 100 m / 200 m / 300 m: 859 m/s / 810 m/s / 762 m/s
• Energy at 100 m / 200 m / 300 m: 3,948 J / 3,510 J / 3,106 J
• Most Recommended Distance (MRD): 189 metres
• Case Type: Reloadable brass, Boxer primed
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Norma 7mm Rem Mag 165gr Bondstrike Extreme 20 Pack for?

• Long-Range Large Game Hunters — requires the 0.632 G1 ballistic coefficient and 165-grain bonded projectile of this 7mm Rem Mag centerfire rifle ammunition to maintain over 3,100 J of energy at 300 metres for ethical shots on Sambar and Red deer.
• Feral Pig and Medium Game Hunters — relies on the 910 m/s muzzle velocity and power-bonded core of this 7mm Rem Mag ammunition to ensure flat trajectories and controlled expansion without bullet breakup on tough game.

Less suitable for: Dangerous heavy thick-skinned mega-fauna like Cape buffalo, which require heavier .375 H&H calibre or larger non-expanding solid ammunition, and firearms not chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum or lacking the twist rate to stabilize 165-grain bullets.