The Norma .30-06 Springfield 165gr Oryx Bonded Soft Point Ammunition (MPN: 20174702) is a factory-loaded hunting cartridge engineered for medium to large game. Featuring a chemically bonded copper jacket and lead core, the Oryx bullet prevents core-jacket separation on impact, retaining 90% to 99% of its residual weight. Loaded into reloadable, boxer-primed brass cases, this 20-round pack is designed for rifles chambered in .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm) and delivers rapid initial mushrooming paired with deep, straight penetration through dense muscle and heavy bone.

Key Features

• Chemically Bonded Construction: Fuses the copper jacket to the lead core to eliminate fragmentation and maintain 90% to 99% weight retention upon impact.
• Zoned Jacket Design: Features a thin forward jacket for fast initial expansion and a thickened rear jacket wall to control mushrooming and maintain terminal momentum.
• High Terminal Energy: Produces 4,051 J (2,985 ft-lbs) of muzzle energy and maintains 2,555 J (1,962 ft-lbs) downrange at 200 metres.
• Premium Reloadable Brass: Loaded in high-grade, boxer-primed brass casings suitable for multiple reloading cycles.

Specifications

• Brand / MPN: Norma / 20174702
• Calibre: .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm)
• Bullet Weight: 165 grains (10.7 grams)
• Bullet Type: Oryx Bonded Semi-Jacketed Soft Point
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.333 G1
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Test Barrel Length: 610 mm (24 inches)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 870 m/s (2,854 fps)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 4,051 J (2,985 ft-lbs)
• Velocity at 100m / 200m / 300m: 777 m/s / 691 m/s / 610 m/s
• Energy at 100m / 200m / 300m: 3,235 J / 2,555 J / 1,992 J
• Most Recommended Distance (MRD): 171 metres (190 yards)

Who is the Norma 30-06 Sprg 165gr Oryx 20 Pack for?

• Deer Hunters (Red, Sambar, and Fallow Deer) — provides a muzzle energy of 4,051 J and a muzzle velocity of 870 m/s in this .30-06 Springfield hunting ammunition, delivering the deep penetration and reliable terminal expansion required for medium to large deer species.
• Feral Animal Control Shooters — utilises a 165-grain bonded bullet with a 0.333 G1 ballistic coefficient to maintain 2,555 J of energy at 200 metres, ensuring rapid takedowns on tough feral pigs and goats at standard field ranges.

Less suitable for: Long-range hunting beyond 300 to 400 metres where a high-BC polymer-tipped hunting cartridge provides a flatter trajectory and less wind drift, or exceptionally heavy-boned trophy game where heavier 180gr or 200gr bonded hunting bullets are preferred for deeper penetration.