The Norma Whitetail .300 Winchester Magnum 180gr Soft Point ammunition is engineered for medium to large game hunting at short to medium ranges. Loaded with a 180-grain (11.7 g) jacketed soft point projectile, it combines an exposed lead core with a concentric copper jacket to produce rapid, uniform mushrooming alongside deep penetration. Operating at a muzzle velocity of 890 m/s (2,920 fps) and generating 4,634 J (3,407 ft-lb) of muzzle energy from a standard 660 mm test barrel, this factory ammunition provides substantial knockdown power for tough game. Each 20-round pack features premium reloadable brass cases, clean-burning powder, and dependable boxer primers configured for bolt-action and single-shot rifles chambered in standard .300 Win Mag.

Key Features

• Controlled Expansion: Exposed soft lead nose initiates reliable mushrooming upon impact, while the copper jacket retains mass to ensure deep tissue penetration.
• High-Energy Downrange Ballistics: Delivers 3,468 J of energy at 100 metres and 2,541 J at 200 metres, retaining stopping power across standard hunting distances.
• Optimised Trajectory: Designed with a Most Recommended Distance (MRD) zero of 170 metres (189 yd) for flat shooting across short-to-medium hunting envelopes.
• Reloadable Brass Cases: Manufactured to precise dimensional tolerances with clean-burning propellants and boxer primers for smooth cycling and reloading longevity.

Specifications

• Calibre: .300 Winchester Magnum
• Bullet Type: Jacketed Soft Point (SP)
• Bullet Weight: 180 grains (11.7 grams)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.257 (G1)
• Muzzle Velocity ($V_0$): 890 m/s (2,920 fps)
• Muzzle Energy ($E_0$): 4,634 J (3,407 ft-lb)
• Velocity at 100 m / 200 m / 300 m: 770 m/s / 659 m/s / 558 m/s
• Energy at 100 m / 200 m / 300 m: 3,468 J / 2,541 J / 1,821 J
• Most Recommended Distance (MRD): 170 metres
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Norma Whitetail .300 Win Mag 180gr SP 20 Pack for?

• Sambar and red deer hunters operating at short to medium ranges — relies on 4,634 J of muzzle energy and a heavy 180-grain soft point bullet to achieve controlled expansion and heavy terminal impact through thick muscle and bone out to 300 metres with this .300 Win Mag soft point ammunition.
• Feral pest controllers targeting large boars and scrub bulls — utilises a muzzle velocity of 890 m/s paired with a 0.257 G1 ballistic coefficient to deliver hard-hitting close-quarters stopping power and deep penetration on heavy-bodied feral animals using Norma Whitetail .300 Win Mag cartridges.

Less suitable for: Extended long-range hunting beyond 400 to 500 metres, where high-BC, bonded aerodynamic polymer-tipped hunting bullets are better suited to resist wind drift and retain terminal velocity.