The Norma 30-06 Springfield 180gr ODIN is lead-free hunting ammunition engineered for medium-to-large big game. Built with a monolithic solid copper projectile, aerodynamic polymer tip, and boat-tail base, it provides high weight retention and controlled expansion. This factory-loaded cartridge achieves a muzzle velocity of 825 m/s and 3,983 Joules of muzzle energy from standard bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles chambered in .30-06 Springfield.

Key Features

• Monolithic Copper Construction: Made from 100% solid copper to deliver nearly 100% weight retention on impact, minimising meat contamination and meeting non-lead hunting requirements.
• Polymer Tip and Deep Expansion Cavity: Aerodynamic tip initiates rapid mushrooming through an internal hollow point across an expansion window rated from 0 m up to 400 m.
• NAFT Precision Coating: Norma's proprietary dry coating reduces in-barrel friction, lowers heat buildup, and limits copper fouling to prolong barrel life.
• Aerodynamic Ballistics: Features a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.462 with a Most Recommended Distance (point-blank zero) rated at 167 m.
• Packaging: Supplied in a standard box of 20 rounds.

Specifications

• Calibre: .30-06 Springfield
• Bullet Weight: 180 gr (11.7 g)
• Bullet Type: Monolithic solid copper with polymer tip and boat tail
• Muzzle Velocity: 825 m/s (~2,707 fps)
• Muzzle Energy: 3,983 Joules
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.462
• Quantity: 20 rounds per box
• Licensing Requirement: Requires a valid Australian state or territory firearms licence with Category B genuine reason matching .30-06 calibre.

Who is the Norma 30-06 180gr ODIN for?

• Big Game Hunters: Delivers 3,983 Joules of muzzle energy and a heavy 180 gr solid copper projectile to provide the terminal penetration required for large-bodied game including sambar deer, red deer, fallow deer, and feral pigs.
• Hunters in Lead-Free Jurisdictions: Utilises a 100% solid copper projectile that complies with lead-free regulations while maintaining a high 0.462 G1 ballistic coefficient for predictable exterior ballistics.

Less suitable for: Shots beyond 400 m where impact velocity drops below the threshold required for full copper bullet expansion (where dedicated ultra-long-range bonded lead hunting ammunition is better suited), or small game hunting and recoil-sensitive shooters who require lighter 150 gr or 162 gr factory loads.