The Norma Bondstrike Extreme 6.5 Creedmoor 143gr ammunition is engineered for medium-to-large game hunting across varied shooting distances. Featuring a chemically bonded core and an aerodynamic polymer tip paired with a match boat-tail base, this factory-loaded cartridge delivers a high G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.629 and a muzzle velocity of 2,740 fps (835 m/s) with 2,383 ft-lbs (3,232 J) of muzzle energy. The tapered jacket profile promotes controlled terminal expansion at lower downrange velocities while maintaining structural integrity for deep penetration at close proximity.

Key Features

• Aerodynamic Polymer Tip & Boat-Tail: Achieves a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.629 to produce flat trajectories and reduce wind drift at extended ranges.
• Power-Bonded Core Technology: Fuses the lead core to the copper jacket to prevent separation upon impact, ensuring high weight retention and deep terminal penetration.
• Tapered Jacket Design: Features a thin front jacket for rapid expansion down to lower velocity thresholds, supported by a thicker base to control petal opening.
• Reloadable Brass Cases: Loaded into boxer-primed, non-corrosive Norma brass cases, supplied in 20-round boxes.

Specifications

• Calibre: 6.5 Creedmoor (6.5×48mm)
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 20166402
• Bullet Weight: 143 grains (9.27 grams)
• Bullet Type: Bonded Polymer Tip Boat-Tail Spire Point (Tipped Bonded BT-SP)
• Ballistic Coefficient: 0.629 (G1)
• Muzzle Velocity: 2,740 fps / 835 m/s (tested in 24-inch / 610 mm barrel)
• Muzzle Energy: 2,383 ft-lbs / 3,232 J
• 300 m Retained Ballistics: 2,315 fps (694 m/s) and 1,702 ft-lbs (2,232 J)
• Most Recommended Distance (MRD) Zero: 173 m (191 yds)
• Packaging: 20 rounds per box
• Rifle Compatibility: Chambered exclusively for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles with a recommended barrel twist rate of 1:8" or faster

Who is the Norma Bondstrike Extreme 6.5 Creedmoor for?

• Medium-to-large game hunters — requires the high weight retention of a 143-grain power-bonded projectile driven at a muzzle velocity of 2,740 fps (835 m/s) to achieve deep terminal penetration on fallow, red, and sambar deer, feral goats, and wild pigs using this 6.5 Creedmoor hunting ammunition.
• Extended-range and cross-valley hunters — utilizes the high 0.629 G1 ballistic coefficient of this 6.5 Creedmoor hunting cartridge to retain 1,702 ft-lbs (2,232 J) of energy and 2,315 fps (694 m/s) of velocity at 300 metres for reliable controlled expansion out to 500+ metres.

Less suitable for: Heavy dangerous game hunting such as water buffalo, which requires larger calibres of .375 and above with solid or heavier monolithic projectiles; heavy brush shooting under 50 metres, where blunt round-nose bonded bullets or monolithic copper projectiles are better suited to resist tip deflection; and pure target competition, which is more economically served by dedicated non-expanding match bullets.