The Norma ODIN .30-06 Springfield 162gr cartridge is a lead-free hunting round engineered for medium-to-large game. Built around a 10.5 g (162 gr) monolithic 100% solid copper projectile with a polymer tip and boat tail, it delivers high weight retention upon impact and controlled terminal expansion. Loaded to a factory muzzle velocity of 870 m/s (2,854 fps) and generating 3,975 J of muzzle energy, the ODIN projectile incorporates Norma Anti-Friction Technology (NAFT) precision coating to minimise barrel fouling and maintain consistent internal ballistics.

Key Features

• Monolithic Copper Construction: 100% solid copper body provides lead-free compliance while retaining near-100% residual bullet weight during penetration.
• Polymer Tip and Engineered Cavity: Promotes rapid, uniform expansion across a broad velocity spectrum from point-blank out past 400 metres.
• NAFT Precision Coating: Proprietary anti-friction surface treatment reduces copper barrel fouling and decreases friction.
• Aerodynamic Profile: Boat-tail design with a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.416 delivers a flat trajectory, maintaining 658 m/s of velocity and 2,272 J of energy at 300 metres.

Technical Specifications

• Calibre: .30-06 Springfield
• Bullet Weight: 10.5 g / 162 gr
• Bullet Type: Lead-free monolithic copper polymer-tipped expanding boat tail (Tipped Expanding BT-LF)
• Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.416
• Muzzle Velocity (V₀): 870 m/s (2,854 fps)
• Muzzle Energy (E₀): 3,975 J (2,931 ft-lbs)
• 100 m Velocity / Energy: 795 m/s / 3,323 J
• 200 m Velocity / Energy: 725 m/s / 2,759 J
• 300 m Velocity / Energy: 658 m/s / 2,272 J
• Most Recommended Distance (MRD): 175 m
• Test Barrel Length: 610 mm (24 in)
• Recommended Twist Rate: Standard factory 1:10" twist
• Box Quantity: 20 cartridges

Who is the Norma ODIN .30-06 Springfield 162gr for?

• Medium-to-large game hunters seeking lead-free compliance — utilizes a 10.5 g / 162 gr monolithic 100% copper polymer-tipped expanding bullet that complies with non-lead requirements while retaining near-total projectile mass in this .30-06 Springfield hunting ammunition.
• Hunters engaging targets out to 400 metres with a .30-06 rifle — provides an aerodynamic 0.416 G1 ballistic coefficient paired with an 870 m/s muzzle velocity, delivering reliable terminal expansion out past 400 metres from a standard 1:10" twist barrel.

Less suitable for: Ultra-heavy dangerous game where maximum bullet mass is preferred over velocity, which requires a heavier 180gr monolithic loading, or extreme long-range target shooting beyond standard hunting distances, which requires match-specific target ammunition.