The Norma Dedicated Hunting Tipstrike .280 Remington 160gr ammunition is engineered for medium to large game hunting where immediate knockdown power and rapid energy transfer are critical. Featuring a 160-grain polymer-tipped flat-base projectile, this factory load produces a muzzle velocity of 2,789 fps and a muzzle energy of 2,764 ft-lbs. The aerodynamic polymer tip initiates rapid expansion upon impact, driving into a tapered jacket with an integrated mechanical lead-lock ring to retain core weight and ensure deep penetration into vital zones.

Key Features

• Rapid Expansion Tip: Aerodynamic polymer tip drives backward on impact, causing immediate mushrooming of the thin front jacket for high shock effect.
• Mechanical Lead-Lock: Internal jacket ring locks the lead core in place to prevent separation and maintain structural integrity during penetration.
• Premium Reloadable Components: Loaded in high-grade reloadable brass cases utilizing Boxer Large Rifle primers.
• Ballistic Performance: Delivers 2,764 ft-lbs of muzzle energy at 2,789 fps, optimized for standard hunting ranges from 0 to 300+ metres.

Specifications

• Calibre: .280 Remington (7mm / .284 in)
• Bullet Weight: 160 grains (10.4 grams)
• Bullet Profile: Tipstrike Polymer Tip Flat Base
• Muzzle Velocity: 2,789 fps (~850 m/s)
• Muzzle Energy: 2,764 ft-lbs (~3,747 J)
• Case Material: Premium reloadable brass
• Primer: Boxer (Large Rifle)
• Package Quantity: 20 rounds per box

Who is the Norma Tipstrike .280 Remington 160gr for?

• Australian Deer Hunters — Requires maximum knockdown power for fallow, red, and sambar deer, utilizing this 280 Remington hunting ammunition to deliver 2,764 ft-lbs of muzzle energy with a 160-grain mechanical lead-lock projectile for controlled expansion in vital zones.
• Feral Pig and Goat Hunters — Benefits from rapid energy transfer on tough, medium-sized game, relying on this .280 Remington load pushing a 160-grain polymer tip at a muzzle velocity of 2,789 fps for immediate stopping power during stalks or driven hunts.

Less suitable for: Small varmints such as rabbits or foxes where a 160-grain bullet is excessively heavy (lighter, high-velocity varmint rounds fit better), or dangerous African heavy game requiring straight-line bone smashing (bonded core or solid monometal hunting bullets fit better).