The Norma Oryx 243 Winchester 100-grain ammunition delivers exceptional terminal performance for medium game hunting with its bonded bullet construction. This premium hunting cartridge features Norma's renowned powder consistency and precision manufacturing standards that hunters have trusted for over a century.
What Makes This Different
The Oryx bullet design combines a bonded copper jacket with a lead core to ensure maximum weight retention and controlled expansion upon impact. Unlike standard cup-and-core bullets that can fragment, the Oryx maintains 85-90% of its original weight while creating devastating wound channels. The boat-tail design enhances ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectory and reduced wind drift at extended ranges.
Key Features
- Bonded bullet construction prevents jacket separation for deep penetration
- 100-grain weight optimized for 243 Winchester ballistics and medium game
- Boat-tail design improves long-range accuracy and wind resistance
- Premium brass cases with consistent wall thickness for reliable extraction
- Temperature-stable powder maintains velocity consistency across conditions
- Muzzle velocity of approximately 2,960 fps from 22-inch barrel
- Ballistic coefficient of 0.357 for superior downrange performance
Field testing demonstrates excellent accuracy potential with sub-MOA groups achievable from quality rifles. The Oryx bullet expands reliably at velocities down to 1,800 fps, making it effective for shots beyond 300 yards on deer-sized game. The controlled expansion characteristics ensure clean, ethical kills while minimizing meat damage. This ammunition performs consistently in various weather conditions from arctic cold to desert heat.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 243 Winchester
- Bullet Weight: 100 grains
- Bullet Type: Oryx bonded soft point
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,960 fps (approximate)
- Muzzle Energy: 1,945 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.357 (G1)
- Case Material: Boxer-primed brass
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Country of Origin: Sweden
Norma's century of ammunition manufacturing expertise ensures each cartridge meets strict quality standards for hunters who demand reliability when it matters most. The Oryx line represents the pinnacle of bonded bullet technology for hunters pursuing medium game where precise shot placement and terminal performance are critical.