The Norma Oryx 6.5 Creedmoor 156-grain ammunition delivers controlled expansion and deep penetration for medium to large game hunting. This premium hunting round features Norma's proven bonded bullet construction that maintains weight retention while creating devastating wound channels on impact.
What Makes This Different
The Oryx bullet utilizes a bonded core design that prevents jacket separation during impact, ensuring consistent performance across various game sizes. Unlike standard cup-and-core bullets that may fragment, the Oryx maintains 85-90% weight retention while expanding to nearly twice its original diameter. This controlled expansion pattern creates reliable terminal ballistics from 50 to 400 yards.
Key Features
- Bonded bullet construction prevents core-jacket separation
- 156-grain bullet weight optimized for 6.5 Creedmoor ballistics
- Polymer tip initiates rapid expansion on impact
- Premium brass cases with consistent wall thickness
- Factory-loaded to SAAMI specifications
- 20 rounds per box for extended hunting sessions
- Compatible with all 6.5 Creedmoor chambered rifles
Field testing demonstrates consistent 1.5 MOA accuracy from quality bolt-action rifles at 100 yards. The 156-grain bullet maintains supersonic velocity beyond 1,000 yards while delivering over 1,800 ft-lbs of energy at 200 yards. This performance profile makes it effective for whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, and similar-sized game across varying terrain and weather conditions.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Bullet Weight: 156 grains
- Bullet Type: Oryx bonded soft point
- Muzzle Velocity: 2,625 fps (approximate)
- Muzzle Energy: 2,385 ft-lbs (approximate)
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.520 (G1)
- Case Material: Premium brass
- Primer: Non-corrosive boxer
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Country of Origin: Sweden
Norma's century of ammunition manufacturing expertise ensures consistent powder charges and precise bullet seating for reliable performance. The Oryx line represents their premium hunting ammunition designed for hunters who demand terminal performance without compromise.