The Norma Whitetail 7.65x53mm Argentine delivers proven terminal performance for vintage military rifle enthusiasts and hunters pursuing medium to large game. This 174-grain pointed soft point ammunition transforms surplus Argentine Mausers into effective hunting rifles with consistent accuracy and reliable expansion.
What Makes This Different
Norma's precision manufacturing ensures consistent powder charges and bullet seating depths that many surplus ammunition options cannot match. The pointed soft point design provides superior ballistic coefficient compared to round nose bullets, extending effective range while maintaining controlled expansion on game. Quality brass cases withstand multiple reloading cycles, making this premium ammunition a long-term investment for serious shooters.
Key Features
- 174-grain pointed soft point bullet optimized for medium to large game
- Premium brass cases manufactured to tight tolerances for consistent performance
- Boxer primers enable reliable ignition and easy reloading
- Factory-loaded powder charges deliver consistent velocities shot after shot
- 20-round boxes provide convenient quantity for hunting trips
- Compatible with all 7.65x53mm Argentine chamber rifles
- Swedish manufacturing standards ensure quality control throughout production
Field testing demonstrates effective expansion at hunting ranges while maintaining sufficient penetration for ethical harvests. The pointed soft point construction initiates controlled expansion upon impact, creating wound channels that ensure quick, humane kills on deer-sized game. Accuracy remains consistent across temperature ranges, making this ammunition suitable for early season hunts through late winter conditions.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 7.65x53mm Argentine (7.65x53mm Mauser)
- Bullet Weight: 174 grains
- Bullet Type: Pointed Soft Point (PSP)
- Case Material: Reloadable brass
- Primer Type: Boxer
- Quantity: 20 rounds per box
- Case Quantity: 10 boxes per case (200 total rounds)
- Manufacturer: Norma (Sweden)
- Muzzle Velocity: Approximately 2,650 fps (estimated)
- Suitable for: Hunting medium to large game
Serious hunters recognize Norma's reputation for consistent quality and terminal performance across their entire ammunition lineup. This 7.65x53mm Argentine load extends that tradition to vintage military cartridges, providing modern hunting performance from classic rifles.