Norma Cartridges 7x64 Plastic Point 170 gr / 11 g
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NORMA is expanding its Plastic Point range around a hunting bullet with a plastic tip, designed to combine rapid expansion , preservation of the tip in the magazine and regular feeding in compatible weapons.
A plastic-tipped ball designed for rapid expansion and steady feeding.
The Norma Plastic Point is a plastic-tipped bullet designed for rapid expansion while minimizing deformation in the magazine. This design promotes consistent feeding in both bolt-action and semi-automatic rifles, with ballistics suited to typical hunting distances.
- Brand: NORMA
- Range/Model: Plastic Point
- Caliber: 7x64
- Bullet type: Plastic Point , Tipped SP
- Ball weight: 170 gr / 11 g
- Ballistic coefficient: 0.378 G1
- Muzzle velocity: 840 m/s
- Energy at the mouth: 3881 J
- MRD: 168 m
- Packaging: 20 cartridges
- Use: hunting
- Category: C8°
Ballistic data
| Distance | Speed (m/s) | Energy (J) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 m | 840 | 3881 |
| 100 m | 761 | 3185 |
| 200 m | 687 | 2596 |
| 300 m | 617 | 2094 |
MRD
MRD: 168 m
Sighting height: 40 mm
| Distance | Deviation from the point of impact |
|---|---|
| 50 m | +19 mm |
| 80 m | +37 mm |
| 100 m | +40 mm |
| 150 m | +19 mm |
| 200 m | -49 mm |
| 300 m | -348 mm |
A ball suitable for driven hunts and shots in closed environments
The NORMA Plastic Point is designed for rapid expansion , even when the impact velocity is no longer that of the muzzle. In practice, this is well suited to driven hunts and hunting in wooded areas, where distances are often short to medium and where the projectile's reaction to impact is a crucial factor.
An 11g projectile designed to retain spin upon impact
Weighing 170 gr / 11 g , this bullet belongs to a relatively heavy configuration in 7x64 . Combined with the Plastic Point construction, this mass allows for a projectile designed to produce a marked terminal effect on game while maintaining significant velocity and energy at the hunting distances indicated by the manufacturer.
A design aimed at rapid expansion into game hunting
The plastic tip allows the bullet to expand more quickly upon impact. The goal is to achieve a clean expansion and rapid energy transfer into the tissues. This design is particularly well-suited to the uses indicated by NORMA for roe deer and wild boar, especially when the shot is taken at moderate range.
Regular feeding in magazine-fed rifles
The synthetic tip protects the projectile's end from deformation caused by the recoil of cartridges in the magazine. This prevents a crushed or damaged tip from disrupting feeding. NORMA therefore presents this bullet as suitable for bolt-action rifles and compatible semi-automatics, a particularly useful feature when multiple shots may be required during a hunt.
A trajectory that can be exploited without aiming for a long-range shot.
The 168m MRD (Maximum Range Depth) clearly places this load within the realm of practical hunting at reasonable distances, rather than the pursuit of a very flat, long-range shot. The hunter thus has a range of use consistent with the bullet's intended purpose: sufficient accuracy, a controllable trajectory, and terminal behavior geared towards effectiveness on game.
What this means on the ground
This combination of 7x64 , 11g bullet, and Plastic Point construction prioritizes a rapid response to impact and reliable feeding. This configuration makes perfect sense in situations where a versatile cartridge is needed for everyday hunting, with particular attention paid to the projectile's behavior on game rather than solely to its ballistic performance on paper.
Regulations for category C8° cartridges
Category: C8°.
Acquisition conditions: the acquisition of these munitions is regulated. For category C8° munitions, it is not necessary to present the declaration receipt for the corresponding weapon.
Required documents: The buyer must present a valid form of identification and a hunting license with its validation for the current or previous year, or a valid shooting or clay pigeon shooting license. The customer must also have an open SIA account.
Possession and storage: Category C8° ammunition acquired legally is not subject to a maximum legal quota for home storage. It must be stored under conditions preventing free access, in a safe or gun cabinet, or in a locked cabinet or drawer, and kept separate from the firearms for which it is designed.
FAQ
What is the purpose of a plastic tip on a hunting bullet placed in a magazine?
The plastic tip protects the projectile's end from deformation that can occur due to recoil in the magazine. Norma combines this design with consistent feeding in repeating rifles and reliable operation in compatible semi-automatic rifles.
How should we interpret the MRD of 168 m from this cartridge?
The MRD of 168 m corresponds to the trajectory data provided by Norma with a sight height of 40 mm. In this configuration, the projectile is given as +40 mm at 100 m, +19 mm at 150 m and then -49 mm at 200 m.
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