Norma Ammunition 20174762 Oryx 300Winmag 180Gr 20 Per Box/10 Case
$45.95
The Norma Oryx .300 Win Mag 180-grain rifle ammunition brings Swedish precision engineering to North American big-game hunting. Each box of 20 rounds delivers a bonded soft-point bullet designed to expand reliably on impact while retaining enough mass for deep, lethal penetration. If you're after a .300 Win Mag round that balances expansion with weight retention and energy transfer, the Oryx line earns its reputation among hunters who demand consistent, ethical performance in the field.
What sets the Oryx apart is its bonding technology—the core and jacket are metallurgically joined to resist fragmenting on impact. This matters when you're hunting game that requires a quick, humane kill. The bullet expands to create a wider wound channel, then punches deep into the vitals. You get both shock and penetration, which is exactly what serious hunters want from a premium factory load.
Norma ammunition is manufactured to exacting European standards and has earned trust among precision shooters and hunters for over a century. At 2,919 feet per second and 3,404 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, this load hits hard enough for elk, moose, and other large game at practical hunting ranges. It's available in a 10-box case (200 rounds total), making it convenient for serious hunters who shoot year-round and need reliable supply on the shelf.
If you reload or handload, note that this is factory ammunition; if you're a die-hard reloader, you'll need to source Oryx components separately. Otherwise, this is grab-it-and-go ammunition for hunters who value consistency and don't want to gamble with their shot.
Key Features
- Bonded soft-point bullet ensures jacket-to-core integrity through impact and penetration
- Rapid, controlled expansion for quick, ethical kills
- High weight retention for deep penetration and energy transfer
- Loaded to 2,919 fps and 3,404 ft-lbs of muzzle energy
- Brass cases for reliable feeding and consistent performance
- 20 rounds per box; 10-box case available (200 total rounds)
Specifications
| Caliber | .300 Winchester Magnum |
| Bullet Weight | 180 grains |
| Bullet Type | Bonded soft point |
| Case Type | Brass |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,919 feet per second |
| Muzzle Energy | 3,404 foot-pounds |
| Rounds per Box | 20 |
| Boxes per Case | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What game is the Norma Oryx .300 Win Mag 180gr suitable for?
The 180-grain Oryx is well-suited for large game including elk, moose, and other heavy-bodied animals. The bonded bullet's expansion and penetration characteristics are designed for ethical, quick kills on animals in that weight class and can be used for medium game as well, depending on your specific application and shot placement.
Is this loaded ammunition or components for reloading?
This is factory-loaded ammunition, ready to shoot. Each box contains 20 assembled rounds with primers, powder, and bullets. It is not components or brass for hand-loading.
What's included in the 10-case purchase?
The case contains 10 boxes of 20 rounds each, for a total of 200 rounds of Norma Oryx .300 Win Mag ammunition.
How does the Oryx bullet perform compared to standard soft-point ammunition?
The Oryx uses bonded soft-point construction, where the bullet jacket is metallurgically bonded to the core. This reduces fragmentation and promotes consistent expansion and deep penetration compared to some non-bonded soft-point designs, making it more reliable for hunters in the field.
