The Norma Oryx 6.5 Creedmoor 156gr 20-round box is loaded with a 156-grain bonded soft point bullet in 6.5 Creedmoor (Norma part no. 20166442). Norma has built its Oryx line around bonded bullets since 1996, pairing rapid expansion with high residual weight and deep penetration. Norma describes the bullet as expanding quickly without fragmenting or breaking apart, and sells it as an all-round hunting bullet. This 6.5 Creedmoor load is rated at 2559 fps at the muzzle in a 24-inch test barrel. It suits hunters who want one dependable load for a range of game and hunting situations.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5 Creedmoor, so the box fits only rifles marked for that cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 156 grains (10.1 g), the weight Norma lists for this load.
• The bullet type is bonded soft point, as Norma describes it for this item.
• The bullet is bonded, which Norma says helps it keep high residual weight and penetrate deeply.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.348, the figure Norma publishes for drop and wind calculations.
• Muzzle velocity is 2559 fps, measured by Norma in a 24-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 2268 ft-lb, published by Norma for the same 24-inch test barrel.
• Norma lists a most recommended distance of 171 yards, the range it suggests for sighting in this load.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, so you know exactly how much ammunition you are ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridge is the Norma Oryx 6.5 Creedmoor 156gr loaded in? It is loaded in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 156-grain bonded soft point bullet, so it belongs only in firearms chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor.

What velocity does Norma publish for this load? Norma lists 2559 fps at the muzzle and 2268 ft-lb of energy, based on a 24-inch test barrel.

What makes the Oryx bullet different? Norma builds it as a bonded bullet that expands quickly without fragmenting and keeps high residual weight for deep penetration.

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