Norma WhiteTail ammunition in 8×57 JS (brand part no. 20180452) is a hunting camp staple for shooters who want a dependable big-game round. Norma backs this load with the quality control shooters expect from a name they already trust. At the heart of this load is the 196 gr bullet with a Pointed Soft Point (PSP) design, matched to the 8×57 JS platform shooters already run. In our rifle ammunition lineup, this is the Norma load built for that job.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 8×57 JS, a caliber that has taken game across North America for generations.
• The bullet weighs 196 gr, sized for the terminal performance this load is built around.
• The projectile is a Pointed Soft Point (PSP) design, designed for reliable expansion on game.
• The case is Brass, the standard for reliable extraction and smooth reloading.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at approximately 2525 fps, for authoritative energy on target at practical ranges.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to work with before needing to reorder.
• Cost works out to about $1.75 per round, affordable enough to shoot as much as you train.
• The box ships at approximately 1.41 lbs, worth knowing before you check out on a multi-box order.
• This is a centerfire cartridge, ignited by a replaceable primer rather than a rimfire priming ring.
• The pointed soft point bullet is built for controlled expansion on deer-class game at a value price, Norma’s standard big-game hunting line.
• WhiteTail pairs a traditional lead-core soft point with Norma’s own brass for dependable, repeatable hunting accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is this 8×57 JS load suited for? The expanding bullet is built to open on impact, making this a solid choice for deer-class big game within normal 8×57 JS hunting ranges.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds of 8×57 JS.

How fast does this 8×57 JS load run? It’s rated at approximately 2525 fps at the muzzle, giving a sense of the energy and trajectory to expect.

Buy the Norma WhiteTail 8×57 JS 196 gr Pointed Soft Point, 20-Round Box

Grab a case if you shoot it regularly, or a box to see how it patterns and cycles through your gun first. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.