The Norma Bondstrike .308 Winchester 180gr 20-round box (Norma part no. 20176412) is a tipped bonded hunting load. Norma describes Bondstrike as a high speed, flat trajectory projectile for short to long hunting ranges, and the Formula 1 of its projectile line. The listed muzzle velocity is 2625 fps with 2753 ft-lbs of energy from a 24 inch test barrel. Each box holds 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .308 Winchester, the designation Norma uses for this load.
• Bullet weight is 180 grains (11.7 g), the weight Norma lists for this load.
• The bullet is a tipped bonded boat tail soft point, listed by Norma as Tipped Bonded BT-SP.
• The ballistic coefficient is 0.615 G1, as published on the Norma product page.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 2625 fps, measured from a 24 inch (610 mm) test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 2753 ft-lbs, from the same test barrel.
• Velocity at 300 yards is listed at 2210 fps, as published by Norma.
• The most recommended distance is 183 yards, the sight-in range Norma lists for this load.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the box count Norma lists for this load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is .308 Winchester the same as 7.62x51mm NATO? Norma says the .308 Winchester is the sporting version of 7.62x51mm NATO but is not entirely identical in all dimensions due to tolerances, and some rifle chambers cannot handle military ammunition.

What is Bondstrike designed for? Norma describes Bondstrike as a high speed, flat trajectory projectile developed for precision and performance from short to long hunting ranges.

What are the velocity and energy figures? Norma lists 2625 fps and 2753 ft-lbs at the muzzle, from a 24 inch test barrel.

Buy the Norma Bondstrike .308 Winchester 180gr Tipped Bonded Ammunition, 20-Round Box

Bondstrike is the Norma Formula 1 projectile, and the .308 Winchester 180 grain load gives hunters bonded construction with a flat trajectory. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping and browse more rifle ammunition for other hunting loads.