The Norma Tipstrike 6.5×55 Swedish 140gr 20-round box (Norma part no. 20166532) is a tipped soft point hunting load. Norma builds Tipstrike with a thin jacket and an aerodynamic polymer tip for rapid expansion, backed by a lead-lock for reliable penetration. The listed muzzle velocity is 2592 fps with 2088 ft-lbs of energy from a 24 inch test barrel. Each box holds 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 6.5×55 Swedish, which Norma lists as 6.5×55 SE for this load.
• Bullet weight is 140 grains (9.1 g), the weight Norma lists for this load.
• The bullet is a tipped soft point, listed by Norma as Tipped SP.
• The ballistic coefficient is 0.428 G1, as published on the Norma product page.
• Muzzle velocity is listed at 2592 fps, measured from a 24 inch (610 mm) test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 2088 ft-lbs, from the same test barrel.
• Velocity at 300 yards is listed at 2003 fps, as published by Norma.
• The most recommended distance is 176 yards, the sight-in range Norma lists for this load.
• The construction is a thin jacket with a polymer tip and a lead-lock, which Norma says gives rapid expansion with reliable penetration.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the box count Norma lists for this load.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tipstrike bullet designed to do? Norma says Tipstrike uses a thin jacket and an aerodynamic polymer tip for rapid expansion, with a lead-lock that gives reliable penetration.

What hunting situations does Norma recommend it for? Norma calls it a knock-down bullet for fast shots and moving targets, and the first choice for driven hunts and other challenging hunting situations.

What are the velocity and energy figures? Norma lists 2592 fps and 2088 ft-lbs at the muzzle, from a 24 inch test barrel.

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