Description
The Norma Bondstrike 7mm Rem Mag 165gr load comes as 20 rounds in each box (Norma part no. 20171522) and is 7mm Remington Magnum hunting ammunition built around a Tipped Bonded BT-SP bullet. Norma describes Bondstrike as a high-speed, flat-trajectory projectile developed for precision from short to long hunting ranges, and it calls the design its Formula 1 projectile. Norma publishes a muzzle velocity of 2986 fps and 3265 ft-lb of energy for this load, figured from a 26-inch barrel. Norma lists the intent as hunting, and this line is pitched at hunting at a wide variety of ranges. Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for sighting in a new 7mm Remington Magnum rifle and still carrying rounds to the field.
Key Specifications
- Chambering is 7mm Remington Magnum, the single designation Norma lists for this load, so match it to the marking on your barrel.
- Bullet weight is 165 grains, the weight that sets how this load balances speed and downrange energy.
- The bullet is described by Norma as a Tipped Bonded BT-SP design, a bonded construction aimed at precision across a wide range of hunting distances.
- Muzzle velocity is published at 2986 fps from a 26-inch barrel, the figure to use when comparing against other loads.
- Muzzle energy is 3265 ft-lb, from the same 26-inch barrel data.
- Ballistic coefficient is 0.632 G1, Norma’s published measure of how well the bullet resists drag in flight.
- Norma’s Most Recommended Distance is 209 yards, the sight-in range it recommends for this load.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, enough to sight in and still have rounds for the field.
- Norma positions Bondstrike for short to long hunting ranges, so one load covers a stand shot and a longer reach.
- Norma lists the intended use as hunting, in its Dedicated Hunting category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bondstrike bullet designed to do? Norma describes Bondstrike as a high-speed, flat-trajectory projectile developed for precision from short to long hunting ranges, and it calls the design its Formula 1 projectile.
How many rounds are in a box of this 7mm Rem Mag load? Each box holds 20 rounds of 7mm Remington Magnum ammunition.
How fast is the 7mm Rem Mag 165gr Bondstrike load? Norma publishes a muzzle velocity of 2986 fps and 3265 ft-lb of muzzle energy, figured from a 26-inch barrel.
Buy the Norma Bondstrike 7mm Remington Magnum 165gr Rifle Ammunition
One box gives you 20 rounds to confirm point of impact at the 209-yard recommended distance and still head to the field. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more rifle ammunition afterward.
Additional Information
| Caliber/Gauge | 7 mm Remington Magnum |
|---|---|
| Case Material | Brass |
| Cost per Round | 2.38 |
| Grains | 165 gr |
| Manufacturer | Norma |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 20171522 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| UPC | 7393923325415 |







