Overview
The Norma Ecostrike .300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) 165gr ammunition is engineered for demanding hunting scenarios, prioritizing terminal performance and environmental compliance. This load integrates a solid copper, lead-free bullet design with a polymer tip, ensuring reliable expansion and deep penetration necessary for an ethical harvest on medium to large game. Precision-manufactured by Norma, Ecostrike ammunition delivers consistent ballistic performance required by discerning hunters.
Key Features
Optimized Terminal Performance
The Ecostrike bullet is designed with a polymer tip for rapid, consistent expansion upon impact, facilitating immediate energy transfer. Its solid copper construction ensures high weight retention and deep penetration, mitigating potential over-expansion and maintaining a consistent wound channel through vital organs. This design optimizes the bullet’s performance across various engagement distances typical for the .300 WSM cartridge.
Lead-Free Construction
Adhering to contemporary environmental standards, the Ecostrike bullet is entirely lead-free. This characteristic makes it suitable for hunting in regions with specific lead-free ammunition mandates and reduces the environmental footprint. The copper alloy maintains structural integrity and ballistic characteristics equivalent to or exceeding traditional lead-core designs.
Precision Manufacturing and Consistency
Norma’s rigorous manufacturing processes ensure each round of Ecostrike .300 WSM is produced to exacting standards. This commitment to precision guarantees shot-to-shot consistency in muzzle velocity and ballistic trajectory, critical for repeatable accuracy in field conditions. Reliable primer ignition and uniform powder charges further contribute to the predictable performance of this ammunition.
Enhanced Ballistic Profile
The streamlined design and polymer tip of the Ecostrike bullet contribute to a favorable ballistic coefficient, minimizing drag and maintaining velocity over extended ranges. This design consideration supports flatter trajectories and reduces wind deflection, enhancing shot placement capability for the .300 WSM platform.
Technical Specifications
* **Caliber:** .300 Winchester Short Magnum (.300 WSM)
* **Bullet Weight:** 165 grains (gr)
* **Bullet Type:** Ecostrike (Lead-Free, Polymer Tip, Solid Copper)
* **Rounds Per Box:** 20
* **Boxes Per Case:** 10
* **Total Rounds Per Case:** 200
* **Manufacturer SKU:** 20177512
