Norma airgun pellets are a new product line that’s been announced by the famous Swedish ammunition company.
In fact, there’s a complete line of Norma airgun being introduced. Four different types of pellets will be available in both .177 and .22 calibers.
Norma airgun pellets are intended for competition, hunting, field target, training and plinking. They are also positioned for use at different power levels.
The company tells HAM that they are continuously searching for ways to provide quality ammunition to hunters and sport shooters alike. As airguns become an increasingly important market sector, Norma has developed these pellets with outstanding results in each field, they say.
Norma says that with the company’s own manufacturing process , they control every step in production line. This allows them in order to warranty that every batch of Norma airgun pellets meets their standards.
There are two product categories: “Dedicated Precision” and “Dedicated Hunting”. Availability is planned for June 2019.
Norma Airgun Pellets – Dedicated Precision
S-TARGET MATCH Pellets
Norma S-TARGET MATCH Pellets are designed for competition and training. The company tells us these wadcutter pellets give a tested grouping of 7 mm (0.276 Inches) for 10 shots at 10 meters. These pellets are designed to be used at power levels of up to 16 Joules (12 Ft/Lbs).
| Caliber | Weigh, Grains | Pellets Per Tin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norma S-TARGET MATCH | .177 | 8.2 | 300 |
| Norma S-TARGET MATCH | .22 | 14.0 | 200 |
Norma Airgun Pellets – Dedicated Hunting
GOLDEN TROPHY FT Pellets
Norma says that GOLDEN TROPHY FT have twice the knock-down power and energy transfer of standard lead pellets and excellent accuracy at long ranges. These domed pellets are intended for hunting and Field Target competition use at power levels of up to 24 Joules (17 Ft/Lbs).
GOLDEN TROPHY FT HEAVY Pellets
Norma GOLDEN TROPHY FT HEAVY Pellets have been developed to perform best with high powered airguns having a power level greater than 24 Joules (17 Ft/Lbs). Again, the intended use is Hunting and Field target competition.
SUPERPOINT STRIKE Pellets
Pointed SUPERPOINT STRIKE have 70% more penetration than standard lead pellets, according to Norma. The company says this makes these pellets perfect for hunting or pest control at power levels of up to 24 Joules (17 Ft/Lbs).
| Caliber | Weight, Grains | Pellets Per Tin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norma GOLDEN TROPHY FT | .177 | 8.4 | 300 |
| Norma GOLDEN TROPHY FT | .22 | 15.9 | 200 |
| Norma GOLDEN TROPHY FT Heavy | .177 | 9.1 | 300 |
| Norma GOLDEN TROPHY FT Heavy | .22 | 17.6 | 200 |
| Norma SUPERPOINT STRIKE | .177 | 8.2 | 300 |
| Norma SUPERPOINT STRIKE | .22 | 14.5 | 200 |
Norma is a quality brand of RUAG Ammotec GmbH – the corporation that also manufactures RWS pellets – which is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.
The Norma company was founded in 1902 by the Oslo-native Enger brothers in Amotfors, Sweden. It has belonged to Dynamit Nobel since 1990, becoming part of RUAG Ammotec since 2002.
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