Centrefire Rifle Ammunition
NORMA
Norma is one of the most recognisable brand names throughout the world of hunting and shooting. Their Strike family of ammunition now has a long-range load, Norma Bondstrike Supreme featuring the Bondstrike bonded lead—core bullet which combines long range accuracy and reliable terminal performance at any distance.
Another bonded core bullet from the Norma stable which has been increasingly popular is the Oryx which has a thin tapered jacket. The core of the Oryx is actually soldered into the gilding metal jacket which ensures the retained weight of the bullet is high whether soft tissue or heavy bone is hit. To achieve quick and rapid shock to the game, the Oryx forms a larger mushroom from deep down within the bullet body than is possible with a conventional bullet, yet it still holds together and won’t fragment on impact at short ranges.
Contact: TSA Outdoors www.tsaoutdoors.com.au
PMC
The company’s Bronze Line Rifle Ammunition is available in .223 Rem. loaded with a 55gn SP or FMJ bullet; 7.62x39mm with 123gn FMJ; .308 Win. with 147gn FMJ or 150gn SP; and .50 BMG with 660gn FMJ-BT. The PMC X-Tac line includes military spec: 5.56x45m with either 55gn FMJ—BT or 62gn Green Tip; X—Tac Match Spec: 223 Rem. 77gn OTM; 308 Win. l68gn OTM; and 50BMG 740gn solid brass. There’s also Bronze Line Pistol and Revolver ammo.
Contact: C.R Kennedy. Web: www.crkennedy.com.au
BARNES
Made to match standards, Barnes new 6.5 PRC load features the accurate, tough, deep-penetrating 127gn LRX (Long Range Expanding) bullet designed for heavy—bodied game such as elk. When engineering the 6.5 PRC load Barnes chose a bullet renowned for bone—smashing penetration, good aerodynamics, low velocity expansion and superb accuracy. The monometal LRX bullet is the flagship of Barnes line—up and the PRC load develops 3100fps from a 24-inch barrel.
Contact: Australian distributor to be confirmed.
AX PPU (PRIVI PARIZAN)
PPU ammo is loaded in Serbia and includes most popular American calibres from the .22 Hornet to .375 H&H Magnum and hard to get metric calibres like the 6.5x52 Carcano, 6.5x57 Mauser, 6.5x55 Swede and 7.5x55 Swiss. For drillings and single-shot rifles there’s the 7x57R and 7x65R in addition to rimless versions. Some loads are available only on special order. For big game hunters
