Greetings
180's are the only weight I've ever shot in my Norma. Rifle is a Mark X Mauser with a 24.5" barrel. Mag length limits OAL somewhat but not a problem with 180's. I get 3000 FPS with 70 grains of IMR 4831 which is a grain under book maximum.
My observations as far as the hunting performance of the various 180 grain bullets may not do much good. Deer and hogs don't pose much of a test to any 3000 FPS .30/180 and I mostly used plain jane cup and core bullets in the thing. Speer PSP's
Been meaning to try some 165's but haven't got around to it. I don't shoot this rifle much anymore. I guess old age is creeping in and I find myself enjoying 6.5x55, .260, etc. (thinking about a Creedmore) The Norma recoil does not bother me while shooting, but the bad disks in my neck let me know how they feel about it during the next few days!
