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I was wondering if anyone wanted to share their load information for the Norma 232gr bullets?

Here is some from www.loaddata.com

9.3x62mm (Norma Data)

Warning! Notes: barrel length: 24"; twist: 1-14 1/6"; case: Norma; primer: Winchester Magnum (WLRM); use maximum loads with caution
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
232 Norma FMJ Norma N-201 57.9 2615
Remarks: maximum load

232 Norma FMJ Norma N-201 55.0 2523
Remarks: minimum load

232 Norma FMJ Norma N-202 59.9 2674
Remarks: maximum load

232 Norma FMJ Norma N-202 57.0 2546
Remarks: minimum load

232 Norma Vulkan Norma N-201 59.7 2690
Remarks: maximum load

232 Norma Vulkan Norma N-201 57.0 2549
Remarks: minimum load

232 Norma Vulkan Norma N-202 61.0 2690
Remarks: maximum load

232 Norma Vulkan Norma N-202 58.0 2536
Remarks: minimum load


Some from Handloader #124

9.3x62mm in a 32.5 Inch Barrel

Warning! Notes: Velocities were recorded on an Oehler Model 33 Chronotach and represent five-shot averages measured 15 feet from the muzzle of a 32.5-inch barrel. Ambient temperatures averaged 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Except where noted, all loads were assembled in Norma cases.All loads used CCI standard Large Rifle primers except where noted. (Handloader Issue 124)
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
232 Norma Norma N-201 58.5 2,563
Remarks: many sub-two-inch groups. Norma recommends 59.1 grains of N-201 to duplicate factory load

232 Norma IMR IMR-4320 56.5 2,476

232 Norma Hodgdon H-4895 58.0 2,439

232 Norma IMR IMR-4064 56.0 2,353

232 Norma Hodgdon H-380 61.5 2,381

232 Norma IMR IMR-3031 54.5 2,442
Remarks: several 1 3/4-inch groups

Some more from Handloader #218

9.3x62mm Mauser

Warning! Notes: Re-formed R-P nickel plated .35 Whelen cases and Remington 9 1/2 primers were used throughout. Accuracy is the average of (at least) three, three-shot groups at 50 yards with a Leupold 4x scope. These were maximum loads in the authors rifle. Approach carefully from below. (Handloader Issue #218)
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
232 Norma Oryx IMR IMR-3031 56.0 2,499
Remarks: 50-yard group 0.63

232 Norma Oryx IMR IMR-4064 57.0 2,470
Remarks: 50-yard group 0.43

232 Norma Oryx Hodgdon H-4895 57.0 2,468
Remarks: 50-yard group 0.47

232 Norma Oryx Hodgdon H-322 56.0 2,573
Remarks: 50-yard group 0.71

232 Norma Oryx IMR IMR-4320 58.0 2,507
Remarks: 50-yard group 0.69

232 Norma Oryx Alliant RL-12 58.5 2,476
Remarks: 50-yard group 0.67

232 Norma Oryx Alliant RL-15 59.0 2,514
Remarks: 50-yard group 0.43

232 Norma Oryx Hodgdon Benchmark 55.0 2,492
Remarks: 50-yard group 0.87


1 more from Handloader #250

9.3x62mm Mauser Loads

Warning! Notes: Loads were shot from a CZ 550 with a 23.6-inch barrel, pressure-tested at under 60,000 psi. (Handloader Issue #250 - December, 2007)
Be Alert: Publisher cannot be responsible for errors in published load data.

Wt. Bullet Powder Manufacturer Powder Charge Velocity (FPS)
232 Norma Oryx Alliant RL-15 64.0 2,716
Remarks: group (inches): .97


Great resource is LoadData!

Thanks nsaqam - This is exactly what I was looking for.

No problem.

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