Prod. No: 20157842
Norma VERMINXTREME .223 Remington 3.6g
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This product data is zeroed with a 610 cm / 24 in barrel
Extreme shock - for vermin and predators
NORMA VerminXtreme delivers massive shock effect when you need to take aggressive measures against nature's most relentless intruders.
NORMA VerminXtreme is the go-to choice for dealing with persistent pests. Its aggressive hollow point design ensures swift and devastating expansion upon impact, delivering lethal energy that swiftly neutralizes intruders. This design not only maximizes the effectiveness of each shot but also minimizes the risk of pests escaping, providing a comprehensive solution to the problem.
Furthermore, its blunt nose design enhances its compatibility with semi-automatic rifles, facilitating smooth and reliable cycling.
What truly sets NORMA VerminXtreme apart is its use of high-quality brass cases manufactured in the NORMA Factory in Sweden, good for many reloads!
Range
Allround
Long Range
Expansion
Controlled
Fast
Ballistic Performance
Key factors that shape bullet flight, impact and downrange consistency.
Zeroing distance
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About the caliber
Shortly after the introduction of the .222 Remington experiments began to make a similar cartridge for military use. The advantages were obvious as a soldier naturally can carry many more rounds of a much smaller and lighter cartridge. Drawbacks was the reduced long range potential of the smaller bullet and its lesser penetration. The first .223 appeared in 1957 and was mainly the work of Robert Hutton of Guns & Ammo and Gene Stoner of Armalite. One of the requirements for the new cartridge was that it could retain a velocity exceeding the speed of sound at 500 yards. This was not possible with the .222, but with its slightly longer case and a 55 grains boattail bullet the .223 met the demands. The cartridge was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1964 and used in the Vietnam war. Since then it has been adopted by NATO as a standard military cartridge, but with a heavier 63 grains bullet which demands a quicker twist (1 in 7") than used in most sporting rifles for the civilian market (1 in 10, 12 or 14").
The dimensions of military chambers and cartridges vary slightly from the sporting version that was brought out by Remington shortly after the .223 was adopted by the military. Accordingly military ammunition might produce high chamber pressure in sporting rifles. Military cases quite often has thicker brass and starting loads must be reduced by at least 10 per cent.
For sporting purposes the cartridge is normally at its best using bullets of 60 grains or less. It is suitable for the same range of purposes as .222 Remington, and will add some yards to the effective range. Due to the adoption by NATO the .223 is expected to be the more popular choice in a few years by European shooters.