NorNorma Oryx Silencer .308 Win 10.7 g is a big game hunting cartridge with a load adapted for rifles with shorter barrels.
Norma Oryx Silencer .308 Win 10.7 g is a big game hunting cartridge with a load adapted for rifles with shorter barrels. The lead core of the soft-point Oryx bullet is bonded to the jacket to keep the bullet together as it expands. According to Norma, the muzzle velocity is 820 m/s and the muzzle energy is 3,597 J when measured with a 500 mm test barrel. Suitable for use For wild boar hunting from a stand and on driven hunts. For moose and red deer hunting. In a .308 Winchester hunting rifle with a shorter barrel, including a rifle fitted with a suppressor. Why choose Norma Oryx Silencer .308 Win 10.7 g? Load adapted for a shorter barrel. Norma publishes measurement data for this variant using a 500 mm test barrel. Lead core bonded to the jacket. This helps the expanding bullet retain its mass. Dark grey case. This makes the Silencer cartridge easier to distinguish from the standard Oryx. Technical specifications Manufacturer: Norma Precision Calibre: .308 Winchester (.308 Win) Bullet type: Oryx Bonded SP, soft-point bullet with a bonded lead core Bullet weight: 10.7 g Muzzle velocity (V₀): 820 m/s Muzzle energy (E₀): 3,597 J Velocity and energy at 100 m: 731 m/s and 2,859 J Velocity and energy at 200 m: 647 m/s and 2,240 J Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.333 Norma test barrel length: 500 mm Quantity per box: 20 cartridges Intended use: big game hunting Frequently asked questions Is Oryx Silencer .308 Win a subsonic cartridge? Oryx Silencer is a supersonic cartridge. The Silencer name refers to the load adapted for a shorter barrel. Is Oryx Silencer also suitable for a rifle without a suppressor? Yes. Norma developed this load for shorter barrels and also describes its use in a .308 Winchester rifle without a suppressor. Does Oryx Silencer hit the same point as the standard Oryx 10.7 g? Both use the same bullet. The loads differ and the point of impact may change, so check it at the shooting range with your chosen cartridge. When should you choose Oryx Silencer? Oryx Silencer is suitable if you are looking for a hunting cartridge with an Oryx soft-point bullet for a shorter-barrelled .308 Win rifle. For a longer barrel, it is also worth trying the standard Oryx 10.7 g load alongside it. If you prefer a lead-free bullet, take a look at Norma Odin in the same calibre. Our recommendation Check the point of impact of Oryx Silencer with the rifle and optic you intend to hunt with. If you use your .308 Win rifle both with and without a suppressor, keep separate range notes for the two configurations. Even with the same sight settings, changing the cartridge or equipment can shift the centre of the shot group. Make a note of the setup you used for test firing. If you also use the standard Oryx, keep the cartridges separate in their original boxes. The grey case helps identify the Silencer, and you can check the calibre and bullet weight on the box label before use. When comparing the manufacturer's velocity figures, always check the test barrel length. The Silencer data comes from measurements taken with a 500 mm barrel. In your own rifle, assess the cartridge's suitability by the shot group and its centre, especially when changing from your existing hunting load. Choose Oryx Silencer for a shorter-barrelled .308 Win hunting rifle If you are looking for an Oryx load adapted for a shorter barrel, choose Silencer with a 10.7 g bullet. The factory box contains 20 cartridges.
Norma Oryx Silencer .308 Win 10.7 g is a big game hunting cartridge with a load adapted for rifles with shorter barrels. The lead core of the soft-point Oryx bullet is bonded to the jacket to keep the bullet together as it expands. According to Norma, the muzzle velocity is 820 m/s and the muzzle energy is 3,597 J when measured with a 500 mm test barrel. Suitable for use For wild boar hunting from a stand and on driven hunts. For moose and red deer hunting. In a .308 Winchester hunting rifle with a shorter barrel, including a rifle fitted with a suppressor. Why choose Norma Oryx Silencer .308 Win 10.7 g? Load adapted for a shorter barrel. Norma publishes measurement data for this variant using a 500 mm test barrel. Lead core bonded to the jacket. This helps the expanding bullet retain its mass. Dark grey case. This makes the Silencer cartridge easier to distinguish from the standard Oryx. Technical specifications Manufacturer: Norma Precision Calibre: .308 Winchester (.308 Win) Bullet type: Oryx Bonded SP, soft-point bullet with a bonded lead core Bullet weight: 10.7 g Muzzle velocity (V₀): 820 m/s Muzzle energy (E₀): 3,597 J Velocity and energy at 100 m: 731 m/s and 2,859 J Velocity and energy at 200 m: 647 m/s and 2,240 J Ballistic coefficient (G1): 0.333 Norma test barrel length: 500 mm Quantity per box: 20 cartridges Intended use: big game hunting Frequently asked questions Is Oryx Silencer .308 Win a subsonic cartridge? Oryx Silencer is a supersonic cartridge. The Silencer name refers to the load adapted for a shorter barrel. Is Oryx Silencer also suitable for a rifle without a suppressor? Yes. Norma developed this load for shorter barrels and also describes its use in a .308 Winchester rifle without a suppressor. Does Oryx Silencer hit the same point as the standard Oryx 10.7 g? Both use the same bullet. The loads differ and the point of impact may change, so check it at the shooting range with your chosen cartridge. When should you choose Oryx Silencer? Oryx Silencer is suitable if you are looking for a hunting cartridge with an Oryx soft-point bullet for a shorter-barrelled .308 Win rifle. For a longer barrel, it is also worth trying the standard Oryx 10.7 g load alongside it. If you prefer a lead-free bullet, take a look at Norma Odin in the same calibre. Our recommendation Check the point of impact of Oryx Silencer with the rifle and optic you intend to hunt with. If you use your .308 Win rifle both with and without a suppressor, keep separate range notes for the two configurations. Even with the same sight settings, changing the cartridge or equipment can shift the centre of the shot group. Make a note of the setup you used for test firing. If you also use the standard Oryx, keep the cartridges separate in their original boxes. The grey case helps identify the Silencer, and you can check the calibre and bullet weight on the box label before use. When comparing the manufacturer's velocity figures, always check the test barrel length. The Silencer data comes from measurements taken with a 500 mm barrel. In your own rifle, assess the cartridge's suitability by the shot group and its centre, especially when changing from your existing hunting load. Choose Oryx Silencer for a shorter-barrelled .308 Win hunting rifle If you are looking for an Oryx load adapted for a shorter barrel, choose Silencer with a 10.7 g bullet. The factory box contains 20 cartridges.
