.30-06 + 180gr Norma Oryx -- Have any good data with non-Norma powders?

FrankenMauser · March 31, 2011, 12:37 AM

I've got some .308" 180 gr Norma Oryx I'd like to stuff in .30-06.
I don't have any Norma powders (or Vihtavuori, but I'm willing to try it).

Anybody have good data, or sources, with Alliant, Accurate, or Hodgdon/Win/IMR powders?
Pet loads?

Shoney · March 31, 2011, 03:18 AM

Since most of the ammunition shot at us in the Vietnam War was supplied by Norma. And since I hold grudges a very long time, I will not use or recommend any Norma "crap".

VV powders are great.

FrankenMauser · April 1, 2011, 01:35 AM

Nobody else is running the Oryx in .30-06?

**Mike Irwin** · April 1, 2011, 06:16 AM

"Since most of the ammunition shot at us in the Vietnam War was supplied by Norma. And since I hold grudges a very long time, I will not use or recommend any Norma "crap"."

Uh....

What?

First, this is off-topic for this thread, but requires response.

Second, Norma is a Swedish manufacturer.

Third, the VAST majority of arms and ammunition used by enemy forces in the Vietnamese conflict were supplied by the Soviet Union, Soviet satellite states, and China.

I'd really love to know where you came by this "information."

billnourse · April 1, 2011, 02:31 PM

Haven't shot Norma Oryx, but I have shot a lot of Sierra, Nosler, Hornady and Barnes in 180 grn. in the 06. I have been using 57 grns of I-4350. Be advised that this is a max load and might not be suitabe in your rifle.

With heavier bullets in the 06, I like H-4350, I-4350, RL-19 and like slow burning powders. Varget also works good.

Bill

March 31, 2011, 12:37 AM	#1
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	.30-06 + 180gr Norma Oryx -- Have any good data with non-Norma powders? I've got some .308" 180 gr Norma Oryx I'd like to stuff in .30-06. I don't have any Norma powders (or Vihtavuori, but I'm willing to try it). Anybody have good data, or sources, with Alliant, Accurate, or Hodgdon/Win/IMR powders? Pet loads? __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 31, 2011, 03:18 AM	#2
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	Since most of the ammunition shot at us in the Vietnam War was supplied by Norma. And since I hold grudges a very long time, I will not use or recommend any Norma "crap". VV powders are great. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

April 1, 2011, 01:35 AM	#3
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Nobody else is running the Oryx in .30-06? __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

April 1, 2011, 06:16 AM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	"Since most of the ammunition shot at us in the Vietnam War was supplied by Norma. And since I hold grudges a very long time, I will not use or recommend any Norma "crap"." Uh.... What? First, this is off-topic for this thread, but requires response. Second, Norma is a Swedish manufacturer. Third, the VAST majority of arms and ammunition used by enemy forces in the Vietnamese conflict were supplied by the Soviet Union, Soviet satellite states, and China. I'd really love to know where you came by this "information." __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

April 1, 2011, 02:31 PM	#5
billnourse Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NM Posts: 366	Haven't shot Norma Oryx, but I have shot a lot of Sierra, Nosler, Hornady and Barnes in 180 grn. in the 06. I have been using 57 grns of I-4350. Be advised that this is a max load and might not be suitabe in your rifle. With heavier bullets in the 06, I like H-4350, I-4350, RL-19 and like slow burning powders. Varget also works good. Bill __________________ Cooper 52 25/06, Cooper 52 30/06, Cooper 52 338/06Cooper 57 .17HMR, Remington VS .22/250 all left handed. Rock River Predator Persuit AR-15, 1952 Marlin 336 in 30/30. 2 Kimber 1911, Colt 1911, S&W .357 Mag, Kahr .40 and .380