Anyone have any experience with the new “Tipstrike” bullet from Norma. Just got some in .270/ 140gr. They’re about $45/100

Hi Bill,Welcome. I am not familiar with any 270 pill over 130 G but Nosler does make a killer (sorry) bullet. $45.00 per C does not sound too bad.Please keep us informed on performance.

Looks like any plastic tipped soft point.

With the wide choice of hunting bullets available today, there is nothing to beat the hollow point copper bullets.

Nothing!

Saeed:

What about bullet style like Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator?

Jiri

"Looks like any plastic tipped soft point."


Yes a empty spot in normas productline. Similar to Nosler ballistic tip or Hornady sst. 140gr are the lowest bullet weight allowed for biggame in Sweden.


Tipstrike .30 11g 9,05sek , Ballistic tip 168gr 790sek it looks like norma dont want to sell their bullets in Sweden.

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Originally posted by Jiri:
Saeed:

What about bullet style like Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator?

Jiri

Just like any other copper made bullet.

They are talking a load of rubbish.

Nothing unique about it.

Looks like a Hornady InterBond to me.

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Originally posted by Nordic2:
"Looks like any plastic tipped soft point."


Yes a empty spot in normas productline. Similar to Nosler ballistic tip or Hornady sst. 140gr are the lowest bullet weight allowed for biggame in Sweden.


Tipstrike .30 11g 9,05sek , Ballistic tip 168gr 790sek it looks like norma dont want to sell their bullets in Sweden.

Or the Sierra TGK. Tipped GameKing.

I agree it does look like any other plastic tipped bullet— however,on the off chance that there is actually some truth to factory propaganda, there are a couple of supposed differences I find interesting.
First, the tip is supposed to delay the rapid expansion just a little before the destruction begins— sort of like the Berger hunting bullet, which I’ve had great results with. Second, there is a pinch in sort of low in the bullets which aids in holding the bullet together for better penetration, much like the interlock. Sort of the best of BT,Berger hunting and interlock all in one bullet. Will be working some up and see how they shoot— then see how they actually work on game.

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Originally posted by Saeed:

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Originally posted by Jiri:
Saeed:

What about bullet style like Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator?

Jiri

Just like any other copper made bullet.

They are talking a load of rubbish.

Nothing unique about it.

Never seen any design like that previously.

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Anything hit by that might well be screwed

Not in a rifle bullet but looks vaguely familiar to ads I have seen in one mag or another on a new pistol bullet design.

I may well have been snookered by the Lehigh ads and YouTube videos, but I've loaded a bunch of these for my 9mms, 38 Spls and 45s for self defense loads.

The ballistic gel videos seemed persuasive to me, and I hope I never, ever, have to test my decision.

I hope there will be one in .585 caliber for my .585 Hubel Express soon ;-)

Jiri

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Not in a rifle bullet but looks vaguely familiar to ads I have seen in one mag or another on a new pistol bullet design.

Yes, I know it for years now and load it (from .32 to .500). But didn't see that design until I found that Lehigh Defense exists.

Jiri

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Originally posted by ANTELOPEDUNDEE:

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Originally posted by Nordic2:
"Looks like any plastic tipped soft point."


Yes a empty spot in normas productline. Similar to Nosler ballistic tip or Hornady sst. 140gr are the lowest bullet weight allowed for biggame in Sweden.


Tipstrike .30 11g 9,05sek , Ballistic tip 168gr 790sek it looks like norma dont want to sell their bullets in Sweden.

Or the Sierra TGK. Tipped GameKing.

These look interesting as a BT alternative.

https://www.midsouthshooterssu...ra-gamechangers.aspx

I am just glad i don't have a need for those type of projectiles.

The deer and other critters i hunt for are not bullet proof.


Yet

Strangest bullet design I have seen since the Woodleigh Hydrostatic solids.

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Originally posted by Jiri:

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Originally posted by Saeed:

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Originally posted by Jiri:
Saeed:

What about bullet style like Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator?

Jiri

Just like any other copper made bullet.

They are talking a load of rubbish.

Nothing unique about it.

Never seen any design like that previously.

The 250 gr, .452" Extreme Penatraters in my 450 Bushmaster didn't do very well in my AR platform...kept hanging up in the bolt recesses slots but that could also be I haven't gotten the COAL quite right yet. The were accurate...killed every pine cone and target I shot at. Punched through 18" of pine log and kept on going out into the woods...they DO penetrate like a FMJ and you have the choice of copper or brass construction.

Definitely kool looking. Be interesting to know just HOW they worked on game.

Good Hunting

The 250 gr, .452" Extreme Penatraters in my 450 Bushmaster didn't do very well in my AR platform...kept hanging up in the bolt recesses slots but that could also be I haven't gotten the COAL quite right yet. The were accurate...killed every pine cone and target I shot at. Punched through 18" of pine log and kept on going out into the woods...they DO penetrate like a FMJ and you have the choice of copper or brass construction.

As usual...anything new and different has to be bounced around, whizzed on, schat upon and diss'ed before it is accepted...just look at what the all the mono bullets went through(and STILL going through)..give it a chance/test...go out and kill something.

Definitely kool looking. Be interesting to know just HOW they worked on game.

Good Hunting

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Originally posted by NormanConquest:
Hi Bill,Welcome. I am not familiar with any 270 pill over 130 G but Nosler does make a killer (sorry) bullet. $45.00 per C does not sound too bad.Please keep us informed on performance.

was cleaning out loading room yesterday and found several strays that mike .277 exactly and weigh 170 gr. looks like an upside down U on tip, with a small hole on top. wierd looking. to me anyways. found several mixed boxes of bullets and primers from days of yore.

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Originally posted by ANTELOPEDUNDEE:

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Originally posted by Nordic2:
"Looks like any plastic tipped soft point."


Yes a empty spot in normas productline. Similar to Nosler ballistic tip or Hornady sst. 140gr are the lowest bullet weight allowed for biggame in Sweden.


Tipstrike .30 11g 9,05sek , Ballistic tip 168gr 790sek it looks like norma dont want to sell their bullets in Sweden.

Or the Sierra TGK. Tipped GameKing.

These look interesting as a BT alternative.

https://www.midsouthshooterssu...ra-gamechangers.aspx

I just got 2 boxes in yesterday from Bruno at $27.65 per box plus about $9 SFRB shipping. Looks like an even better deal now.

Bruno sale.

I used them on 2 antelope this year and they worked about as well as anything else I've ever used which were mostly Hornady 6.5mm 129 grain Interlocks in a 6.5-06 or 6.5-06AI. The first one was DOTG before I even recovered from the recoil. The exit hole in the rib cage was maybe an inch and no meat damage. Hit it just a bit higher than I'd like. The blood spot is the exit hole.

MOst any of todays bullets will kill deer size game without a problem, if not then one didn't stick the bullet where he intended..For deer and such the Hornady Interlock is as good as any and the Sierras of today are fine...Premium bullets are best used on elk, Moose and big bears, but Ive seen cup and core bullets work just fine on the big stuff..That big 250 gr. Sierra BTSP works on the smallest of antelope and as well on Eland and elk..Its a good bullet.