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Norma Oryx - Updated

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23 January 2009, 02:43
Abob
Norma Oryx - Updated
Looking for opinions on Norma's Oryx 300 grn bullet

Reason I asked about these bullets, Graf is selling a box of 50 for $35, that’s half the price at Midway and within $10 of most cup & core bullets

Graf & Sons
Price: $34.99
Availability: In stock
Item Number: N69507


Jim

fur, feathers, & meat in the freezersalute
"Pass it on to your kids"
23 January 2009, 11:22
Ganyana
I have shot one buffalo with a 286grn Oryx from my 9,3x62. Worked ok, but penetration was a little marginal for poor angle shots. Fine for a client, but not for a PH taking a back up shot.

I love them for lion, just about perfect balance between expansion and penetration.

Have also used them fairly extensively for shooting Eland and Zebra for lion bait. Work well.

They were designed for moose, so should be fine for all north american game except perhaps polar bear
23 January 2009, 13:29
Husqvarna M98
the new 325 grains .366 bullet has gotten great rewievs from the african plains,

apparently that bullet is a bit harder than the other oryx.

Best regards Chris
24 January 2009, 06:38
Abob
Updated orignal post


Jim

fur, feathers, & meat in the freezersalute
"Pass it on to your kids"
26 January 2009, 03:51
Greg R
I have shot a variety of animals with the oryx. It's a good bullet, but I think it expands too much and penetrates too little for dangerous game. I'd stick with A-Frames, Bear Claws, or TSXs if I were you.


Greg Rodriguez
Global Adventure Outfitters, Inc.
www.GAOHunts.com
(281) 494-4151
26 January 2009, 08:13
Abob
I'll be using them primarily for moose so they should be the ticket


Jim

fur, feathers, & meat in the freezersalute
"Pass it on to your kids"