7mm Wby. Mag. Norma 170gr Oryx SP

Norma Oryx 170gr — A Bonded Hunting Bullet Built for the 7mm Weatherby Magnum

The Norma Oryx 7mm Weatherby Magnum 170-Grain Soft Point is one of the most capable bonded hunting loads you can run in a 7mm Wby. Mag. — a cartridge that already delivers exceptional downrange performance, now paired with a bullet engineered for massive expansion, high weight retention, and reliable terminal performance on big game at any practical hunting distance.

The 7mm Weatherby Magnum is a flat-shooting, hard-hitting cartridge well-suited to the open country and long-range shots common in Colorado elk and mule deer hunting. The Norma Oryx 170-grain load gives that cartridge a bonded bullet worthy of its ballistic capability — one that will hold together through heavy muscle and bone and deliver energy deep into the vitals where it counts.

Oryx — Norma’s Most Popular Hunting Bullet

The Norma Oryx has become the most popular bullet in Norma’s hunting lineup for good reason. Its bonded construction — where the lead core is chemically bonded to the copper jacket — prevents jacket separation on impact, ensuring the bullet stays together and retains the weight needed for deep penetration. The result is massive, controlled mushrooming and high residual weight across a wide range of impact velocities.

• Caliber: 7mm Weatherby Magnum
• Bullet weight: 170 grain
• Bullet type: Oryx bonded soft point
• Construction: Bonded lead core / copper jacket
• Terminal performance: Massive expansion, high weight retention
• Zero at 200 yards: -7.6" at 300 yards
• Suitable for deer, elk, and large game
• Available in most calibers from .222 Rem to .375 H&H

Flat Trajectory for Colorado’s Open Country

Zeroed at 200 yards, the Norma Oryx 170gr drops just 7.6" at 300 yards — a manageable trajectory for the long shots that come up in Colorado’s high country and open basins. Whether you’re hunting elk in the Flat Tops, mule deer on the Western Slope, or pronghorn on the eastern plains, the 7mm Wby. Mag. with Oryx gives you the reach and terminal authority to make ethical shots at distance.

The Oryx’s versatility across impact velocities also makes it an excellent choice for shots at varying ranges — it performs reliably whether the animal is at 75 yards in the timber or 300 yards across a canyon.

In-store only. In stock at Glenwood Springs Outdoors, 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO. Our staff are active hunters and can help you select the right load for your 7mm Wby. Mag. and hunting application.