Norma XTREME LR-22 Ammo

[whatsupdoc]

Seems Norma is trying to get into the Rimfire long range game.

NORMA XTREME LR 22

The NORMA XTREME LR 22 is perfect for long range shooting with it's patented bullet design and a world's first rocket tail.

www.norma-ammunition.com

NORMA​

Norma’s “rocket tail” bullet is a unique new .22 LR development, with claims of consistent hits on a 12-inch plate at 600 yards.

Norma’s XTREME LR-22—with a patented 43-grain bullet specifically designed for 300 yards and beyond—is an exciting new development in match .22 LR ammo. During Norma tests conducted with a Vudoo match rifle, these bullets consistently struck a 12-inch plate at 600 yards. The bullet features an unusual configuration of a hollow base bullet with a cone inside, the point of the cone pointing backward and flush with the bullet’s base. Norma said this “rocket tail” bullet configuration results in less negative pressure at the tail, minimizing drag and deceleration. Norma also claims flatter and more stable bullet trajectory, even though starting velocity is slightly supersonic at about 1,165 f.p.s. and the bullet must withstand that downrange transonic “wall” that causes bullets to depart stable flight. The 43-grain bullet’s increased mass also reduces sensitivity to crosswind. MSRP is $9.69 per 50-round box. norma-ammunition.com

 

[King_beardsly]

I got excited and thought it was finally available for me to play with. Maybe when the RWS R Plus Long Range drops this will be right on it’s heels since it’s the same just packaged for Norma with possibly a different grade assigned to it.

 

[Dewey7271]

Be interesting to know exactly what the new tail and bullet shape actually did as far as b.c.

 

[Cowpokey]

Be interesting to know exactly what the new tail and bullet shape actually did as far as b.c.

I don't think the tail is going to do squat. It's not like a boat tail projectile, because it still has the skirt around it.

 

[Golfnut721]

Anyone see this in the wild yet. Would be fun to try.

 

[Cowpokey]

Anyone see this in the wild yet. Would be fun to try.

Nope, I keep looking around the intardwebs to see who has what available, have yet to come across anyone listing it in their inventory, even as "sold out" or "out of stock".

 

[Fig]

I bought a brick of their subs, and they shot pretty good out of my Summit. I didn’t chrono them or measure groups, but it seemed much better than normal plink. They were around 1” at 50yds with virtually no flyers.
I‘m sure they can’t be better than the SK long range, but at that price if it shoots like the subs it’s a win.

 

[jet_lagged]

I did not know ELR .22 was a thing.....

"will hit targets at 1000yds with minimal wind drift and drop"

What constitutes "minimal"?

 

[Starfire1929]

I got excited and thought it was finally available for me to play with. Maybe when the RWS R Plus Long Range drops this will be right on it’s heels since it’s the same just packaged for Norma with possibly a different grade assigned to it.

I just got notice that the Norma XTreme LR - 22 is available at Bullet Central. I ordered 5 boxes @ $13 ea. Note that RWS manufactures all of Norma's rimfire product offerings.

 

[mosin46]

midwest gun $9.99/box. will try 2 bricks and see. if it's hot stuff for 300,100 should look good?

 

[Sblzrd65]

Now that it's released for $25/box, I'd be interested to see if it's really worth dropping the $8 or so more over say Center X.

 

[Starfire1929]

Now that it's released for $25/box, I'd be interested to see if it's really worth dropping the $8 or so more over say Center X.

I think that the design is strictly long range and not the 50+ or 100+ yards. Rather 400+ yards. I think that the ballistics will be different. So people pay 50¢ a round for .223 to shoot the same distance, so I don't really think that this ammo is outrageously priced (IMHO). I did get 5 boxes a week ago, now I'm waiting on decent weather to try it out at 300 yards and see using a CZ 455 varmint and a 1451 Annie. I for one am excited to see a firm try to do something with the venerable .22lr.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Long range they say, fine. Why not publish the BC of this ammo?

 

[Starfire1929]

Seems Norma is trying to get into the Rimfire long range game.

NORMA XTREME LR 22

The NORMA XTREME LR 22 is perfect for long range shooting with it's patented bullet design and a world's first rocket tail.

www.norma-ammunition.com

NORMA​

Norma’s “rocket tail” bullet is a unique new .22 LR development, with claims of consistent hits on a 12-inch plate at 600 yards.

Norma’s XTREME LR-22—with a patented 43-grain bullet specifically designed for 300 yards and beyond—is an exciting new development in match .22 LR ammo. During Norma tests conducted with a Vudoo match rifle, these bullets consistently struck a 12-inch plate at 600 yards. The bullet features an unusual configuration of a hollow base bullet with a cone inside, the point of the cone pointing backward and flush with the bullet’s base. Norma said this “rocket tail” bullet configuration results in less negative pressure at the tail, minimizing drag and deceleration. Norma also claims flatter and more stable bullet trajectory, even though starting velocity is slightly supersonic at about 1,165 f.p.s. and the bullet must withstand that downrange transonic “wall” that causes bullets to depart stable flight. The 43-grain bullet’s increased mass also reduces sensitivity to crosswind. MSRP is $9.69 per 50-round box. norma-ammunition.com

So what is the Ballistic Coefficient of this product? And what happened to the M.S.R.P. OF $10.00 PER BOX ??

 

[Sblzrd65]

I think that the design is strictly long range and not the 50+ or 100+ yards. Rather 400+ yards. I think that the ballistics will be different. So people pay 50¢ a round for .223 to shoot the same distance, so I don't really think that this ammo is outrageously priced (IMHO). I did get 5 boxes a week ago, now I'm waiting on decent weather to try it out at 300 yards and see using a CZ 455 varmint and a 1451 Annie. I for one am excited to see a firm try to do something with the venerable .22lr.

Do share how it goes. Ranges near me max out at 300 so I'm a little land locked.

 

[Starfire1929]

Do share how it goes. Ranges near me max out at 300 so I'm a little land locked.

I'm in the western mountains of N.C. Weather just won't cooperate.

 

[honzo]

So what is the Ballistic Coefficient of this product? And what happened to the M.S.R.P. OF $10.00 PER BOX ??

If its similar to RWS Long range the BC is 0.137 https://rws-ammunition.com/en/products/rimfire-cartridges/rws-r-plus-long-range
As for price...wish it was lower but if it doesn't perform I imagine price will go down when its on clearance
Actually the new Norma ammo now says 1312fps which is quite a bit more than it showed before and the RWS Long range

 

[Milo 2.5]

I think that the design is strictly long range and not the 50+ or 100+ yards. Rather 400+ yards. I think that the ballistics will be different. So people pay 50¢ a round for .223 to shoot the same distance, so I don't really think that this ammo is outrageously priced (IMHO). I did get 5 boxes a week ago, now I'm waiting on decent weather to try it out at 300 yards and see using a CZ 455 varmint and a 1451 Annie. I for one am excited to see a firm try to do something with the venerable .22lr.

People do some awesome shooting at 300 with Center X priced ammo. I wouldn't pay 25 per box to shoot 300 yards, just me.
I tested some of this ammo at 400 yards, going off ballistic app, I estimated the BC on a 45 deg day to be close to .135, with a 1150 MV.

Musing here, it seems scary to think if Norma wants 25 per box, what is the RWS equivalent going to come in at.

 

[jugi16]

25 USD/ 34 CAD a box......no thanks.

 

[DFOOSKING]

Was reading this...then this pops up on my feed first thing.

 

[HPIguy]

Rocket tail huh?

How much you wanna make a bet I can shoot a rocket tail over them mountains?

 

[Starfire1929]

People do some awesome shooting at 300 with Center X priced ammo. I wouldn't pay 25 per box to shoot 300 yards, just me.
I tested some of this ammo at 400 yards, going off ballistic app, I estimated the BC on a 45 deg day to be close to .135, with a 1150 MV.

Musing here, it seems scary to think if Norma wants 25 per box, what is the RWS equivalent going to come in at.

Original MSRP was advertised at $10/box. But Norma/RWS delayed open sales for about 2 years. So I think that the demand and pricing has been based on WOW factor. They'd best be careful. There is a company in the Great NW that is manufacturing machined monolithic copper .22lr in a spitzer shaped bullets for less that this pricing. Awesome ballistics but::::: your barrel needs a 1:10 or faster twist rate.

 

[Im2bent]

In stock at Midwest for 19.99 a box

Norma XLR 22LR 43gr. Ammunition, 50 Round Box

Check out the deal on Norma XLR 22LR 43gr. Ammunition, 50 Round Box at MGW

www.midwestgunworks.com

 

[J_D]

I just bought 20 boxes today......when its not below zero in TX, and I have time I'll test these out properly.

 

[PhantomWorks]

I just bought 20 boxes today......when its not below zero in TX, and I have time I'll test these out properly.

Been awhile...
So what was the conclusion? Clover leaves at 500 yards?

 

[J_D]

I have actually not shot these yet.

 

[justin amateur]

Results are dependent on y'er luck with the RWS assembly line.
At 200 yards with a modified CZ 455 Lilja and Sinclair bipod
I obtained similar spread as I did with RWS R100.
ES ranged from 29 fps to 50 fps from each 50 shot session.

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/posts/13381456/

 

[grauhanen]

justin's observations are what can be expected. It's not unusual for any .22LR match ammo from the same lot to have box-to-box variation in ES and SD, sometimes quite considerable. In other words, match ammo from the same may not be consistent from one box to the next.