The Norma Whitetail 6.5 PRC 140-grain Pointed Soft Point (PSP) Brass 20-round box is high-performance centerfire rifle ammunition engineered specifically for deer hunting, antelope, and medium game harvesting. High-velocity short-magnum hunting cartridges often present a trade-off between rapid energy transfer and controlled terminal penetration. Norma resolves this performance balance through its Whitetail series, combining a traditional 140-grain pointed soft-point projectile with the efficient case capacity of the 6.5 PRC to deliver dependable expansion, flat trajectories, and deep tissue penetration on game animals.
The core technical advantage relies on Norma's 140-grain Pointed Soft Point (PSP) bullet geometry. Built with a flat-base construction and a pointed lead tip exposed at the nose, the projectile pairs an aerodynamic profile for trajectory stability with immediate, mechanical terminal upset. Upon impact with game tissue, the exposed lead core initiates immediate mushrooming, transferring massive kinetic energy to create wide wound channels. The heavy jacket design supports mass retention behind the expanded frontal area, driving the bullet through muscle and bone into vital zones.
Propelling its 140-grain PSP bullet at a factory-rated 2,887 FPS muzzle velocity from a 24-inch test barrel (generating 2,591 ft-lbs of muzzle energy with a 0.373 G1 BC), this Norma Whitetail loading takes full advantage of the 6.5 PRC's short-magnum powder column to ensure flat-shooting performance and minimal downrange holdover. Assembled in Norma’s high-grade reloadable virgin brass cases paired with clean-burning propellants and non-corrosive Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees uniform chamber sealing, smooth bolt-action feeding, and reliable extraction across all hunting conditions.
Key Benefits
- Pointed Soft Point (PSP) Profile: Exposed lead tip triggers rapid, reliable expansion and massive energy transfer on impact.
- Controlled Penetration: Heavy jacket and flat-base design preserve core weight to drive through thick tissue and bone.
- Efficient 6.5 PRC Ballistics: 2,887 FPS muzzle velocity delivers flat downrange trajectories for decisive medium game stops.
- Premium Norma Brass: Precision-drawn reloadable brass cases and non-corrosive Boxer primers ensure smooth chambering and cycling.
Technical Specification
- Caliber: 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge (6.5 PRC)
- Ballistics: 2,887 FPS Muzzle Velocity | 2,591 Ft-Lbs Muzzle Energy | G1 BC: 0.373 (24" Test Barrel)
- Projectile: 140 Grain | Pointed Soft Point (PSP) | Flat Base | Exposed Soft Lead Tip
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Reloadable Virgin Brass | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 20 Rounds Per Box | Norma Whitetail Ammunition Series
- Dimensions: Short Magnum Footprint | 30-Degree Shoulder Geometry | SKU: 20166592
- Application: Deer Hunting, Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Medium Game Hunting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Norma Precision Quality Control Standards
Ensure your barrel explicitly specifies 6.5 PRC before chambering. Lock in match-grade performance on your next harvest with Norma Whitetail 6.5 PRC from SMKW, your premier destination for hunting equipment.
