Norma · Hunting

Norma WHITETAIL 280 Rem 9,7g

0.341BC (G1)

150.0gr9.72 g

850m/s2789 fps

3511J2590 ft·lb

Manufacturer	Norma
Calibre	7.21 mm (.284")
Bullet weight	150.0 gr · 9.72 g
Ballistic coefficient G1	0.341
Ballistic coefficient G7	not published
Drag model used	G1
Muzzle velocity	850.0 m/s · 2789 fps
Muzzle energy	3511 J · 2590 ft·lb
Sectional density	0.266
Form factor	i1 0.780
Category	Hunting
Source	Norma website 2026-07-02 (verified)

Reading these numbers

Only a G1 ballistic coefficient is published for this load, so BallisticApp solves it against the G1 drag table. G1 BC drifts with velocity — the figure below is valid near the muzzle and drops off as the bullet slows.

Muzzle energy of 3511 J (2590 ft·lb) is computed from the bullet weight and muzzle velocity above, not quoted from the catalogue. Sectional density 0.266 describes weight per unit of frontal area; divided by the ballistic coefficient it gives the form factor, which is how much drag the shape adds over the standard projectile.

Among the 177 loads of this bore diameter in the database, this one's G1 BC of 0.341 is higher than 73 of them.

Similar 7.21 mm (.284") loads

Power-Shok Rifle, 7mm-08 Rem, 150 Grain, Jacketed Soft Point, 2650 fps150 gr · BC 0.408 · 808 m/s 7mm‑08 Rem 150 gr ELD‑X® Precision Hunter®150 gr · BC 0.289 · 844 m/s SAKO Rapid Expansion Series 7 mm 08 Rem. 9.7 g / 150 gr150 gr · BC 0.545 · 845 m/s Fusion Rifle, 7mm Rem Mag, 150 Grain, Fusion Soft Point, 3050 fps150 gr · BC 0.509 · 930 m/s Power-Shok Rifle, 7mm Rem Mag, 150 Grain, Jacketed Soft Point, 3110 fps150 gr · BC 0.408 · 948 m/s Swift Scirocco II, 7mm Rem Mag, 150 Grain, Swift Scirocco, 3050 fps150 gr · BC 0.515 · 930 m/s

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