Norma's belted .30-caliber magnum, introduced shortly before .300 Winchester Magnum. Offered ballistics midway between .300 H&H and .300 Weatherby — excellent performance overshadowed by the commercially dominant Winchester offering.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1960, Sweden
Parent case: .300 H&H Magnum
Standardization: CIP
Bullet diameter: 0.308" (7.82 mm)
Case length: 2.56" (65.02 mm)
Overall length: 3.346" (85 mm)
Max pressure: 57,400 PSI
Rim type: Belted
Primer: Large Rifle Magnum
Typical twist rate: 1:10
Muzzle velocity: 2930–3150 fps
Muzzle energy: 3434–4413 ft-lbs
Effective range: 500 yd
Common bullet weights: 180, 200 gr
Primary use: Hunting, Long Range
Production status: Active
Also known as: 7.62 Norma Magnum
History: Introduced in 1960, the .308 Norma Magnum briefly enjoyed popularity before .300 Winchester Magnum arrived in 1963 and dominated the market. The Swedish military adopted it in limited quantities for sniping. Today it remains available from Norma but is a niche choice, popular with European hunters and handloaders seeking a well-balanced .30 magnum.
Notable firearms: Schultz & Larsen Model 65 DL, Browning FN Mauser actions
Military use: Sweden (sniper, limited)
Similar cartridges: .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 H&H Magnum, .300 Weatherby Magnum