Description
Norma 200 is a fast-burning rifle powder with a burn rate that makes it an excellent choice for small to medium rifle cartridges, often lending itself well to calibers such as the .222 Remington and .223 Remington. Its quick burn characteristics support efficient ignition and rapid pressure curve development, making it suitable for enhancing performance in short-barreled rifles. The granular structure of Norma 200 facilitates consistent metering, ensuring precise charge weights and repeatable loading performance—key factors for achieving desired ballistic consistency. Handloaders will appreciate its temperature stability, as it maintains consistent performance across a range of ambient temperatures, minimizing the impact of environmental variables on muzzle velocity and pressure. Being a product of Norma, this powder benefits from a solid reputation within the handloading community for quality control and top-tier performance. When developing loads with Norma 200, careful attention should be paid to incremental testing due to its fast burn rate, ensuring the best balance of speed and safety. This powder's attributes benefit those looking for reliable results in competitive shooting or hunting scenarios.
Specifications
Burn Rate
5.6 (Medium)
Bulk Density
0.900 g/cm³
Density
1.580 g/cm³
Temperature Sensitivity
Low
Suitable Substitutes
Powders with a similar burn rate that may be suitable alternatives (also see burn rate chart):
Standard Loads — Norma 200
Verified load data combinations using Norma 200.
.17 Rem.
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr
.17 Rem.
Hornady .172 | 25gr | Hornady V-MAX 25gr
.17 Rem.
Impala Bullets .172 | 20gr | Impala LWHV LS 20gr
.17 Rem.
Impala Bullets .172 | 22gr | Impala LW CFN 22gr
.17 Rem.
Lehigh Defense .172 | 18gr | Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos 18gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon 20gr
.17 Rem.
Nosler .172 | 20gr | Nosler Varmageddon BTip 20gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 21gr | Peregrine VLR-4 21gr
.17 Rem.
Peregrine .172 | 22gr | Peregrine VLR-5 22gr
.17 Rem.
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SOLR-SR,- smax:6.90 19gr
.17 Rem.
Styria Arms | AERO .172 | 19gr | AERO SB-SR,- smax:7.00 19gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Berger .172 | 25gr | Berger Varmint 25gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 15.5gr | Hornady NTX 15.5gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 17gr | Hornady V-MAX 17gr
.17 Rem. Fireball
Hornady .172 | 20gr | Hornady V-MAX 20gr
Subsonic Loads — Norma 200
Verified subsonic load data combinations using Norma 200.
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Berger .308 | 230gr | Berger Hybrid Target 230gr
.30-06 Spring.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.30-06 Spring.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
.30-06 Spring.
Lapua .308 | 200gr | Lapua Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 200gr | MAKER 200 Grain .308 Expanding Subsonic Blackout Bullets 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
MAKER .308 | 220gr | MAKER 300 blackout 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Peregrine .308 | 155gr | Peregrine Subsonic 155gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 154gr | Reichenberg HDB Subsonic 154gr
.30-06 Spring.
Reichenberg .308 | 200gr | Reichenberg Subsonic 200gr
.30-06 Spring.
Sierra .308 | 220gr | Sierra MatchKing 220gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 95gr | AERO SUB-I,- smax:11.30 95gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 115gr | AERO SUB,- smax:11.40 115gr
.30-06 Spring.
Styria Arms | AERO .308 | 190gr | AERO SUB,- smax:23.90 190gr
.308 Win.
Discreet Ballistics .308 | 188gr | Discreet Ballistics Selous Machined Expander 188gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 175gr | Hornady Sub-X 175gr
.308 Win.
Hornady .308 | 190gr | Hornady Sub-X 190gr
Community Loads — Norma 200
Sample load data calculated with Norma 200.
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| Cartridge | Bullet | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Case Volume (GoW) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .224 | 50gr | Hornady V-MAX | 24.0 | 21.4 | 2.10 | 27.9 | 48,730 (91%) | 3199 | |
| .224 | 52gr | Hornady ELD Match | 21.7 | 20.0 | 2.13 | 27.9 | 48,273 (90%) | 3031 | |
| .224 | 52gr | Hornady ELD Match | 21.7 | 20.0 | 2.13 | 27.9 | 38,161 (71%) | 2897 | |
| .224 | 51gr | Peregrine VLR-4 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.0 | 52,040 (95%) | 3222 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.23 | 30.0 | 54,563 (99%) | 3202 | |
| .224 | 51gr | Peregrine VLR-4 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.0 | 50,633 (92%) | 3199 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.23 | 30.0 | 51,634 (94%) | 3159 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Norma ORYX | 23.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.0 | 50,560 (92%) | 3140 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Norma ORYX | 23.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.0 | 44,556 (81%) | 3035 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.0 | 52,489 (95%) | 3022 | |
| .224 | 55gr | Barnes TTSX BT | 20.1 | ••.• | 2.26 | 30.0 | 44,846 (82%) | 2887 | |
| .308 | 125gr | Speer HP TNT | 22.8 | ••.• | 2.29 | 40.2 | 52,504 (89%) | 2802 | |
| .308 | 120gr | GM Geschoss-Manufaktur Splinter TIP | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 59,044 (98%) | 3009 | |
| .308 | 120gr | GM Geschoss-Manufaktur Splinter TIP | 16.5 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 58,363 (97%) | 2904 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Norma ECO Strike | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.80 | 56.0 | 58,453 (97%) | 2641 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Norma ECO Strike | 20.9 | ••.• | 2.76 | 56.0 | 52,891 (88%) | 2631 | |
| .308 | 150gr | Norma ECO Strike | 20.9 | ••.• | 2.78 | 56.0 | 50,333 (84%) | 2598 | |
| .452 | 300gr | Hornady XTP | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.26 | 60.0 | 30,937 (79%) | 2021 |
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