Inside a Bullet Factory - Norma Ammunition Factory Tour

Published on December 22, 2023
Duration: 30:16

This TGS Outdoors video provides an in-depth look inside the Norma Ammunition factory in Sweden, detailing the manufacturing processes for both traditional and bonded bullets, as well as brass case production. It highlights Norma's commitment to quality control through rigorous testing, including ballistic gel and accuracy tests, and showcases the capabilities of their large-caliber ammunition like the .505 Gibbs.

Quick Summary

Norma Ammunition produces 60 million projectiles, 120 million cases, and 75 million complete cartridges annually across 110 calibers. Their manufacturing involves drawing copper cups and sizing lead cores for traditional bullets, while bonded bullets like Bondstrike use a special process to fuse the core and jacket for superior performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro to Norma Ammunition Sweden
  2. 01:43Bullet Manufacturing Process Explained
  3. 05:40Bonded Bullet Production: Bondstrike
  4. 06:47Brass Case Manufacturing Steps
  5. 09:54Final Assembly & Cartridge Loading
  6. 13:25Ballistic Gel: Bonded vs. Non-Bonded
  7. 18:02Accuracy & Quality Control Testing
  8. 21:17Large Caliber Range Testing (.505 Gibbs)

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Norma bullets manufactured?

Norma uses traditional methods for lead-core bullets, drawing copper cups and sizing lead wire into cores. These are then joined and shaped through dies. For bonded bullets like Bondstrike, a chemical/thermal process fuses the core to the jacket for enhanced performance.

What is the production capacity of Norma Ammunition?

Norma Ammunition produces an impressive volume annually, manufacturing 60 million projectiles, 120 million cases, and 75 million complete cartridges across 110 different calibers from their facility in Sweden.

How does Norma ensure the accuracy of its ammunition?

Norma implements rigorous quality control, testing accuracy every 15,000 bullets produced. They use test barrels mounted in vices, aiming for sub-one-inch groups at 100 meters to guarantee precision.

What is the difference between bonded and non-bonded bullets like Norma Bondstrike?

Bonded bullets, such as Norma's Bondstrike, have their lead core chemically or thermally fused to the copper jacket. This ensures higher weight retention and more controlled expansion upon impact, ideal for large game, unlike some non-bonded bullets that may fragment more.

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