Luotirata

Metsästysasetus 16 a §

Which load is enough for which game?

Pick a game animal or a cartridge. Every factory load sold in Finland is checked against the 16 a § energy classes: impact energy at 100 m, bullet weight, expanding-bullet requirement and the lead-free alternatives — with the passing requirement path and the margin in joules.

Moose (Alces alces) — 16 a § 2 mom. 4 k.

  • bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J
  • bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J
  • lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J
  • expanding — 16 a § 3 mom.

The shooter must have passed the shooting test (metsästyslaki 21 §).

Loads checked for: Moose

7.62×51 NATO / .308 Winchester

  • Sellier & Bellot .308 Win FMJ 147 gr does not meet → open in calculator 9.53 g · 850 m/s non-expanding FMJ boat tail (M80-class ball) E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,861 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,443 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Sellier & Bellot .308 Win HPBT Match 168 gr does not meet → open in calculator 10.89 g · 801 m/s non-expanding Hollow point boat tail (open-tip match) E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,954 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,494 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Lapua .308 Win Scenar 167 gr does not meet → open in calculator 10.85 g · 820 m/s non-expanding Scenar OTM boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,072 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,648 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Federal Gold Medal Match 175 gr Sierra MatchKing does not meet → open in calculator 11.34 g · 792.5 m/s non-expanding Sierra MatchKing HPBT E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,048 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,561 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Lapua .308 Win Scenar 185 gr does not meet → open in calculator 11.99 g · 755 m/s non-expanding Scenar OTM boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,900 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,417 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Lapua .308 Win Subsonic FMJBT 200 gr does not meet → open in calculator 13 g · 325 m/s non-expanding FMJ boat tail (B416) E₁₀₀ ≈ 619 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 687 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Sellier & Bellot 7.62×51 FMJ Subsonic 200 gr does not meet → open in calculator 13 g · 314 m/s non-expanding FMJ E₁₀₀ ≈ 589 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 641 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Sako Gamehead SP 123 gr (129A) does not meet → open in calculator 8 g · 920 m/s expanding Spitzer soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,692 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,386 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Sako Super Hammerhead 150 gr (235A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.7 g · 855 m/s expanding Bonded soft point boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,953 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,545 J bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J · margin +253 J
  • Sako Super Hammerhead 180 gr (236A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 760 m/s expanding Bonded soft point boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,801 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,379 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +801 J
  • Sako Hammerhead RN 200 gr (227A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 13 g · 710 m/s expanding Bonded soft point, round nose E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,604 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,277 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +604 J
  • Sako Powerhead II Barnes TSX 168 gr (496A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 10.9 g · 780 m/s expanding lead-free Barnes TSX monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,810 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,316 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +910 J
  • Sako Racehead HPBT 168 gr (141A) does not meet → open in calculator 10.9 g · 810 m/s non-expanding HPBT match E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,030 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,576 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Lapua Mega SP 150 gr (4317498) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.7 g · 850 m/s expanding Mega bonded-lock soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,787 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,504 J bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J · margin +87 J
  • Lapua Mega SP 185 gr (4317189) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 12 g · 765 m/s expanding Mega bonded-lock soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,739 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,511 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +739 J
  • Lapua Naturalis 170 gr (N317105) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11 g · 800 m/s expanding lead-free Naturalis monolithic copper E₁₀₀ 2,827 J (manufacturer’s figure — no BC published) · E₀ 3,520 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +927 J
  • Norma Oryx 180 gr (20174732) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 796 m/s expanding Oryx bonded soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,977 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,707 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +977 J
  • Norma Tipstrike 170 gr (20174352) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11 g · 800 m/s expanding Tipstrike polymer-tip soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,971 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,520 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +971 J
  • RWS EVOLUTION 184 gr (11.9 g) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.9 g · 750 m/s expanding EVO bonded lead core, nickel jacket E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,692 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,347 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +692 J
  • GECO Softpoint 170 gr (11.0 g) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11 g · 790 m/s expanding Soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,657 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,433 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +657 J
  • Sellier & Bellot SPCE 180 gr (V332232) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 765 m/s expanding Semi-jacketed soft point, cutting edge E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,731 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,424 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +731 J
  • Federal Power-Shok JSP 150 gr (308A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.72 g · 860 m/s expanding Jacketed soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,826 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,594 J bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J · margin +126 J

5.56×45 NATO / .223 Remington

  • Sellier & Bellot 5.56×45 M193 55 gr does not meet → open in calculator 3.56 g · 1006 m/s non-expanding FMJ boat tail (M193 ball) E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,368 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,801 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Hornady Law Enforcement 5.56 NATO 55 gr FMJ does not meet → open in calculator 3.56 g · 987.6 m/s non-expanding FMJ E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,290 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,736 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Federal American Eagle .223 Rem 62 gr FMJ-BT does not meet → open in calculator 4.02 g · 920.5 m/s non-expanding FMJ boat tail (M855-class weight) E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,341 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,703 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Federal Gold Medal Match .223 Rem 69 gr Sierra MatchKing does not meet → open in calculator 4.47 g · 899.2 m/s non-expanding Sierra MatchKing HPBT E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,445 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,807 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Sellier & Bellot 5.56×45 HPBT 77 gr does not meet → open in calculator 4.99 g · 861 m/s non-expanding Hollow point boat tail (open-tip match) E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,522 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,850 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Federal Gold Medal Match .223 Rem 77 gr Sierra MatchKing does not meet → open in calculator 4.99 g · 829.1 m/s non-expanding Sierra MatchKing HPBT E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,399 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,715 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Sako Gamehead SP 50 gr (106G) does not meet → open in calculator 3.2 g · 970 m/s expanding Soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,005 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,505 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Sako Speedhead FMJ 50 gr (105G) does not meet → open in calculator 3.2 g · 1025 m/s non-expanding FMJ E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,130 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,681 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Sako Powerhead II Barnes TSX 55 gr (492G) does not meet → open in calculator 3.56 g · 985 m/s expanding lead-free Barnes TSX monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,325 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,727 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Sako Racehead HPBT 69 gr (113G) does not meet → open in calculator 4.5 g · 875 m/s non-expanding HPBT match E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,342 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,723 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Lapua Naturalis 50 gr (N315026) does not meet → open in calculator 3.2 g · 1015 m/s expanding lead-free Naturalis monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,144 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,648 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Lapua FMJ S569 55 gr (4315042) does not meet → open in calculator 3.6 g · 955 m/s non-expanding FMJ E₁₀₀ 1,234 J (manufacturer’s figure — no BC published) · E₀ 1,642 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Norma Oryx 55 gr (20157192) does not meet → open in calculator 3.6 g · 950 m/s expanding Oryx bonded soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,091 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,625 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified

6.5×55 SE

  • Sako Deerhead SP 156 gr (122H) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 10.1 g · 760 m/s expanding Soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,365 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,917 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +365 J
  • Sako Powerhead II Barnes TSX 120 gr (493H) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 7.8 g · 855 m/s expanding lead-free Barnes TSX monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,407 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,851 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +507 J
  • Sako Powerhead Blade 120 gr meets 16 a § → open in calculator 7.8 g · 855 m/s expanding lead-free Blade-tip monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,296 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,851 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +396 J
  • Sako Racehead HPBT 140 gr (119H) does not meet → open in calculator 9.1 g · 790 m/s non-expanding HPBT match E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,452 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,840 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Lapua Mega SP 156 gr (4316021) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 10.1 g · 780 m/s expanding Mega bonded-lock soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,497 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,072 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +497 J
  • Lapua Naturalis 140 gr (N316102) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.1 g · 800 m/s expanding lead-free Naturalis monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,967 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,912 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +67 J
  • Norma Oryx 156 gr (20165622) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 10.1 g · 760 m/s expanding Oryx bonded soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,323 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,917 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +323 J
  • Norma Vulkan 156 gr (20165562) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 10.1 g · 760 m/s expanding Vulkan soft point, folded hollow nose E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,332 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,917 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +332 J
  • RWS DK Doppelkern 140 gr (9.1 g) does not meet → open in calculator 9.1 g · 820 m/s expanding Expanding dual core E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,378 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,059 J bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J · 322 J short

.30-06 Springfield

  • Sako Gamehead SP 123 gr (129A) does not meet → open in calculator 8 g · 940 m/s expanding Spitzer soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,815 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,534 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Sako Super Hammerhead 150 gr (235A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.7 g · 900 m/s expanding Bonded soft point boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,283 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,928 J bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J · margin +583 J
  • Sako Hammerhead 180 gr (256A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 820 m/s expanding Bonded soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,229 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,934 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,229 J
  • Sako Powerhead II Barnes TSX 180 gr (497A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 830 m/s expanding lead-free Barnes TSX monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,446 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,030 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +1,546 J
  • Lapua Mega SP 200 gr (4317567, E401) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 13 g · 775 m/s expanding Mega bonded-lock soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,107 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,904 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,107 J
  • Lapua Naturalis 170 gr (N317106) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11 g · 830 m/s expanding lead-free Naturalis monolithic copper E₁₀₀ 3,060 J (manufacturer’s figure — no BC published) · E₀ 3,789 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +1,160 J
  • Norma Oryx 180 gr (20174742) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 823 m/s expanding Oryx bonded soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,193 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,962 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,193 J
  • Norma Bondstrike 180 gr (20176422) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 840 m/s expanding Bondstrike tipped bonded boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,653 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,128 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,653 J
  • RWS ID Classic 150 gr (9.7 g) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.7 g · 915 m/s expanding Expanding dual core E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,185 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,061 J bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J · margin +485 J
  • GECO Softpoint 170 gr (11.0 g) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11 g · 840 m/s expanding Soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,024 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,881 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,024 J
  • Sellier & Bellot SPCE 180 gr (V331772) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 805 m/s expanding Semi-jacketed soft point, cutting edge E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,040 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,791 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,040 J
  • Winchester Super-X Power-Point 180 gr meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.66 g · 823 m/s expanding Pointed soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,232 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,949 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,232 J

9.3×62

  • Sako Hammerhead RN 286 gr (266D) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 18.5 g · 710 m/s expanding Bonded soft point, round nose E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,594 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,663 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,594 J
  • Sako Arrowhead 250 gr (460D) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 16.2 g · 745 m/s expanding Bonded soft point boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,828 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,496 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,828 J
  • Sako Powerhead Barnes X/TSX 250 gr (477D) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 16.2 g · 730 m/s expanding lead-free Barnes X/TSX monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,452 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,316 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +1,552 J
  • Lapua Mega SP 285 gr (4319010, E433) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 18.5 g · 690 m/s expanding Mega bonded-lock soft point E₁₀₀ 3,461 J (manufacturer’s figure — no BC published) · E₀ 4,404 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,461 J
  • Lapua Naturalis 250 gr (N319204, N560) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 16.2 g · 740 m/s expanding lead-free Naturalis monolithic copper E₁₀₀ 3,683 J (manufacturer’s figure — no BC published) · E₀ 4,436 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +1,783 J
  • Norma Oryx 232 gr (20193072) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 15 g · 800 m/s expanding Oryx bonded soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,584 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,800 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,584 J
  • Norma Vulkan 232 gr (20193172) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 15 g · 800 m/s expanding Vulkan soft point, folded hollow nose E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,627 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,800 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,627 J

6.5 Creedmoor

  • Sako Gamehead SP 140 gr meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.1 g · 835 m/s expanding Spitzer soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,702 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,172 J bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J · margin +2 J
  • Sako Powerhead Blade 120 gr meets 16 a § → open in calculator 7.8 g · 875 m/s expanding lead-free Blade-tip monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,410 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,986 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +510 J
  • Lapua Mega SP 156 gr (4316064) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 10.1 g · 780 m/s expanding Mega bonded-lock soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,497 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,072 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +497 J
  • Lapua Naturalis 140 gr (N316401) does not meet → open in calculator 9.1 g · 780 m/s expanding lead-free Naturalis monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,861 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,768 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · 39 J short
  • Norma Oryx 156 gr (20166442) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 10.1 g · 780 m/s expanding Oryx bonded soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,453 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,072 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +453 J
  • Hornady Precision Hunter ELD-X 143 gr meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.27 g · 823 m/s expanding ELD-X polymer-tip boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 2,781 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 3,139 J bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J · margin +81 J

.300 Winchester Magnum

  • Sako Super Hammerhead 180 gr (236A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 880 m/s expanding Bonded soft point boat tail E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,799 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,530 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,799 J
  • Sako Hammerhead RN 220 gr (228A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 14.3 g · 805 m/s expanding Bonded soft point, round nose E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,837 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,633 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,837 J
  • Sako Powerhead II Barnes TSX 180 gr (497A) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 880 m/s expanding lead-free Barnes TSX monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,888 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,530 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +1,988 J
  • Lapua Mega SP 185 gr (4317312) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 12 g · 830 m/s expanding Mega bonded-lock soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,253 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,133 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,253 J
  • Lapua Naturalis 170 gr (N317204) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11 g · 902 m/s expanding lead-free Naturalis monolithic copper E₁₀₀ 3,653 J (manufacturer’s figure — no BC published) · E₀ 4,475 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +1,753 J
  • Norma Oryx 180 gr (20174762) meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11.7 g · 890 m/s expanding Oryx bonded soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,759 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,634 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,759 J

.222 Remington

  • Sako Gamehead SP 50 gr (106G) does not meet → open in calculator 3.2 g · 970 m/s expanding Soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,005 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,505 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Sako Speedhead FMJ 50 gr (105G) does not meet → open in calculator 3.2 g · 970 m/s non-expanding FMJ E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,005 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,505 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Sako Powerhead II Barnes TSX 50 gr (490G) does not meet → open in calculator 3.2 g · 950 m/s expanding lead-free Barnes TSX monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,049 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 1,444 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Lapua Naturalis 50 gr (N315025) does not meet → open in calculator 3.2 g · 965 m/s expanding lead-free Naturalis monolithic copper E₁₀₀ 1,029 J (manufacturer’s figure — no BC published) · E₀ 1,490 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Lapua SP 55 gr (4315030) does not meet → open in calculator 3.6 g · 880 m/s expanding Soft point E₁₀₀ 915 J (manufacturer’s figure — no BC published) · E₀ 1,394 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified

7mm Remington Magnum

  • Sako Hammerhead 170 gr meets 16 a § → open in calculator 11 g · 860 m/s expanding Bonded soft point, round nose E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,323 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,068 J bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J · margin +1,323 J
  • Sako Powerhead Blade 140 gr meets 16 a § → open in calculator 9.1 g · 940 m/s expanding lead-free Blade-tip monolithic copper E₁₀₀ ≈ 3,289 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 4,020 J lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J · margin +1,389 J

.22-250 Remington

  • Sako Gamehead SP 55 gr (110G) does not meet → open in calculator 3.56 g · 1100 m/s expanding Soft point E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,532 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,154 J No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified
  • Sako Speedhead FMJ 50 gr (105G) does not meet → open in calculator 3.2 g · 1150 m/s non-expanding FMJ E₁₀₀ ≈ 1,437 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 2,116 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.

.22 Long Rifle

  • Lapua Center-X 40 gr does not meet → open in calculator 2.59 g · 327 m/s non-expanding Lead round nose (match) E₁₀₀ ≈ 106 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 138 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • SK Standard Plus 40 gr does not meet → open in calculator 2.59 g · 327 m/s non-expanding Lead round nose E₁₀₀ ≈ 106 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 138 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • CCI Standard Velocity 40 gr does not meet → open in calculator 2.59 g · 326 m/s non-expanding Lead round nose E₁₀₀ ≈ 100 J (computed from the manufacturer’s BC) · E₀ 138 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.
  • Norma Tac-22 40 gr does not meet → open in calculator 2.59 g · 331 m/s non-expanding Lead round nose No BC and no published E₁₀₀ — 100 m energy cannot be verified · E₀ 142 J Expanding bullet required (16 a § 3 mom.) — this load is not an expanding hunting bullet.

Legal basis

The 16 a § classes, compactly

The metsästysasetus (666/1993) 16 a § grades rifle cartridges by impact energy measured 100 m from the muzzle (E₁₀₀) and bullet weight. Amendment 64/2020 added lighter lead-free alternatives to each of the three upper classes. For the large cervids, wild boar and bear an expanding bullet is mandatory; class 0 and the 300 J alternative of class 1 are measured at the muzzle instead.

Class Species Requirement (any one path) Expanding
0 · 16 a § 1 mom. Small game, baseline (E₀ ≥ 100 J at the muzzle) any bullet weight, muzzle energy ≥ 100 J no
1 · 16 a § 2 mom. 1 k. Fox, badger, otter, hares, capercaillie, black grouse, geese bullet ≥ 2.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 200 J
any bullet weight, muzzle energy ≥ 300 J 		no
2 · 16 a § 2 mom. 2 k. Roe deer, seals, wolf, lynx, wolverine, beavers, mouflon bullet ≥ 3.2 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 800 J
lead-free bullet ≥ 2.9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 800 J 		no
3 · 16 a § 2 mom. 3 k. White-tailed deer, red deer, forest reindeer, fallow deer, sika deer bullet ≥ 6 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J
bullet ≥ 8 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1700 J
lead-free bullet ≥ 5.1 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1700 J 		yes
4 · 16 a § 2 mom. 4 k. Moose, wild boar, bear bullet ≥ 9 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2700 J
bullet ≥ 10 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 2000 J
lead-free bullet ≥ 7.5 g, E₁₀₀ ≥ 1900 J 		yes

This page is a study aid, not legal advice. The binding thresholds are in the metsästysasetus and are amended over time — verify the current text in Finlex before the hunt. For roe deer, the other cervids, wild boar and bear the shooter must also have passed the metsästyslaki 21 § shooting test (ampumakoe). E₁₀₀ figures are computed from the manufacturer’s published test-barrel data; your own rifle will differ. Loads without a published BC use the manufacturer’s claimed E₁₀₀ and are flagged.

Sources

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