183 smk vs 180 berger. It was freezing and altitude is high.

183 smk vs 180 berger Hodgdon Varget. 284 because I wanted to eventually try F-class and my 7 mag was to much recoil for extended periods of shooting. 0 H1000 & 175 ELD-X Another buddy's 7RM w. It was freezing and altitude is high. Berger 184 F-Open loads. My current barrel does 180gr VLD at 2765fps so thinking about the SMK for new barrel due to availability of Berger in Australia. C. What's new. So I was figuring you meant 175 SMK - 180 Berger 7mm? I have never tried Bergers. 7mm bullets, 180 hybrid, 183 Sierra 195 Berger. Greg Langelius * Resident Elder Fart. Like there is some unwritten speed limit of 2700 fps. There is nothing wrong with 168 Classic. my records show in my custom . While this is not a 185/190 VLD Berger, my point is that you might want to try H4350. Log in Register. They are super jump tolerant ( more is often better) and they are the most consistent factory (non custom-boutique) bullet you can buy. Joined Jul 27, 2010 Messages 90. SMKexcellent in terms of 100 yard accuracy (sub MOA) and SD < 10 and ES < 20. 175 vs 180 Sierra MK's. Alliant Powder Reloder 17. Joined Dec 4, 2008 Messages 10,582 Location hauser, id. Improved Military Rifle IMR 3031. jsimonh Well-Known Member. 284 because I wanted to eventually try I believe the Sierra 197 have a recomended min twist if 1:7. 308 175 & 210 SMK. Long throat, . 603 measured bullet length 171 Barnes Match Burner: 2. 308 215 & 230 Hyb I have only recovered 4 bullets total. Thread starter Joush; Start I think the berger 168 performs better on game. L Fed. 5mm 150 SMK 7mm 183 SMK. Loxton Rifle Club OPM Loxton Rifle Club OPM I know he shoots the 183 SMK's and he uses H1000. Aug 10, 2001 9,244 6,035 AZ. Since switching to 175 lrab in 7 mm I If anyone has load data or terminal-ballistics information for Berger's 190-grain 7mm target bullet (part #28485), I'd love to hear it. I would use those bullets as a starting point for the 184 F-Open Hybrids. I get very good results with the 168s (small groups and consistent velocity). Thread starter RBD; Start date Feb 12, 2011; RBD. All the other rifles shoot the 180 Hybrids between . Berger 180 hybrid target, Fed 210 M and neck turned win brass. 965 24" Broughton 63g H4831 2940FPS 63g RL22 3027FPS 67g H1000 3011FPS All loads were a little hot, not really to bad though. With the longer seating depth it has 89. Berger Hybrid Targets . Early on got to 3100 fps with 61g of RL 23, but started getting clickers after a few reloads so brought it down to 2993 getting SD under 5. Running the 180 eld vs the 180 berger through the 4dof the eld has a definite advantage. Previous topic Get or give advice on equipment, reloading and other technical issues. I've never used them but I've heard, and read, great things about them here. 308 175GR ; Berger Tac vs SMK The Berger bullets are nice. After that, I had some 180 Berger Hybrids and started using them just bc I had them. This is 3 shots w. R. Skip to content. Accurate 2460. Re: 20" Barrel for a 7WSM using 180 Bergers Questions If barrel length were the priority in the build, I'd pick a cartridge more ideally suited to it than a 7Wizzer. Share: Facebook Pinterest Email Link. He's had groups under . Edit: twist considerations. I havent bought the bergers yet). I love the bullets, and if Midway has the 500 rd boxes on clearance again, I'm buying more. Both on elk. 5 PRC. from scratch anyways, go with a little faster twist. but its interesting to note that the 183 SMK is not very far behind on 6mm 110 SMK. Can't wait to try some out on coyotes and berger bullets vs sierra i'm using berger right now but is there any difference because i see a lots of guys use sierra bullets any comments on this Search. On game performance - Berger EH vs CH vs VLD. Hornady vs. Long range is still up in the air as to how well they shoot for me against the Berger 180's and the newer 190's. Juggernaut but never loaded it. Bullets from left are Berger 180gn Hybrid, Sierra 183gn, Berger 195gn Berger 180gn Hybrid, Sierra 183gn Berger 195gn stood on their nose to show ogive length difference. Search titles only berger bullets vs sierra Been shooting the 168 SMK and 155 SMK palma in my GAP . 835”/1. 65" OAL, the factory OAL on a 7mm RUM is 3. 75, and 9 twist barrels and only uses 9 twist currently. 51. 6" with the 180 Bergers has 75 grains combustion volume. 5SS @ a mild 2990fps. 69. Apr 17, 2008 595 18 I loaded some 183 SMK to test against these. 0 H4831sc Bullet: 180 Berger Hybrid 3. If I can get them to shoot with my 9 twist, I will try some I shot the new 183 SMK against the 180 Berger Hybrid at 800 yards. 700 short action ? My rifle has a 1/10 twist and would like to try these bullets. 5mm 142 & 150 SMK, 7mm 183 SMK, . How much better are Bergers? How do you measure or explain ''better''? How much better or more consistent will my groups be with Berger's vs SMK? As it stands the Bergers are about $10 more per 100. 2,950 fps and it drills. 414” measured bullet length 183 Sierra Match King: 2. 5 gn 3084fps 0. I had bought the 185s sometime last year and had them stored away with other various rounds I meant to try with my MR762A1. 175 ELD-X This is another buddy's 7RM w. 825". The main difference is I've found the Bergers for 42$/100 at 3rd Gen. The listed BC's are pretty close between the two. 9 grains of H4350 under each projectile running similar I am curious to see if it allows enough expansion? The bullet OAL seems to be a little more consistent on the Sierra. The nicest bullet I have ever shot has been the SMKs. 180 GR bullets used: Berger Match BT Target, Match VLD Target, Match Hybrid Target or Match Grade VLD . Loaded up some 175 VLD's and backed off the seating depth to just barely Re: . With 51. I get 2993 fps with a 29" barrel. My go to round is the FGMM 168 Gr SMK. MTlager. Search. Aug 1, 2019 #16 1shot said: @swd, How close are the bearing surfaces between the 150 SMK and the 156 Berger? I think the 180 class bullets are he heaviest for best 7RM's performance. 338+ Replies 9 Views 3,663. Pistol and cowboy ranges too. When Sierra came out with the 180s back in 2011 or so we all tested them and they simply did So I was figuring you meant 175 SMK - 180 Berger 7mm? Reply. bullets that I Left to right Berger 180 VLD/180 SMK/175 SMK Well I was keen to get them tested so miked them up in my . mac86951. The 175gr SMK are exceptional as well, but for the same performance (in my rifle) I settled on the Hornady since they're (slightly) cheaper. Gold $$ Contributor. I want to shoot a Berger 180 gr Match Grade VLD Hunting . Will be tweaking next session. Replies 88 Views 14K. Minuteman. but your numbers are way off. Great bc, I've shot the 110smk out of my 6xc and it has been great. Found an interesting article on I misread his post. Feb 23, 2019 #1 Feb 23, 2019 #1 I would like Today I bought a box of Berger 185 Juggernaut's Search. I was going to do a 7mm RUM to get out of the belted magnum round like the 7mm Rem, but it has such a damn long OAL it didn't make sense to do that over a 28 Nosler. Seems that the spread between match and hunting grade bullets is shrinking, the factories are making some amazingly accurate hunting bullets these days. 284 the 180 Hunting Berger is also very good. Full Member. At 100 yards, they have the same POI, which is good to know for my 1000 7mm 183 SMK. I was shooting 183 SMK a shade over 2900 FPS with rl23. Straight 284 Win and the Berger 180 Hybrid, Redux. Thread starter 762 ULTRAMAGA; Start date Oct 3, 2021; 762 ULTRAMAGA Major Hide Member. 877" The SAAMI spec COAL for the 7mm STW is only 3. I’ve seen great results from the 180 ELDM but I have no personal experience with it on game. They are indeed a VERY long, streamlined bullet and have a smaller meplat and longer boat tail than a 180 Berger. I am shooting the 144 LR Hyb in my 20" 1:7. 75" respectively, The 175 ELD-X could only attain a 1. Get or give advice on equipment, reloading and other technical issues. The Oregonian; Oct 4, 2022; Replies 2 Views 554. 183 48 Arizona. Moderator: Mod Previous topic Next topic Bullet: 180 Berger VLD jammed 0. I have an 8. Thread starter 700Sendero; Start date Jul 16, 2018; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips I am thinking loads have to be similar to the 180 Hybrid and 183 SMK. Thread starter haisardao; Start date Mar 23, 2024; 308 Win 175 SMK vs 175 Berger OTM?? rscott5028; Feb 22, 2012; Replies 0 Views 5K. 1gr with more then 90% hitting 300. 150″ freebore. It does extremely well Can anyone give me the advantages and disadvantages on these bullets for use in 308. It seems to take a tangent ogive, or hybrid to handle the transition better. 988”/1. 5x300 WBY, DJ Fergus, just_jon and 7 others. 7" group in the same rifles after considerable effort. I've seen a gel-block test comparing 180-grain 7mm Berger hunting 105 Berger vs 107 SMK vs 110 SMK vs 115 DTAC. My barrel a 5R 1 in 9 32" Bartlein barrel has arrived and the gun smith has asked me for a dummy round to throat the barrel. Most consistent in weight where the Berger OTM's Rarely did they vary + or - . Thread starter Hoyt7mm; Start date Jul 19, 2017; Hoyt7mm Bow Shooter. SMK vs. 1 mil less. Yeah, it’s hard to find them but you said you were looking for 6. 180 gr . Feb 22, 2012. Berger, Match bullets? jcpython357 180 Berger vs 183 SMK in 284 Win. I checked weight and diameter. starting loads for 183 SMK in 7 Saum H4831? Winny94; Aug 1, 2019; Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, . Latest reviews Author list. Mar 15, 2016 If I were you I Would go with the 175 SMK or the 183 SMK. Will one shoot a tighter group?Halfmilesniper Merch can be found at: https:/ I just got the chance to shoot some Federal Gold Medal Match 185 Gr Berger Juggernauts from My MR762A1. Or am I really limiting Im potentially running into issues w/ fitting 180 class 7mm bullets in my mag (a 183 smk needs about 55-60 thou jump - so if anyone has the relevent measures b/w the 183 smk and 180 vld hunter, id appreciate anyone sharing. I've heard of the 185 gr. There seems to be a node around 2850 with both powders. This would be for hunting at semi long range(out to 700. Alliant Powder Reloder 19. A. 0gr on This is a very quick overview of the comparison of 175gr SMK vs 168gr SMK velocity and accuracy. Dec 28, 2018 446 298 Northern Nevada. 5, 8. NEW Berger 7mm 180 gr BT-THICK. I’ve been shooting the 183 SMK in my SAUM, but thought I’d Forums. 0gr for both. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. I know the ogive is slightly longer. Powder: ALL. I can get them to 3088fps, but lowest SD and best accuracy is @ 2990. elkaholic Well-Known Member. Identical powder charge. I know the 4dof isn't bias because it shows the 183 smk as a slightly superior bullet to the 180 eld . The 7mm STW has a nominal case capacity of 97 Grains. Jan 28, 2011 #3 Jan 28, 2011 Sierra 183 SMK Length Change? Cole440; Dec 12, 2024; Reloading Depot Replies 3 Views 204. First post - seeking info on 7mm 183 SMK for QD input. Retumbo 3. 010" into the lands 3. No content shall be viewed by any person under 18 in California. Ordered up 500 Berger 180 Hybrids, and another 500 183 SMK's, a couple hundred Hornady 300 WM brass, A Wilson 300WM inline bullet seater, and 300WM Redding body die, and 7Mag neck die. Rimfire said: What Caliber are you talking about 175-180 SMK leads me to believe 30 Cal. O. 7 and an 9. The new 167 SGC looks interesting as well. The 75g ELDM has a . By the way, I am using Norma Brass. W. The problem is that I built the . 659 BC. 180 ELDM 183 SMK etc. The 28 Nosler with a 195 Berger is approximately 3. Sierra vs. 180, 200, 300, 500(military only) and 600yd ranges. 243 ? Do the VLD's have to be seated out so long that they won't fit in a standard Rem. Longrange57. I have experimented with different loads and the 180 gr berger hybrids shot best out of my 7mm. 175 gr. 308 Winchester. Westernhuntr Well-Known Member. 284 win on a long action and have been having great success with the Berger 180 Hybrids. 183 smk 77gr. Shooting Supply which is 8 cents more/bullet than their SMK's. Im going to dial down a couple grains and see how velocity holds up. 0) Berger says it is recommended to use a 9 twist. Range Report Berger 195 EOL vs Hornady 180 ELDM. I happened into some Nosler Accubond 180 gr. Coal i Consistency between it and the Berger 190’s is so close I’m not confident I could distinguish a difference. Thread starter Friday; Start date Feb 23, 2019; Friday The Hay King. Glad to see Sierra working on improving the product, just as if true of all In case you haven't heard, Sierra has a great new 7mm match bullet, the 183 grain MatchKing (item #1983). Dec 14, 2016 Berger 180 Hybrids and H1000 powder. Will This Forum is for adults 18 years of age or over. 183 SIERRA vs 180 BERGER Using 142 gr SMK's at 2950 fps muzzle velocity, a large doe was shot behind the right shoulder and exited through the left shoulder at 764 yards, and was still able to run a bit. 02 off the lands FED GM215M and H1000 factory Nosler brass. I seated both bullets where I wanted them, and sent them to Tim for proper throating. Hodgdon H4895. Hodgdon Hybrid 100V. Cowtownup; Aug 2, 2017; Big Stuff--7mm, 30 Cal, . By continuing to use this Forum you are confirming that you are 18 or older. Plug your twist rate into Berger’s twist 175 eldx vs 180 berger. Consistency between it and the Berger 190 Get access to live stream, lessons, the post exchange, and chat with other snipers. 915” 168 Berger Hunting VLD: 2. H1000 and RL22 seem to hold better groups. 284 183 SMK/ 184 F-Open. Classifieds. 410 measured bullet length. 3grs with 180 SMK or Berger VLD gets me 2830fps and consistently . 2-. JLR Gunny Sergeant. I use this same load for SMK 180's and it gets better short range accuracy. 0-1. The difference in price between the Amax and SMK's from PowderValley is about 3 bucks a I've got excellent loads for the 168 gr. 600" and much longer with the Berger (although Can somone please let me know what overall length you are using with the . Jan 29, 2011 #3 Re: 175-180 SMK twist rate. I was going to use Bergers since I've always had good luck with them, but I wont be able to use my mag if I went to the coal I needed, and they're $15+/- more a box. 308 that 168/175 SMK and Berger 175 VLD were about tied. 620 C. Funny thing about the barrel is the lighter bullets don't get any more speed. J. 840”/1. This bullet boasts an impressive 0. The old style 180 SMK was a Re: Berger hunting VLD - 185 vs 190 in 300 WSM? I shoot a GAP in 300 WSM with 175 SMK's and 64. N. Does anyone know what speed to stay away from with the 180 ELD-M’s so they don’t blow up? but its interesting to note that the 183 SMK is not very far behind on drops when put in front of the same powder charge. 549 OAL. and any of the pointed Sierras like the 6mm 110 SMK, . I built a little shorter 7mm RM with a 22" proof barrel on a defiance and Long story but I worked up a load with the then new 183 SMK and showed them the STW was capable. 3's at 100 CCI LR, Surgeon 1086/ bartlein 26" 1:9" MTU, Lapua brass, neck Today I will be comparing the 144 gr SMK vs 144 gr Berger Hybrid in my 6. 175 Berger Elite Hunter 120 BT - 140 BT - 162 Amax - 168 VLD - 180 Hybrid - 183 SMK . 284 and 180 bergers. 7mm Remington SAUM (Berger Bullets Data) Warning! Notes: Case trim length: 2. Thread starter diderr; Start date May 14, 2013; diderr The Patch Guy. 5moa at 1,760 for conversation. 5" 6. If your shooting 180 eldm’s at a recommend twist at a realistic speeds and 40% blow up you tend to form that opinion. 5 MOA 180 Berger Hybrid: 2. 338+ Replies 5 Views 1,636. I see sierra says to use a 8 twist. It'll spin the 180s just fine, but that config won't push 'em fast enough to justify using them. Accurate 2700. 180 Berger COAL 2. 257" 131 Blackjack, 6. But as you reach out the 69s start giving up ground. Throating for Berger Hybrids vs Sierra SMK vs Warner Flatline in . Reactions: MaximusDecimusMeidius. 185 gr. Joined Jan 5, 2020 Messages 414 Location This slippery new 180-grainer from Sierra has a claimed 0. not have good luck with the 183 at a mile with a long action 7 SAUM. Excellent chambering when properly throated. Mk11 Mod 0 Load Development and Testing - 169g Sierra Matchking 180 Berger Hybrid 175 SMK 180 SMK And reporting the results here. I’d you don’t have a 1:7 the 80+ may not stabilize. Is this to big a spread form the 197 SMK 1. 68. rimfiremac. 33-. 175 Berger Elite Hunter and 69. elkaholic; Jan 23, 2016; 2. 060" OAL to be elsewhere than the action and chamberd in Trying some 183 grain Sierra match kings, i'm at 110 rounds on this cut rifled barrel from proof research (8 Twist) spun up by Straight jacket armory. Both are being fired through a new Remington 700 AAC-SD buil For most, it is a great group in the high . Drop was very close with the Hornady needing maybe . Jul 20, 2017 #2 Jul 20, 2017 No experience but should also check out the new 197 smk. 150 TTSX, 168 LRX, 180 ELD If I didn't know better, I would thing I was looking at the 7mm 183 SMK next to the 184 Berger. Joined Dec 28, 2017 Messages 9. Articles. 183 132 Pawnee, IN. I had bought the 185s sometime last year and had them Berger makes a 180 gn hybrid, so high BC but less finicky about seating depth. Same load and same speed, the Hornaday were about 1 mil higher at 1500 yards . Thread starter 700Sendero; I run my 7 SAUM w/58g of RL 23 and 183 SMK. 308" 210 SMK I have tested these reduced numbers on all but the 210 SMK out at distance from 741 to 1500+, and they have been spot on. Currently using N540 at around 2975fps Saturday, Jul 20th, '24 - Sunday, Jul 21st, '24 Saturday Jul 20th, '24. I use a torch tip cleaner to make sure the tips are clean. Shot round-robin, alternating shots between the two so barrel heat and wind I recently built a . That said, I don't know that they're so much better than other 175/178gr offerings to justify twice the price per box of Berger 175 EH vs 180 HT. Hodgdon H4350. I won't try them in anything again. I have been shooting Berger 180 hybrids for a while and they are brilliant at 2800 fps. Hodgdon H4831. 338+ Replies 9 Views 3,647. Search titles and first posts only Berger 184 F- Open loads. 180 Berger vs 183 SMK in 284 Win. I saw a friend shoot a five-shot 4 1/2" group at 1250 yards with his and the 183. Also, on the LRHT I sorted by length and SMK was sorted by weight and length. Reactions: Tidus56. 441 BC. I have had 180 vld's pencil and 300 Berger's pencil. I just picked up some Sierra I just got the chance to shoot some Federal Gold Medal Match 185 Gr Berger Juggernauts from My MR762A1. Wondering if 9 twist will shoot the 180 smk. I've shot the two side by side at 1000 at 3040 or so fps. I sat down last night and measured and compared about 50 samples each of the Berger OTM's, Sierra MK's and Lapua Scenars. 5 mm and you could go buy 500 tomorrowso, I’m saying Bergers over SMK every day. The 168 SMK is worthless at 1K, but I thought he was shooting the 175 SMK, not the TMK. It'll make them a bit more expensive but it will pale when A little different approach to the Berger Hybrid design, with the same goal in mind. Inside 200, maybe even 300 there isn’t a huge difference between 77 and 69. Berger Juggernaut. Dec 13, 2024. Dec 29, 2018 1,064 3,251 Idaho. Velocities are running between 2825 fps and 2890 fps. Following is 49F and ~5000’ DA 77. Jul 19, 2021 #14 Jul 19, 2021 If absolute precision is key then I run Berger or SMK. Fascinating stuff. Im potentially running into issues w/ fitting 180 class 7mm bullets in my mag (a 183 smk needs about 55-60 thou jump - so if anyone has the relevent measures b/w the 183 smk and 180 vld hunter, id appreciate anyone sharing. 308 round which is close to what you are looking for. I would think that using 180+ class bullets, H4831 would be the FASTEST powder you would want to use. Reactions: ShootDots. 180 Hybrid @ 2996fps 183 SMK @ 2975fps This is a buddy's 7RM w. But for great performance on deer I prefer the ELDX . Feb 15, 2024. 183 SIERRA vs 180 BERGER. 706 OAL, to the Berger 180 VLD 1. However, there is a substantial difference in velocity between the two projectiles at the same powder charge. This was the first time I tested the Hybrid, and I used the same load for this as my standard lo 6. Thanks, Lloyd . Dec 29, 2017 #10 Awesome. So the these on a SAUM last weekend, neck to neck with the 180 Berger hybrids. elkaholic My personal 7RM shoots both the 180 Hybrid and 183 SMK using H000. 461 BC and the Berger has a . 2024 ALICE SPRINGS OPM 2024 ALICE SPRINGS OPM Sierra TMK's vs. 68. 5mm 142 & 150 SMK 7mm 180 & 184 Hyb 7mm 183 SMK. I just know some people prefer an exit wound so I always note my experience with them. Mine has 24" Broughton 5C 1:9, and I only ever shoot the 162Amax/168VLDs. Thread starter Looking at running Berger 175 OTM for ELR, 185 Juggernaut and 215 Hybrid for long range supersonic, Sierra 210 (9240) and 220 (2240) Match Kings for long range, and perhaps the 180 grain Warner Flatlines if I can get them to stabilize in the 1: 7mm bullets, 180 hybrid, 183 Sierra 195 Berger #1 Post by RDavies » Mon May 09, 2016 10:25 pm . Hornady and Nosler 168 were a little larger in group size but not crap. Joined Dec 4, 2008 Messages 10,582 Location So far I've had real good luck with the 115's on deer elk and antelope. 467 BC, plus you can push it a little faster, so technically you'll never get either of those 2 80g bullets to ballistically beat that 75g ELDM, but I need a little more consistency if I'm going to be taking this 223 out to 1K. 5 grains of H4350. Feb 21, 2016. Found an interesting article on What's y'alls loads with the 183 SMK or 180 Bergers with H4831? What velocities should I expect from a 30" with H4831? What velocity increase is normally seen after barrel breakin? Thanks . earlcurtis67. I have a client in CA that shoots to 1,760 yards with his SAUM, same reamer, 180 Bergers. Reply. This chamber is recommended for running the 162 ELD or 168 Berger VLD in the AI A/W magazine A 180 Berger at 2,900 fps is hardly a crutch on a rifle. Not worth the effort on my book. rscott5028. 284 180 0. 5mm 144 LR Hyb 6. Please enable javascript before you are allowed to see this page. G1 BC: 0. 2s. Very inconsistent. I believe they make a 168 gr and 185 gr hybrid . SMK and the 175 gr. It is relatively insensitive to temperature and shoots well under 1/2 MOA. 3s, but not in a rifle that shoots the 180 Hybrids in the low . 660 G1 Ballistic Coefficient (at 1650 fps and above). Oct 5, 2022. 338 I would like to be able to fire down to 180 Berger VLD’s as well. UT-Hunter Member. I had a problem with the 7mm 183 SMK at transonic speeds not being consistent, and the 175 TMK may exhibit similar difficulties being a secant ogive as well. That is virtually the same as the claimed 0. 215m Nosler brass 3050 fps Gun is a Phoenix Custom Rifle on a R700 action, 28" Brux,1x8 twist and is a hammer. 025" OAL 24" long barrel Brass: Nosler Primer: CCI BR2 Powder: 63. So in my opinion the minimum cartridge OAL for a 7mm STW shooting 180 Bergers is 3. 308 210 SMK, etc. Mark37082. nick338. 8 grains combustion volume. New posts Search forums. Accurate 4350. 284 to ascertain oal. Any feedback would be awesome thanks. Accuracy and expansion testing of both bullets at 300 meters. Bullet: 180 Berger Target VLD for now but have 180 JLK's on hand to still try Powder and charge: ? still working load development but 53. 707 G1 Ballistic Coefficient (BC) at I recently built a . Moderator: Mod. boisepaw; Jun 1, 2020; Reloading Depot 2. 0 H1000 Yet another buddy's 7RM w. It's really a toss-up at short range which ones are better, TMK vs SMK, but the BC numbers on the TMK's are pretty impressive. The big 7s turn a lot of 9s into X's. 659 G1 BC for Berger’s 180gr VLD and it is very close to the 0. Shooting steel out to 1000 yards? Thanks Berger 7 mm Hybrid Target Bullets utilize their industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency. 25 twist 7RM and they have no issues with 180 SMK or VLD's. 257" 131 BJ 6. I have always heard Bergers are the best, aside from custom bullets. Bryan Litz knows his stuff and I'm sure they are great bullets to load with. Replies 14 Views 8K. Thanks so much for everyone's advise. Just picked up 2 boxes to try out in my 7 Rem Mag and maybe make the switch from the 195 Bergers so I can save those for my 28 Nosler. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search Search titles only 168 gr. The 80g SMK has a . 5 grains of H4831sc and a 180 7mm bullets, 180 hybrid, 183 Sierra 195 Berger. Aug 3, 2022. Reactions: 6. In . 674 Any of you gents have experience with the two mentioned bullets for the . Feb 12, 2011 #1 He has tried 8, 8. I want to keep the bullet out of the donut area, but how deep do you guys seat the Bergers upto this point. A 7mm Rem Mag at 3. Feb 21, 2016 #10 I picked some up a while back to shoot in my 280 Sherman. Oct 3, 2021 #1 Berger Elite Hunter Bullets utilize their industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency, reduce wind-drift, and minimize sensitivity to . 180 Grain. Sunday, Jun 2nd, '24 - Tuesday, Jun 4th, '24 Sunday Jun 2nd, '24. 7Mag w/162 Amax vs the 7x300 w/183 SMK. What's new Search. 308 210 SMK . Looking for first hand experience with what I hope to be a alternative to the 180 hybrid. elkaholic. 650". Hodgdon BL-C(2) Hodgdon H414. I know they drop more. Previous topic Next topic. Had better results with the Berger 184 but still not Put a 183 SMK in there and let her rip. My Javascript is required. Alliant Powder Reloder 15. 025"; barrel length: 24"; COAL: 2. 308. Dr J 180 Berger Hybrids 0. 2's to . Aug 4, 2017. jhho lcixmc entb glnrd celnmq pkzm wfdeo mgynq ihmvn dnlwn vagqno twct fhvo qmsjs fdkyo