General Use (1) Went out this afternoon and tested the 215 grain Berger Hybrid in my .300 Win. I am only interested in Hodgdon and IMR powders as they are the only ones I have access to. That is the "trick" though. Features of Federal Premium Gold Medal .300 Winchester Magnum 215gr. The most sought-after bullets among competitors on the Precision Rifle Series are now loaded into the industry's most trusted factory rifle ammunition. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. Good info. receipt, and we'll cover the cost of return shipping. We do not charge credit cards until orders are ready to ship. No pressure signs but good enough for me to go forward with 75.9 gr. I have shot several different calibers using Berger Hybrids and they all have around that 30 thousand off the land preference. You are using an out of date browser. I run Berger 210 VLD's at 3.565 and they are an absolute hammer. Hunters demand accuracy and versatility a. Berger bullets feature an advanced boat-tail bullet with a high ballistic coefficient to provide the flattest trajectories, less wind drift and surgical long-range accuracy. With some users doubting or questioning the outcome on something besides a broadside shot, and my experience of not having a question using controlled expansion bullets or monos at the distance is the OP (he didn't post this in the long range forum) is going to shoot, makes it reasonable to recommend one over the other. . It is in a W3 with CIP mags. For the 6.5 Creedmoor, we will look at a Hornady 147 ELD-M with a G1 BC of .697 and a G7 BC of .351 pushed to a velocity of 2700 fps. Product #: 794892. Need to email the seller . But I have tried a few commercial loads. 2 elk taken this year with 180 berger hybrids out of my 7 saum. H1000 seems to be the go to powder. 215 Bergers, dies, mags, etc. I haven't gotten to start reloading for my .300 WM. They do, however, fit in my Barrett MRAD magazines also 300-WM. Thx for the info. Out of a Broughton 5c 30 1/4" 1:10. !. You must have an old lot of ammo. I chose to test the 215's last fall in my 300 win and I doubt I will change that for a while. Outside of the F-TR discipline, Mil/LE operators view the 208 Grain LRHT bullet as an upgrade of our existing 30 Caliber 215 Grain Hybrid Target bullet. We worked with engineers from Springfield Armory to create Custom Shop loads specifically designed for the utmost performance from the new Model 2020 Waypoint rifle. If I remember right, 4831sc was suggested for the lighter bullets but not recommended for the heavier ones. That being said, my win mag, "Checkmate," uses 73 grains of H1000, RWS brass and fed 215 match primers with the 215 berger. I load the 215-Hybrids in my 300WM at 3.60", and they are awesome! I wanted to try some heavier bullets, and I have some friends that swear by Berger for low SD's and great ballistics. I'm running 74.0 I 7828 in a browning 300 win with a 220 sierra and I'm squeaking out 2800fps with fed brass and 2750fps with win brass. Learn more. Glad you found this useful! We want to ensure that making a return is as easy and hassle-free as possible! JavaScript is disabled. Match (1) Open Tip (1) Ammo Application. You must log in or register to reply here. The Berger I have are almost 3.7 and shoot great out of my Rem 783 with a Criterion barrel. Caliber: 300 Winchester Magnum Bullet Type: Berger Hybrid Bullet Weight: 215 Grain Muzzle Energy: 3877 ft lb Muzzle Velocity: 2850 fps Extremely high ballistic coefficient Gold Medal match primer World-class long-range accuracy Less wind drift and drop Excellent quality ammunition Manf. Hornady 212eldx is a very close and economical 2nd choice to the 215 berger. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Berger 215 grain Hybrid Target. WARNING: Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the State of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. I understand this is an old thread, but want to reply anyway. Favorite Hunting clothing brand advice! I'm new at reloading, less than a year and I got excellent performance out of H1000 and 225gr ELD Ms, if I can get good results than a monkey can too. So it is all just speculation on your part? I use those same Berger 215's in my 300WM, it is a remmie 700 LA with a 24 inch bartlin barrel, a manners stock using the 3.715 length mags. I have a 300 Win Mag and am looking for a good bullet (180-200 gr) to go elk hunting. My go to is Retumbo. I used 4831SC for a long time. Email: sales@opticsplanet.com, 9AM-7PM CT Mon-Fri What is a good starting point and sweet spot for the N570? Berger Hybrid Hunter and Gold Medal Hybrid bullets are the newest projectiles to join Federal's Premium line. and thought I'd share my findings with you folks. Just got through my first firing on the brass so going to tinker with seating depth now. I have yet to send a 215 gr Berger Hybrid at an animal but that will change soon. Berger Bullets (1) Federal (2) Caliber/Gauge.300 Win (1).308 Win (1) 6.5 Creedmoor (1) Ammo Weight. Sign Up now for email offers and more news! This round travels at 2950 FPS and will hold nearly 2300 FPS at 400 yards! Make precision personal with our wide selection of custom rifle loads. WSL, Get a Federal Multi-Tool for $2 with ammo purchase. I'd tell you my MV but you'd all think I was nuts. Berger Bullets 70100 Classic Hybrid Hunter 300 Win Mag 215 gr Hybrid Open Tip Match Tactical - 20rd Box. No experience with the hybrid hunters but have witnessed many times the effectiveness of the 215 Hybrid Target on elk. document.getElementById("copyright_year").innerHTML = new Date().getFullYear(); This shot was ~150yds the other was at ~325yds (185gr 30 cal / 168gr 7mm). It may not display this or other websites correctly. I do not hold with the opinion that the elk must be perfectly broadside. I think the furthest was 965 yards. of powder and plenty of primers)but wanted to double check with you guys before I order in case one of the other bullets They fill the mag up, but function, feed and shoot awesome. Probably won't shoot beyond 350 yrds. Must add the Federal Multi-Tool to your cart, one per order. Price per 50 rounds. 215 Berger. With respect, to clarify, I stated "may not be the proper result" and "IMO". Can u post a picture I'm looking at that same setup this spring maybe the Ruger Hawkeye lrt. Was concerned about that, however interestingly that was not what I saw. Carries like a 380 Auto. That hybrid bullet is long in the nose. Very sound advice in this thread. We discovered his rifle has a stock/barrel clearance issue so he is having the barrel channel opened and a professional bedding job done on it. Federal 6.5 Creedmoor Gold Medal Berger 130gr Hybrid OTM You are using an out of date browser. Never. contiguous 48 states, DC, and to all U.S. Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses. Designed exclusively for defense. Must add the Federal Target Pack your cart, one per order. Learn more about our Return Policy. 20 Rounds per box Briefly, the SAAMI length is a huge handicap of 300WM. Deer Season XP Copper Impact ammunition combines Winchester's extensive experience into a product engineered specifically for deer hunters. I think ut was about 2750 with the 210 VLD, and 3000 with the 200ELD. 215 GR (1) Ammo Features. #5. (SAMMI chamber) Remington 700 BDL Hart 28" 1-10" hunter bench rest contour McMillian A-3 Jewell Trigger @ 1lb 20MOA Nesika Bases Kelbly Heavy rings DE muzzle brake Tubb's Recoil lug It hits HARD and they were all drt. Buy FEDERAL Premium .300 Win Mag 185Gr Berger Hybrid Hunter 20rd Box Ammo: GunBroker is the largest seller of Rifle Ammunition Ammunition All: 972281976 . I shoot 76.5 Retumbo at 3.618 coal ( AI MAG ). The 215's are currently loaded by Berger into the 300 Norma Magnum for both commercial sales and for US Elite forces utilizing the new Advanced Sniper Rifle (ASR). Ballistic coefficients exceed those of comparable designs thanks to a hybrid nose design that combines tangent and secant ogive features. New Norma brass, loaded with a Berger 215 grain Hybrid @ 2850 fps in 26 barrel (factory Savage), Long Range, Match grade ammo (see Note below). Both bang flops. The remaining brass seemed fine, primers tight. Product Details Details Manufacturer: Federal Model Number: P300WBCH1 Ammo Bullet Type: Berger Hybrid Ammo Casing Type: Nickel Plated Brass Ammo Bullet Weight: 185 grain Ammo Round Count: 20/Box Caliber Multi: .300 Winchester Magnum Muzzle Energy: 3575 lb/ft Muzzle Velocity: 2950 fps Application: Big Game Today I shot a pretty flatline from 75.2 gr to 76.4 gr averaging 3006 fps with 9 ES and 4.3 SD. Hi all - copying a post I started in another thread regarding RPR 300WM Loads - 225gr ELD Match. Fax: +1-866-534-3097 Wind Drift in Inches (at 10 MPH Crosswind). I'm not saying that your advice to use a more traditional bullet at the ranges the op stated may typically give him more favorable results. Height of bullet trajectory in inches above or below line of sight if zeroed at 100 yards. So long that they don't fit in the magazines I use in my MPA 300-WMBA rifle. Get the most of rimfire with loads that offer both accuracy and violent expansion on impact. The Hybrid further features a narrow meplat and angled boat tail base, so you'll experience less wind drift and bullet drop as you're wowing everyone lucky enough to witness . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The COAL with the bullet touching the rifling is 3.698" in his rifle. I confirmed that the recommendation above is valid and accurate. A 300win will be over pressure in a 26" tube over 2800 fps. I couldn't get H1000 to shoot with heavy bullets, my barrel just didn't like it. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Sights 1.5 inches above bore line. The bullets are loaded with our finest nickel-plated brass, Gold Medal primers and specially formulated propellant for the best consistency and reliability. NOTE!! On close shots there wasn't anything left of the bullet. Thanks for the post! We were able to safely test higher and reached over 2900fps, but his barrel just could not burn the extra powder and produced pretty wild ES. For the 300 Win Mag, the load we will use is a Berger 215 Hybrid Target bullet with a G1 BC of .691 and a G7 BC of .354 pushed to a velocity of 2886 fps. may i suggest you find some reloader 26..and then never look back. sloper230, choose a bullet with some integrity to hold together and penetrate if you want take something besides the idyllic and idealistic broadside shot. WTB Berger 300 Norma Mag- 215 Grain Hybrid OTM. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I run the Berger 215 ammo in a r700. Please note: For safety reasons, OpticsPlanet is not able to accept returns of ammunition for any reason, and no refunds will be issued for any returned ammunition. Also I'm near sea level in Washington state, but typically hunt Idaho and Montana from 3,000 to 7,000 feet. eldx, Accubond, ABLR, elite hunter, EOL, PRC, EH, LRHT, 200, 205, 210, 212, 230, 245. Berger Hybrid Rifle Ammo - 20 Rounds Most popular bullets at Precision Rifle Series events Extremely high ballistic coefficient Less wind drift and drop World-class long-range accuracy Gold Medal match primer Loaded to Federal Premium's tightest specifications Package Contents: Perfectly broadside, put it right in the pocket so nothing but ribs to go through. I was shooting at 2700 with the 208 a max. This ammo will fit in the these rifles- AI AW, Sako TRG, Savage 110, and most of the Remington 700 style rifles with long internal box magazines. Hits like a 9mm Luger. rl25 is about the same speed with a few grains more powder. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Ammo prices increased due to the more expensive cost of production. JavaScript is disabled. I'm currently running Winchester brass with the 210's, H4831SC and Federal 210 match primers at 2920fps. You should have stopped at 77grs. So the start point of 74 gr is still a good starting charge. You must log in or register to reply here. That said Berger has since introduced the 215 Hybrid. 308 Winchester Berger Bullets 70100 Classic Hybrid Hunter 300 Win Mag 215 gr Hybrid Open Tip Match Tactical - 20rd Box. CALIBER 300 WINCHESTER MAGNUM BULLET 215 BERGER HYBRID TARGET BRASS HORNADY | NORMA | ADG | PETERSON POWDER IMR 7977 ENDURON PRIMER FEDERAL 215 MATCH VELOCITY 2915 (HORNADY), 2950 (ADG) G1 / G7 .691 / .354 COAL 3.600 REC. If you don't want to shoot it, maybe we can make a deal. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Once charge weight is found start backing off the seating depth .010" at a time away from the lands until you find the sweet spot. I never got eye ball popping velocity with the 4831SC, but it was very consistent. Theres a load in there Im sure of it. With my magazine restriction and chamber, the 215 Hybrid was jumping pretty far to the lands. except for Vihtavouri N570 ( should you come across any). Monday: ClosedTue-Fri: 10AM-5PMSat: 10AM-2PMSun: Closed. Federal 300 Win Mag 215 Grain Gold Medal Berger OTM | Ammunition Depot 2/12/2023 ON SALE Ammunition Bulk Ammo Bulk 223 Ammo Bulk 9mm Ammo Bulk 45 ACP Ammo Bulk 380 Ammo Bulk 308 Ammo Bulk 7.62x39 Ammo Bulk 22 LR Ammo Bulk Pistol Ammo Bulk Rifle Ammo Bulk Shotgun Ammo Handgun Ammo 9mm Ammo 380 Ammo 45 ACP Ammo 38 Special Ammo 40 Cal Ammo I am building a 300 Win Mag and this very subject is one of the things that I researched since I want to shoot the heavy 215 VLD's on up. Shoots 2880 fps and Ive taken 6 or 7 deer out past 875 yards. True SAAMI spec 300WM is crippled in comparison to modern 6.5 Creedmoor, either in bullet choice or in seating depth, for any application but taking large game at relatively short ranges. Theres never been a muzzleloading system like this. Federal Premium Gold Medal Berger 300 Norma Mag 215 . It should be a real good shooter when we get it back. Increase in ammunition demand continues to exceed supply for specific calibers and box sizes, particularly specialized rifle ammo and many shotgun shells. Just ordered some 200s and 220s for my DT SRS, so Im curious as well. My setup is a 26 proof 1 in 9.4 twist, gonna be shooting 215 Berger bullets. I plan to keep it under 77 gr, with the exception of some hot load eval at 77.6 thanks for your comments. CIP AICS 300 WM is 3.790" that fits in magazine, working from memory so might be off little. Bauer Precision. And as far as the 230 OTM goes. I get 225's to 3000 fps with rl50 without breaking a sweat in the ultra. It still shot into the .60-.75 range, so it's worth another try. Good enough for me. These practice and competition rounds are manufactured to exacting standards for more Hornady carefully selects every component to ensure uniformity, then loads to exacting specifications to provide pinpoint accuracy.