Post by: duckmen1 on April 30, 2011, 07:14:43 PM
any info is greatly appreciated
thanks
Post by: predatorpro on April 30, 2011, 07:57:37 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 30, 2011, 08:07:31 PM
.270 140gr hornaday 9 shot group @ 100yrds :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: sisu on April 30, 2011, 08:26:35 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 30, 2011, 08:29:21 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 30, 2011, 08:37:08 PM
Post by: CastleRocker on April 30, 2011, 08:58:31 PM
I've used them and it's been my experience that most barrels like them, however some don't. I've got one old, old 300 Wby., and a Colt Sauer that both shoot the 210 match VLD's better than anything except the original (no longer made) Barnes X.
HOWEVER, I haven't found a Berger bullet/load combo yet for my Dad's 7mm that will shoot any better than the (much cheaper) Sierra's that his barrel likes. For most folks it would never make any difference, but he likes to do a lot of shooting, and so cost becomes a factor.
I do a lot of experimenting, and I alway go with the most accurate/fast, bullet/load combo. If the bullets misses....it really doesn't matter what it was!
Post by: duckmen1 on May 01, 2011, 10:12:07 AM
how do they perform for big game such as elk, and bear?
Post by: sisu on May 01, 2011, 07:35:52 PM
Berger Bullet Home Page (http://www.bergerbullets.com/index.html)
Here is a link for long range hunting with a discussion on the actual use of the Berger Bullet
Long Range Hunting (http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/berger-bullets-big-game-20348/)
Hope some of this helps
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 01, 2011, 08:14:02 PM
I was wondering too. Every time I looked at the Recent Topics...there it was again, and again, and again, each with a different time stamp.YEAH I love how sierra bullets shoot but they seem to expand to quick on impact and loose more retension than like a hornaday bullet.... I have seriously hurt some game with Hornaday and the result has never changed ..hard hitting and seriously deadly !! :)
I've used them and it's been my experience that most barrels like them, however some don't. I've got one old, old 300 Wby., and a Colt Sauer that both shoot the 210 match VLD's better than anything except the original (no longer made) Barnes X.
HOWEVER, I haven't found a Berger bullet/load combo yet for my Dad's 7mm that will shoot any better than the (much cheaper) Sierra's that his barrel likes. For most folks it would never make any difference, but he likes to do a lot of shooting, and so cost becomes a factor.
I do a lot of experimenting, and I alway go with the most accurate/fast, bullet/load combo. If the bullets misses....it really doesn't matter what it was!
Post by: TheHunt on May 01, 2011, 08:52:49 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 01, 2011, 09:04:15 PM
I thought Berger was coming out with a 338 bullet. I did not see that on their site. Has anyone heard anything?
Yeah, I have some friends in the 338 lapua world and they have been talking about it. I guess it still being tested some. Supposed to be like 300 grains. I was looking for some info my my 340 wby :IBCOOL:
Post by: elkslayer069 on May 01, 2011, 09:06:06 PM
Post by: Alan K on May 01, 2011, 09:07:23 PM
They like to be seated right on the lands, and with the short action of the .300 WSM it would mean that I'd have to go single shot because they're too long for the clip. I did manage to get them shooting right at 1 MOA for season before I called it good though, and they did a number on deer in CO, ID, and WA.
Post by: scoutsniper17 on May 01, 2011, 09:16:51 PM
You do need to have a long action to best utilize the Bergers for sure or else you might as well buy a single shot rifle.
Post by: Eli346 on May 01, 2011, 09:19:08 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 01, 2011, 09:21:37 PM
It has been my experience with the Bergers that you need to not get frustrated with a less than great group at a 100 yards....shoot them at 200 or 300 and see what happens!Seems like they take a little bit longer to stabilize,maybe its just my rifle but at a 100 yards they dont do anything that my hornadys wont...but at 200-1,000 yards...look out.
You do need to have a long action to best utilize the Bergers for sure or else you might as well buy a single shot rifle.
That is the case I hear from almost every shooter, that I know who uses them. 1-1.5 at 100yards but really shows the special stuff at 300+ compared to a lot of other bullets.
Post by: duckmen1 on May 02, 2011, 08:57:39 AM
i know these bullets are super fast and accurate just want to make sure they are good for bears ans maybe elk for future.
thanks for the feed back everyone
Post by: bhylton on May 04, 2011, 12:06:20 AM
Post by: sakoshooter on May 04, 2011, 12:15:03 AM
in the past i have always used bullets that had more weight retention. would using these bullets do just fine on black bear if you hit shoulder bones and what not, out of a .270 140 gr.
i know these bullets are super fast and accurate just want to make sure they are good for bears ans maybe elk for future.
thanks for the feed back everyone
Super premium bullets are the way to go for hunting. Bonded core or solid copper expanding. You're on the right track already thinking about weight retention.
Post by: MDGrand on May 04, 2011, 10:09:43 AM
Been waiting to hear some news on the 338 bullet. There was another post on here i think it was 338 long range and it had all the info and a link to it.
It is currently called the "Hybrid" and not been released to the general public yet but the BC is supposed to be in the 8s! That is crazy.
I personally shoot the 185s out of my 300 WSM and got the following results: