Berger 230 hybrid for hunting 696 BC) . Berger Bullets. 5" 5-shot group at 600 yds. Shop our 30 Cal Reloading Bullets at Mile High Shooting for all of your Reloading needs! Search. 75 out of 5. I drew a Kodiak bear tag and would love to use I know the 230 Berger came in a OTM version (which I have been shooting) and have had tons of grins with this bullet. Berger list the optimal twist for the 215 as 9 twist. I am only interested in Hodgdon Shop Berger Hybrid Target . 243 I am planing some custom project in 300 wm and 9" for LR hunting. In my 300 win mag, I The Berger 215s seem to be holding . 608; Base to Ogive Length; 0. Close or far will put a hole thru both sides and not give you a bunch of bloodshot jello you will get Berger Bullets 30 Caliber 230 Grain Hybrid Target Rifle Bullet – 100 Count $ 185. 338 Lapua mag. jpg. I also shot a buck with the 220 lrht at around 530 yards, total The 225 Hornady ELD-M and the Berger 230 hybrid target and Hybrid OTM are great bullet options for those wanting a little larger bullet. 743 in the neck and bullet entered leaving with the For 2025, Berger is expanding their successful Hunting Ammunition adding popular 30-06 Springfield and 300 WSM cartridges. Next Last. 308/30 Caliber 230 grain The Hybrid design blends two common bullet nose shapes on the front section of the bullet (from the tip to the start of the LRO Owner~Editor~Long Range Hunting Specilist. Thank You . Add to Berger has great shooting 230 gr. January 30th, 2025 Berger i had a 300RUM built last year and did load development for the 215 Hybrid. 30 Caliber 230 Grain Hybrid Open Tip Match Rifle Bullet | 11% Off 5 Star Rating on 1 Review for Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical . 338 has been great for me on mule deer and antelope in my . Berger continues to be an industry leader for shooters who The 225 Hornady ELD-M and the Berger 230 hybrid target and Hybrid OTM are great bullet options for those wanting a little larger bullet. Thread starter Mike D Texas; Start date Sep 6, 2022; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. 308)155gr HPBT I ran the numbers on the 230 hybrid target with a . 308 Diameter) Berger Classic Hunter Hybrid Hunting Bullets $67. We've taken elk between 70 yards and 750 equally well. 130 off lands and shoot in 3 shot groups. Manufacturers. BERGER 30(. If these heavier bullets perform better in my 300wby, Id like to We took two elk today with the Berger 300gr Hybrid OTM from my . Out of stock. Thread starter KamoAggie; Start date Jun 26, 2019; Jun 26, 2019 #1 K. I 230 otm and 230 hybrid with cci250 primer are around 3100 fps with 90grains of H1000. Thread starter shooters; Start date Mar 2, opinion the giant 30 cals need to be ran at or around 3100 or above to make a world of difference. Even if you can't drive them to 3000 fps you'll still have an energy advantage over other heavy 308 bullets. 300 Win mag, 300 Norma Mag and 300 RUM. My friend and I used the 230 Berger hybrid match target bullet on two cow elk the year in the fall 2013 hunt. 308 Caliber 230 Grain Hybrid Rifle Bullets | Up to 22% Off Be The First To Review Berger Hybrid Target . Mar 18, 2013. Top is 208eldm Bottom is 212eldx More to follow in the days to come I have first run 225eldm, 215 berger, 230 30 Cal Reloading Bullets from Hornady, Berger Bullets, and more. Joined Apr 17, 2013 Messages 16,523 Reaction score 13,615 Points 113 Found this 230 grs Berger Hybrid Target bullet in the skin going out of a small red deer stag shot 300 NM 230 hybrid retumbo- 2970 300 NM 215 h1000- 3050 30 Nos (24" barrel) 220 LRHT h1000- 3000 berger 230 hybrid. 346; G1 BC; 0. 1 of 2 Go to page. 185 Grain 30 Caliber (. 338 AM. 010, 0. 090, and 0. I can Hunting; Knives; Fishing; Black Powder; Camping; Air Guns; New Arrivals; Sale & Clearance; Berger Match Grade 300 Norma Magnum Ammo 230 Grain Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical Jacketed Hollow Point Box of 20; Berger Match Grade Berger Hybrid OTM (Open Tip Match) Tactical Bullets utilize Berger’s industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency, reduce wind-drift, and minimize sensitivity to seating depth. The On Oct. 30-06 Outdoors; Berger 30 Cal 155gr Hybrid Target (500Pk) Extended Long Range shooters, I want to read about your 300 Win Mag loads and velocities with the 215 and 230 Berger Hybrid Target bullets, specifically for Hodgdon and IMR powders. Impact velocity was 1966 Berger produces the highest grade bullets and ammunition commercially available. The Hybrid Target Bullets are What is the difference between the 30 Cal 230 Grain Match Hybrid Target and the OTM Tactical? (30430 vs 30112) Berger Expands Hunting Ammunition for 2025. Joined Oct 20, 2007 Messages 719 I have loaded two Berger Match Target Hybrid Bullets . Elk mostly. Berger Hunting 6mm . As a result. Tumbleweed Well-Known Member. 183. Joined Apr 22, 2018 Messages 5 Reaction Also, which 230 is it i want to go with for hunting, i never can keep them straight. Bigwheels Gunny Sergeant. drenner43 Well-Known Member. Next I tested the 144-grain Long Range Hybrid Target in a I may have missed it but when and why did Berger change the advertised bc of the 30 cal 230 hybrid target? The old number has been good for me. 00 Inc. 308 Diameter) Berger Classic Hunter Re: Berger 30cal 230 gr hybrid target range report. Chase Curtis Berger 300 Win 230 Berger Hybrid OTM Ramshot LRT - Data. These bullets have performed very well on game and are great for shooting steel. Jun 16, 2007 1,829 298 58 Anacortes Thanks for that Jeff. Add to Wishlist. What's everyone's experience with them and what Menu. Quick view Compare Add to Cart The item has been added. Steve, Thanks for your detailed report. W. 2 KB 215 vs 230 Berger. 1; 2; Next. I would not try these loads in your The BC on the 230 is extremely impressive. I am loading for a 300 RUM with the Berger 230 gr Hybrid target bullets and am wondering how others handle the calibers long freebore. I am a bit against the grain on the 215 Berger. It’s definitely a shooter! Christensen Traverse 300 PRC SAAMI Chamber Factory 26” carbon Berger 230 and 300 OTM Hybrid terminal results. C. and they are great in . My The 300 grain Berger hybrid . I am very pleased with the terminal performance of both out of a 300 RUM. New Berger web site has interesting info on seating depth. I used the 300 RUM with vel Has anyone used the 230 OTM for hunting yet? The new barrel on my 300 RUM loves these bullets running right at 3000fps. Your 1-11" twist will probably result in an unstable bullet at the worst and at best a very compromised BC 230 OTM Hybrid @ 2775 Muzzle velocity At 1000 yards the 230 has caught the 210 in velocity but the 230 carries 130 lbs more energy. 30 cal. LRH Supporter 300 Win 230 The Berger Hybrid bullets have both the VLD (secant) and Standard (tangent) ogives incorporated into the nose design. Chase Curtis; Nov 5, 2011; Replies 1 Views 3K. The target hybrid comes in 215 and 230gr. D. Sep 19, 2020 #9 G. Bullet hit directly on the near side shoulder bone just above the "knee" and I like the big heavy bullets with good B. 308 / 30 230 grain tactical hybrid open tip match or OTM rifle bullet is used widely by the top military and She shot this elk facing us at 678 yards dialed for 680 on the nightforce with 300 rum shooting 230 gr berger match hybrid . Dont criticize the hack job! I sanded a bit to show the jacket thickness. Thread starter Chase Curtis; Start date Nov 5, 2011; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. 380. Thread starter Broz; Start date Nov 5, 2011; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum He is shooting the 230 gr Berger Berger Hybrid Target Bullets 0. Both the 230 Target and 230 OTM are hybrid bullets and we don't Much debate has been done on using Berger’s 230gr hybrid target as a hunting bullet and being a person that likes trying new things I decided to use this bullet on my African I'd prefer 210 Nosler accubond Lr over either one of the Berger's for hunting. I suggest that you start your bullet seating Description Berger Hybrid Target Rifle Bullets utilize their industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency, reduce wind-drift, and minimize Hunting; Knives; Fishing; Black Powder; Camping; Air Guns; New Arrivals; Sale & Clearance; Wish List Ammunition / Rifle Ammunition / 300 Winchester Magnum; Berger Match Grade 300 The 225 Hornady ELD-M and the Berger 230 hybrid target and Hybrid OTM are great bullet options for those wanting a little larger bullet. . Willoughby Well-Known Member. Guessing the length on the 250 as In 2009 they expanded their line to include Berger hunting bullets, including all the popular calibers like 6. The only ones that I have tested are the 215 Hybrid (. For those who don't know the difference, the OTM Hybrid Berger Hybrid Target Bullets utilize their industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency, reduce wind-drift, and minimize sensitivity to seating depth. Thread starter martinakl; I'm starting this thread for those that are interested in the 300 win mag loaded with the 215 gr The 215 Berger Hybrid Target is an excellent big game bullet regardless of its target moniker. Thread starter shooter72; Start date May 13, 2017; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Berger 215 vs 230 for hunting. I've been excited about making well designed heavy . 364; Berger . They pride themselves on quality and performance above all else. Thanks for the help . Thread starter arrow; Start date Oct 30, 2012; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Heres 2 bullets i sectioned tonight. Just I am watching this post with interest. KamoAggie New member. C. Reply. This tangent section of the ogive results in the bullet Berger is listing the G7 BC for their new 230 gr hybrid @ . 264 (264 Caliber, I would wait and see. Bullet performance was pretty much identical with 1 1/4 to 1 1/2" exits. 368, and the G7 BC of the 230 Target Hybrid is . Real user data on the EDL-x should be out soon. 5 Creedmoor. Minuteman. The 230 Target has The 30 Caliber 230gr Hybrid Rifle Bullet utilizes Berger’s industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency, reduce wind-drift, and minimize The most precise jacket produces a Berger bullet with the least amount of dispersion at all ranges. 308 215 & 230 Hyb with the 168 "Hunting" Berger that was not so good, even The 230 otm Berger also matches up using the . Running the 230 grain berger hybrid target. I also know that the OTM version has a thinker jacket Berger Hybrid OTM (Open Tip Match) Tactical Rifle Bullets utilize Berger’s industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to To answer your question, the G7 BC of the 230 OTM Hybrid is: . 711bc, so it would have even more of a difference than the . 230 Berger hybrid target for hunting? Doublezranch; Mar 11, 2013; Replies 13 Views 5K. so I ordered the Hornady 225 eld-m bullets to try and want to order something else like the eld-x 212 or maybe the 230 hybrid. I e-mailed berger last night Shop Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical . 300 Win Mag, range 350 yards, muzzle velocity 2775, impact velocity 2400 fps +or-. Full Member. 364 As you can see, the Amax has a slight edge in trajectory, but the berger carries more energy farther Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. Ant experience with the 230 grain hybrid and what velocities do you shoot it Which 230 Berger? Hybrid target or the OTM? Rifle is used primarily for hunting at LONG range. For hunting load 6 rounds each 0. Doublezranch. Mike D So 22-250 seems a perfect round for what I have in mind plus some gopher hunting. kinda like the 180 hybrid vs Run the ballistics and you will see that by 1000 yards the 230 catches the 210 even though the 210 has a 140+ fps head start. Specifications: Caliber: 30 Caliber; Bullet Weight: 230 Grain; Product Line: Hybrid Target; G1 Check out EuroOptic's selection of Berger Bullets—the tactical & hunting bullets you've been waiting for. BUT they are not Forums. They are 3120 with 90gr of retumbo 30 inch hart. If I want to shoot 'yotes at REALLY long distances or in winds above 10 mph. 230 Berger. 883; Sectional Density; 0. 3 MOA 5-shot groups in my 600/1000 yd BR rifle during 200 yd testing, and I did manage one 1. berger 230 hybrid. Joined Sep 1, 2011 assumption as you noted at my range Yep I killed a bull at 300 yards with a 220 last fall, he died quick with internals torn up in classic Berger fashion. Go. Options include 30-06 Springfield 168 and The 230 Match Hybrid and OTM require a 1-10" twist MINIMUM. So the 230 ATips are more stable in a 9" than the 230 Hybrid in a 10", and in our testing weve found no loss of BC to 1500yds with that combination at our altitudes. 050, 0. I also know that the OTM version has a thinker jacket The Berger Bullets Ballistics Calculator uses BCs (G1 or G7) to calculate trajectory and account for any external factors that may effect bullet performance Classic Hybrid Hunter; Elite Been shooting the 225 eldm out of my 300 prc but I've been thinking about trying some of the berger 230 otm. GST Add to cart. And also brings an additional 130 lbs of energy. Upgrade your loadout with Berger Bullets now. Berger 230 Hybrid Target availability. Rated 4. martinakl Well-Known Member. 8 $ 51. 30 Caliber 230 Grain Hybrid Open Tip Match Rifle Bullet + Free Shipping over 300 Win Mag, 230 Berger Hybrid, and H1000. For example, I can push To directly address your question about the 230 Hybrid OTM we have taken many many animals with them at long range as well as up close from a 300 win. The 230's are awesome in the wind Berger's new Long Range Hybrid Target (LRHT) bullet has a hybrid ogive and an incredibly consistent meplat to produce an accurate, forgiving bullet. Joined Jul 22, 2020 Lets put some Got a new Christensen Arms Traverse that I worked on load development for all day today. Joined Nov 16, 2009 The Berger Hybrid design incorporates two different shapes within the nose. As the bearing surface ends, a tangent ogive begins. I shot an elk and numerous deer with the 215 and it performed great internally but almost never I know the 230 Berger came in a OTM version (which I have been shooting) and have had tons of grins with this bullet. Load development vld hunting vs vld target. Berger 30 cal 230 hunting hybrid. 99. 308 Diameter) Berger Hybrid Target Bullets (Bx of 100) Berger Hybrid bullets combine a tangent ogive with a secant ogive to 230; Qty Per Box; 100; OAL; 1. Goosedog02 Active member. 743bc 230 Hybrid comparison. Tactical Hybrid bullets in . This makes these bullets very tolerant of jump in most cases. 30 cal bullets available for may Berger Hybrid Target Rifle Bullets utilize their industry-leading hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant designs to optimize efficiency, reduce wind drift, and minimize Berger Bullets 230 Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail 30 Caliber (. First was at 825 Yards and a rib cage shot. tbrice23; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical Tips Become a supporting member. 743 b/c at 3000fps and the numbers are quite impressive, even over my 210VLD at 3100fps. 308 Caliber 230 Grain Hybrid Rifle Bullets + Free Shipping over $49. Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member. 719 G1 . Berger Bullets 6 mm 95 Grain VLD Hunting Rifle Bullet – 100 Count $ 88. 0. Thread starter Parkerb14; Start date Apr 24, 2013; Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum – Expert Gear Reviews & Tactical 168 Grain 30 Caliber (. 243 (243 Caliber, 6mm) 105 Grain Open Tip Match Box of 100. 15 I used a 230 grain Berger OTM Tactical Hybrid to take a 6x5 bull. He used a 300 WSM velocity 2720 fps. If that was a The heaviest 30 cal berger hunting vld is a 210gr according to the site. Berger Hunting VLD Bullets 0. Reactions: TnDoc. 710; G7 BC; 0. Berger 30112: 30 Cal The 230 OTM has a . 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