6.5 PRC with Berger 144 Hybrid

[sanddanw]

Good to know as I want to use the 144 for hunting and long range shooting.

 

[Txcowboy50]

I have not had a problem with 156gr opening up but I think it is a good idea and I am buying a hand drill and some#65 bits to open the tips

 

[JAYgs8163]

I have not had a problem with 156gr opening up but I think it is a good idea and I am buying a hand drill and some#65 bits to open the tips

The tip on the 156 is already opened up. Here they are with no tip mod, 144 left and 156 right. The #65 almost falls in the hollow point of the 156 without any resistance!

 

[Txcowboy50]

The tip on the 156 is already opened up. Here they are with no tip mod, 144 left and 156 right. The #65 almost falls in the hollow point of the 156 without any resistance!View attachment 426279

If you are shooting 156 gr you better check. About 1/3 of mine or nearly closed, maybe from rattling around in the box during shipment. Here I open one up for comparison

 

[sanddanw]

Can you take a pic or describe how you are drilling these out as I bought a #60 Bit and it is tiny and I cannot figure out how to drill this out?

 

[JAYgs8163]

Can you take a pic or describe how you are drilling these out as I bought a #60 Bit and it is tiny and I cannot figure out how to drill this out?

Did you buy the little hand chuck shown in one of my prior posts?

 

[JAYgs8163]

If you are shooting 156 gr you better check. About 1/3 of mine or nearly closed, maybe from rattling around in the box during shipment. Here I open one up for comparison

I always make sure the tips are good on all my Bergers. I don't drill them out though unless you're talking about the 144 or other Hybrid. I fix them with a Leather Smith tool. It's a oversized pin I can correct the tip with.

 

[30378wbymag]

Exactly .

Often times with the same results------ BACKSTRAPS!!!!

 

[Txcowboy50]

Often times with the same results------ BACKSTRAPS!!!!

Elk steak

 

[Txcowboy50]

I always make sure the tips are good on all my Bergers. I don't drill them out though unless you're talking about the 144 or other Hybrid. I fix them with a Leather Smith tool. It's a oversized pin I can correct the tip with.

I got the little hand drill after reading this thread. $8 on amazon and works well.

 

[JAYgs8163]

144's are in stock at Bullet Central. Lot of 500. I just got notification