Any bad experiences with 175 gr Berger Elite Hunters on Elk

[deep river]

Hey all. I have worked up a pretty good 7mm PRC load that I am considering using for next fall's elk hunting. That load uses the 175 gr Elite Hunter. I haven't really shot much of the Berger offerings previously, but have seen suggestions that they sometimes just don't work as intended. Have any of you personally had or seen any bad experiences? If so, at what range or impact velocity?

Thanks.

 

[slv hunter]

First off, welcome from Colorado. Use the search and you'll find a lot of information on Bergers. I personally use and like them.

 

[Rick Richard]

Hey all. I have worked up a pretty good 7mm PRC load that I am considering using for next fall's elk hunting. That load uses the 175 gr Elite Hunter. I haven't really shot much of the Berger offerings previously, but have seen suggestions that they sometimes just don't work as intended. Have any of you personally had or seen any bad experiences? If so, at what range or impact velocity?

Thanks.

Welcome from the Conover, NC area. As mentioned try the SEARCH function, however I have not seen any negative comments on this specific Berger product. I am about to perform some load test with these in a 7SAUM because I am thinking about using these on elk next season. Good luck and again, Welcome.

 

[memtb]

Welcome to the forum, from North Central Wyoming!

Sorry …..I got nutt'n for ya with those bullets! Good Luck! memtb

 

[Mickp7]

I have not used that specific bullet, but I have used the 180 hybrid "target" bullet with great success. I believe the main difference is a lighter copper plating on the hunter bullet for more rapid expansion. Regardless, load your Bergers and hunt with confidence. They are great bullets. Good luck out west!
BTW, I'll be at the Shot Show later today. If you don't get the info you are looking for, let me know and I can hit up the guys at the Berger booth.

 

[FEENIX]

Hey all. I have worked up a pretty good 7mm PRC load that I am considering using for next fall's elk hunting. That load uses the 175 gr Elite Hunter. I haven't really shot much of the Berger offerings previously, but have seen suggestions that they sometimes just don't work as intended. Have any of you personally had or seen any bad experiences? If so, at what range or impact velocity?

Thanks.

Welcome to LRH, and enjoy!

Regarding Berger bullets, please do not use them; they are terrible.

 

[Plinker147]

They are great bullet. I've killed a bunch of elk with the 175 EH from 90 yds to 600. I really like them.