Berger Hybrid Target Bullets

[fruitnut]

I'm aiming for vital organs, any bones in the way get broken/penetrated as a result. Based on your questions it seems that you haven't had significant experience with shoulder shots?

Right, I've aimed center of lungs figuring that was the biggest vital zone.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Right, I've aimed center of lungs figuring that was the biggest vital zone.

You're not wrong, but don't be afraid of the shoulder at all.

 

[TennJed]

I'm aiming for vital organs, any bones in the way get broken/penetrated as a result. Based on your questions it seems that you haven't had significant experience with shoulder shots?

I'm new to all this and sorry... But for us newbies, you're experience is extremely welcome

 

[WeiserBucks]

I'm new to all this and sorry... But for us newbies, you're experience is extremely welcome

We all started somewhere, hopefully folks are able to gain a little knowledge and perspective from these discussions.

 

[bultinkle]

They work well.

The 215 hybrid is absolutely phenomenal IME

 

[Blaster 1]

They work well.

The 215 hybrid is absolutely phenomenal IME

I shoot the 300gr otm berger in my 338 terminator and it kills elk one at 840yds and one at 1330yds

 

[Joefrazell]

Gunna be using them on elk here shortly. I've used them on a few mule deer. They're a pretty decent bullet. Hitting a bit of bone on the way in is never a bad idea just to insure bullet upset especially as velocity degrades.

 

[Mcranch]

Concerning the hybrid 215, wasn't there discussion on them not opening up and the tips were having to be drilled? That would be a concern with any target bullet compared to a hunting bullet? I have been using the 205 Berger and they have worked well for me. I check each with a very small drill bit by hand and the 205 have been consistent in depth at the tip.

 

[Idaho Lefty]

I aim directly for the shoulders and usually get a full pass through. Dozens of elk, deer, bears and caribou have proven the bulletproof shoulder theory false.

Yup,.. AGREE !
I only had, a High shoulder shot available, as I had to Shoot OVER, some Sage brush ( kneeling, w/ Stix ).
The 140 grain Classic Hunter, .270 WSM Bullet @ 3,175 FPS,.. PASSED Completely through, BOTH Upper shoulder Blades and, a LOT of Meat on an Idaho Bull at, 115 yards ( insides Jello ) found the Jacket Base with, a small amount of Lead in it, Balled up in the Off-side Hair,..
Looking EXACTLY , Like, the Post 19 Bullet ! Yup,. DRT !
Boiler Room or, Shoulders, makes,. NO,. Difference !
Just AVOID, squarely hitting,. the Tasty,. Back Straps on upper shoulder, shots !

 

[bultinkle]

Concerning the hybrid 215, wasn't there discussion on them not opening up and the tips were having to be drilled? That would be a concern with any target bullet compared to a hunting bullet? I have been using the 205 Berger and they have worked well for me. I check each with a very small drill bit by hand and the 205 have been consistent in depth at the tip.

It's more of a hollowpoint thing than a "target bullet" thing.

I always just picked the ones with cleared/not squished tips for hunting. But some people kind of cleaned them out with a tiny drill bit. You don't really "drill" them. More like a toothpick kinda thing.

I've mostly moved to plastic tipped target bullets which don't have that problem, but that doesn't make the bergers not good. They are, I just would use the ones with funky tips at the range

 

[lancetkenyon]

Here are the Berger Hyb/OTMs I use in my hunting rifles:

6mm 105 Hyb
.257 135 LRHT
6.5mm 130 OTM
6.5mm 140 Hyb
6.5mm 144 LRHT
7mm 180 Hyb
7mm 184 Hyb
.308 215 Hyb
.308 230 Hyb
.308 230 OTM

 

[TennJed]

Here are the Berger Hyb/OTMs I use in my hunting rifles:

6mm 105 Hyb
.257 135 LRHT
6.5mm 130 OTM
6.5mm 140 Hyb
6.5mm 144 LRHT
7mm 180 Hyb
7mm 184 Hyb
.308 215 Hyb
.308 230 Hyb
.308 230 OTM

Thank you