Outdrmn
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Berger 215's, 2835 fps 3/16 mild steel, 1000 yds.
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I’m a new believer in Berger bullets!
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I went over to A-tips for my 300 rum for the exact reason that they are available.
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Hornady and berger typically are my go to. Hornady first but berger seem to be ok. If you look at prs top used brands hornady eldm and berger are it.
I also have and do shoot many Berger bullets in various calibers and they are very good. I also shoot some SMK's and the ones I shoot do very well.
Something I happened upon by luck was a box of Lapua 123 grain .264's Scenar hpbt that were priced irresistible........they got me great accuracy in my Ruger LRT. Now they will be my go to bullet for there purpose.
Idaho Lefty
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I too, found that, Berger's are, WAY "Tougher" and Penetrate better than, I had originally thought !
They are my Family's, Favorite Big Game Bullet,.. Followed by, the ELD-X's,.. in our, 6.5's !
My .270 WSM Load, ( W/ 140 grain, Classic Hunter's ) launched at 3,185 FPS, punched thru, BOTH Shoulder Blades, of a Bull Elk and all the Meat in between plus, both Hides, as the Bullet's Base was tangled up, in the Hair on, the FAR side ! Lungs etc., Jello and Instant Hooves in the Air after, the Shot !
My 12 y/o grandson made, a 268 yard, One shot, DRT Kill, on a nice Muley with, an 87 grain, HVLD in his .243 Win., Tikka .
Another,.. Jello Lungs and "Pass Thru" for him ! YUP,. they ARE,.. plenty Tough !
They are my Family's, Favorite Big Game Bullet,.. Followed by, the ELD-X's,.. in our, 6.5's !
My .270 WSM Load, ( W/ 140 grain, Classic Hunter's ) launched at 3,185 FPS, punched thru, BOTH Shoulder Blades, of a Bull Elk and all the Meat in between plus, both Hides, as the Bullet's Base was tangled up, in the Hair on, the FAR side ! Lungs etc., Jello and Instant Hooves in the Air after, the Shot !
My 12 y/o grandson made, a 268 yard, One shot, DRT Kill, on a nice Muley with, an 87 grain, HVLD in his .243 Win., Tikka .
Another,.. Jello Lungs and "Pass Thru" for him ! YUP,. they ARE,.. plenty Tough !
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I bet those would put some hurt on coyotes too. What twist is your 20BRA and how fast do you push those?
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PApa Black
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I agree with Robert: I've been shooting Berger for 12 years in all my rifles!
WildRose
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And an Accubond, Partition, Interbond or good Mono will punch straight through it like a paper puncher.
It doesn't take much to penetrate mild steel.
WildRose
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Virtually all bullets are factory made. There are very few cast bullet options available for centerfires.
I've been around a good while and never met anyone casting their own bullets for any modern centerfire.
Barts, Vapor Trail, JLK, Hammers,..etc etc etc...are considered custom made bullets.
Berger, Hornady and Sierra are considered "factory".
I know plenty of old timers that still cast bullets.
WildRose
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They are all made in factories, custom or not, the only difference is the scale of the factory and of course the levels and quality of QC and customer service which is virtually always better with the custom shops.
The designation difference then is one of "mass marketed and produced" and "custom produced".
