Which Berger?

[thaught]

Finished a 30 Nosler build. 26" Proof barrel with 1-9.4" twist rate. This rifle will be used for primarily for elk. Which bullet is better? The 215 Hybrid of 230 OTM?

 

[Bang4theBuck]

I shoot the 215, but I also have a 10 twist. I'm not familiar with the terminal performance of the 230, but the 215 is a Hammer on Elk.

 

[Bang4theBuck]

Forgot to mention, my 215s are seated out a ways and I don't have much room left in the magazine. Im not sure anything longer than the 215 would even work for me. Might be something to consider before you buy a bunch of 230s

 

[Slick8]

Here's my APR Defiance with a muller barrel and AG stock. Running ADG brass, redding dies, and H1k pushing a 230 berger at 2950 from a 26 inch barrel.

A pic of a loaded 215 berger and groups of the 230 berger at 100, 300 and 600. These were shot on 3 different trips over a 2 week period COLD bore dial and shoot.

I also shot a 3 inch group at 300 with 1 round of each; 200 nos accubond, 200 federal trl, 215 and 230 berger.

 

[thaught]

Here's my APR Defiance with a muller barrel and AG stock. Running ADG brass, redding dies, and H1k pushing a 230 berger at 2950 from a 26 inch barrel.

A pic of a loaded 215 berger and groups of the 230 berger at 100, 300 and 600. These were shot on 3 different trips over a 2 week period COLD bore dial and shoot.

I also shot a 3 inch group at 300 with 1 round of each; 200 nos accubond, 200 federal trl, 215 and 230 berger.
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Thanks. Impressive shooting

 

[gillettehunter]

Might ask Broz over on Long range only. I believe he likes the 230 when you can push them fast enough.
Bruce

 

[L.Sherm]

Stick with the 215 in a Nosler the 230 is better suited for the really big 30's

 

[L.Sherm]

Finished a 30 Nosler build. 26" Proof barrel with 1-9.4" twist rate. This rifle will be used for primarily for elk. Which bullet is better? The 215 Hybrid of 230 OTM?

Gonna depend on freebore also.

 

[Corvalliscory]

@L.Sherm not trying to derail the thread but what about a 300 Norma IMP with a 1in9 26in barrel and a decent amount of freebore using N570, lapua brass, etc? I bought 215's for a little more speed and less recoil but should I go the 230 route?

 

[elkaholic]

@L.Sherm not trying to derail the thread but what about a 300 Norma IMP with a 1in9 26in barrel and a decent amount of freebore using N570, lapua brass, etc? I bought 215's for a little more speed and less recoil but should I go the 230 route?

With that case, I would run the 245. I run them right at 3000' out of my 28" 30 SM and they are impressive!!

 

[L.Sherm]

@L.Sherm not trying to derail the thread but what about a 300 Norma IMP with a 1in9 26in barrel and a decent amount of freebore using N570, lapua brass, etc? I bought 215's for a little more speed and less recoil but should I go the 230 route?

I'd try them both, surely you have a break on it?

 

[L.Sherm]

With that case, I would run the 245. I run them right at 3000' out of my 28" 30 SM and they are impressive!!

Will a 9 stabilize the 245's

 

[L.Sherm]

I just ran the numbers on a 9 with the 245 it will be fine about the same with a 10 and 215.

 

[elkaholic]

Will a 9 stabilize the 245's

Yes, mine shoots extremely well at long range.