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12-30-2011, 07:32 AM
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168 Berger Hybrid
Anybody using this bullet for hunting or target use?
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12-31-2011, 07:57 PM
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Re: 168 Berger Hybrid
Run the VLD over 44.8 gr RL 15 in 308. Loaded to fit detachable magazine so well off lands but shoots 1/4" groups at 2700.
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01-01-2012, 05:05 PM
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Re: 168 Berger Hybrid
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Originally Posted by ricehombre
Run the VLD over 44.8 gr RL 15 in 308. Loaded to fit detachable magazine so well off lands but shoots 1/4" groups at 2700.
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Have tested it out to 1000yds yet? I'm thinking about trying some F-class this year and want to see what people think of it to that distance.
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"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. [14] But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
If you find your self in a fair fight, your tactics suck!- Marine 1st Sergeant Jim Ryfinger
Friends don't let friends develop canonitis! - chucknbach
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01-01-2012, 06:02 PM
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Re: 168 Berger Hybrid
Tank, what chambering? I'm sure you've thought about the 180, but I figure I'd toss it out there.
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01-01-2012, 07:03 PM
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Re: 168 Berger Hybrid
Haven't tried them yet, read about them though .519 G1 .266 G7, the 185's were .567 G1 can't remember the G7 either should be good for f-class.
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01-01-2012, 07:11 PM
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Re: 168 Berger Hybrid
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Originally Posted by Good
Tank, what chambering? I'm sure you've thought about the 180, but I figure I'd toss it out there.
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Originally Posted by backwoods83
Haven't tried them yet, read about them though .519 G1 .266 G7, the 185's were .567 G1 can't remember the G7 either should be good for f-class.
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Good: .308 Winny
I've thought about the 185's, the 175's in OTM, SMK, CC, and Berger VLD. I'm boiling it down to recoil control for sustained shooting w/o a break. I'm thinking that the 185's will require a close to max load to get good velocity. The 175's though 10grains lighter will still require a close to max load for good velocity. The 168's will give less recoil, and will be able to get away with a medium load and still be at a good velocity especially with the Hybrid. I'm assuming I can run the bullet right around 2650-2700 fps to get enough velocity to be accurate and balanced at 1000yds. The reason I am wanting the 168 is due to my barrel just loving the 168NBT's. However they don't do well past 850 with the load I am using as a hunting load. I can probably push them faster, but I figure I can use this load to shoot at 800yds and shorter. When I need to go farther, than that is when I can use the 168 Hybrid. Am I thinking straight, or am I putting to much thought in to this adventure?
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Matthew 7:13-14
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. [14] But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
If you find your self in a fair fight, your tactics suck!- Marine 1st Sergeant Jim Ryfinger
Friends don't let friends develop canonitis! - chucknbach
arguing over the internet is like the special Olympics....even if you win, you are still...special!
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01-01-2012, 07:16 PM
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Re: 168 Berger Hybrid
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Originally Posted by liltank
Good: .308 Winny
I've thought about the 185's, the 175's in OTM, SMK, CC, and Berger VLD. I'm boiling it down to recoil control for sustained shooting w/o a break. I'm thinking that the 185's will require a close to max load to get good velocity. The 175's though 10grains lighter will still require a close to max load for good velocity. The 168's will give less recoil, and will be able to get away with a medium load and still be at a good velocity especially with the Hybrid. I'm assuming I can run the bullet right around 2650-2700 fps to get enough velocity to be accurate and balanced at 1000yds. The reason I am wanting the 168 is due to my barrel just loving the 168NBT's. However they don't do well past 850 with the load I am using as a hunting load. I can probably push them faster, but I figure I can use this load to shoot at 800yds and shorter. When I need to go farther, than that is when I can use the 168 Hybrid. Am I thinking straight, or am I putting to much thought in to this adventure?
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Oh, Roger that. I was thinking .284.
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