Berger vs A-Tip for hunting

[4xforfun]

Having a hard time finding 338 Bergers, but I see a few places with the A-Tip. I LOVE the Bergers and never even shot the A-Tips. Any real world experience using the A-tip on game? 338 EDGE and Lapua speeds.

Thanks,
Tod

 

[Trm82]

Having a hard time finding 338 Bergers, but I see a few places with the A-Tip. I LOVE the Bergers and never even shot the A-Tips. Any real world experience using the A-tip on game? 338 EDGE and Lapua speeds.

Thanks,
Tod

What's your max range ?

 

[Trm82]

I'd be looking at Badlands Bullets .

 

[4xforfun]

What's your max range ?

Actually, I am flush with bullets, but I have 4 different friends who recently built 338's looking for bullets and my help. I have given all of my stash that I am willing to give. So, as far as range, they shoot different areas, but I would say in the 800 - 1200 range would be max. The furthest I have tried with my EDGE is 750ish and the Bergers did exactly what they should. All of my longest kills (between 1000 and 1050 yards) came with a 300 WBY and the 210/215 Bergers.

This will be for big northern deer.

 

[Quicksilver338]

Consider looking into the 285eldm, it will mimic the berger in performance based off how the 225 eldm performs on game.

 

[Buttermilk]

Not a 338, but I did use a 166 A-Tip 7mm bullet from my 28 Nosler at 3331 fps MV for a 30 yard shot on a mature buck. Complete penetration and big exit hole. Deer ran 25-30 yards and piled up.

I will use the bullet again.

 

[4xforfun]

I'd be looking at Badlands Bullets .

I looked on their website...it's not very informative as to which bullets are for what.

 

[Trm82]

I looked on their website...it's not very informative as to which bullets are for what.

I agree it's not the best site

I think for hunting you'd want the bulldozers.

 

[martyj]

A tips shoot well and are very accurate but not sure about expansion for hunting.
I had them out to 1800 yards with good results

 

[sp6x6]

I would consider the ELDM AND 250 BERGER IF YOU LIKE THE 300.

 

[4xforfun]

I would consider the ELDM AND 250 BERGER IF YOU LIKE THE 300.

Finding lots of various 338 Hornady's, but the 250 Berger's are just as scarce as the 300"s.

 

[Trm82]

The Badland 275 gr superbulldozer or the 250 gr bulldozer would be awesome and look to be available.
Just need to make sure you have the twist for the 275 gr

 

[FEENIX]

Having a hard time finding 338 Bergers, but I see a few places with the A-Tip. I LOVE the Bergers and never even shot the A-Tips. Any real world experience using the A-tip on game? 338 EDGE and Lapua speeds.

Thanks,
Tod

Which Bergers are you looking for?

 

[4xforfun]

Which Bergers are you looking for?

300 Hunting