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<blockquote data-quote="Broz" data-source="post: 728160" data-attributes="member: 7503"><p>The answer is yes. They will work for both. But understand no bullet can be best at both. In order to get good expansion at long distances where velocity of the bullet is lower, you will have more expansion at short distances with higher bullet velocity. Plenty on game has been taken at close range with Bergers, just expect more damage and larger exits than a less expansive bullet. But the less expansive bullet has a higher risk of no expansion at long range. So, my personal preference is a bullet with great BC for less drift and better placement along with great accuracy at long range that also will kill effectively at short distances where shot placement is easier.</p><p> </p><p>We took 19 big game animals this season at both close and long distances with the same rifle and Berger bullets. I posted pics of the entrances and exits on the kills in this thread. Look it over and decide if the Bergers will work for your needs. I would also suggest you consider the 180s as I feel it is better to use the larger offerings for the caliber in all hunting situations where long range could be involved.</p><p> </p><p>Here are a couple threads with actual field results.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/cmparing-berger-210-vld-215-hybrid-88657/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/cmparing-berger-210-vld-215-hybrid-88657/</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/berger-230-300-otm-hybrid-terminal-results-80283/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/berger-230-300-otm-hybrid-terminal-results-80283/</a></p><p> </p><p>Jeff</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Broz, post: 728160, member: 7503"] The answer is yes. They will work for both. But understand no bullet can be best at both. In order to get good expansion at long distances where velocity of the bullet is lower, you will have more expansion at short distances with higher bullet velocity. Plenty on game has been taken at close range with Bergers, just expect more damage and larger exits than a less expansive bullet. But the less expansive bullet has a higher risk of no expansion at long range. So, my personal preference is a bullet with great BC for less drift and better placement along with great accuracy at long range that also will kill effectively at short distances where shot placement is easier. We took 19 big game animals this season at both close and long distances with the same rifle and Berger bullets. I posted pics of the entrances and exits on the kills in this thread. Look it over and decide if the Bergers will work for your needs. I would also suggest you consider the 180s as I feel it is better to use the larger offerings for the caliber in all hunting situations where long range could be involved. Here are a couple threads with actual field results. [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/cmparing-berger-210-vld-215-hybrid-88657/[/URL] [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/berger-230-300-otm-hybrid-terminal-results-80283/[/URL] Jeff [/QUOTE]
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