Differences between 210g hunting and 215g hybrid target (.308dia)

[Sod Farmer]

I frequently hear about the 215g Berger being used as a hunting bullet. I think that the major difference between these bullets (aside from 5g) is the thickness of the jacket and a slightly different ogive. Am I correct in thinking that the 215g bullet would be a better bullet at closer ranges (higher velocity) because it would be less likely to fragment prematurely than the lighter jacketed 210g hunting VLD? Conversely, would the 210g hunting VLD would be more likely to be effective on game at longer distances (lower velocity)?

It is not my intent to stir the pot on the reliability of Berger bullets. If you feel the urge to bash, please do it elsewhere.

 

[cohunt]

If you want actual dimensions, they are on bergers web page
https://bergerbullets.com/pdf/Quick-Reference-Sheets.pdf

 

[elkaholic]

I frequently hear about the 215g Berger being used as a hunting bullet. I think that the major difference between these bullets (aside from 5g) is the thickness of the jacket and a slightly different ogive. Am I correct in thinking that the 215g bullet would be a better bullet at closer ranges (higher velocity) because it would be less likely to fragment prematurely than the lighter jacketed 210g hunting VLD? Conversely, would the 210g hunting VLD would be more likely to be effective on game at longer distances (lower velocity)?

It is not my intent to stir the pot on the reliability of Berger bullets. If you feel the urge to bash, please do it elsewhere.

I would say, if anything, its just the opposite
The 215 has a very large hollow cavity (about . 4" deep) which helps it expand better at distance but MAYBE is more explosive close up? The tips tend to be more open on the 215 also.

 

[Sod Farmer]

elkaholic -
Thanks - - - - I learned something today. That might explain why I read about so many people using the 215g hybrid for hunting.

 

[TXAoudadKlr]

215 has a shorter bearing surface

 

[gillettehunter]

There is a thread on here stared by Broz comparing the 210 vs the 215. 3 or 400 posts or so. Answer's all of your questions.
Bruce

 

[AZShooter]

Here is Broz's old thread. Beginning compares the two bullets. It then goes on to document many animals taken with the 215 Berger

https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/comparing-the-berger-210-vld-to-the-215-hybrid.88657/

 

[Sod Farmer]

Here is Broz's old thread. Beginning compares the two bullets. It then goes on to document many animals taken with the 215 Berger

https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/comparing-the-berger-210-vld-to-the-215-hybrid.88657/

It took me a while to read all 34 pages, but well worth the time. Thanks for the link! It answered all my questions and a lot more.