Berger Long Range Hybrid Target terminal performance?

[Huntnful]

Has anyone done a decent amount of killing with the Berger Long Range Hybrid Targets (the "pointed" ones)? Specifically the 30cal 220gr. & 208gr.

I spoke with one member that had great success with the 220's and was curious is there's more field reports? Thank you!

 

[DJ Fergus]

There's a thread on the 208. I can't remember which forum but I think it's here on LRH. Could be on accurate shooter or Long-range only. Supposedly they mushroomed.

 

[Huntnful]

There's a thread on the 208. I can't remember which forum but I think it's here on LRH. Could be on accurate shooter or Long-range only. Supposedly they mushroomed.

Thank you!

 

[badthirtyone]

Yep. It's here. @Longtine88 has done most of the work.

Berger 208 LRHT on game

Anyone run these thru a critter yet? Expansion or no? I heard of the 220 making a couple perfect kills. Tips break off and/or cave in to start expansion maybe?

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[Huntnful]

Yep. It's here. @Longtine88 has done most of the work.

Berger 208 LRHT on game

Anyone run these thru a critter yet? Expansion or no? I heard of the 220 making a couple perfect kills. Tips break off and/or cave in to start expansion maybe?

www.longrangehunting.com

That's great! Thank you for the link also

 

[Flyjunky]

Head over to LRO as well for more info.

Just curious, why not run the 215.....very, very proven track record.

 

[Longtine88]

Everyone is looking for alternatives to 215's currently.

 

[Kimber7man]

Head over to LRO as well for more info.

Just curious, why not run the 215.....very, very proven track record.

215's are no bueno right now, backordered into kingdom come…

 

[Huntnful]

Head over to LRO as well for more info.

Just curious, why not run the 215.....very, very proven track record.

Everyone is looking for alternatives to 215's currently.

215's are no bueno right now, backordered into kingdom come…

Yep, these dudes nailed it. Also, the 220 with the same BC as the 230, but potentially being able to be pushed faster, is also intriguing.

 

[Kimber7man]

I'm actually waiting for a back order of 205 elite hunters to arrive, to try in my 20" 300 WSM…

 

[Flyjunky]

215's are no bueno right now, backordered into kingdom come…

I have had backorders in at a few places since last March but I was able to pick up 5 (250ct) boxes last month from Brownells. I got lucky on that and from what I've heard Berger is doing a huge run of them right now so my backorders should also be filled in the next couple months. Then I'll be set for a while.

 

[7.62 Gunner]

Has anyone done a decent amount of killing with the Berger Long Range Hybrid Targets (the "pointed" ones)? Specifically the 30cal 220gr. & 208gr.

I spoke with one member that had great success with the 220's and was curious is there's more field reports? Thank you!

I'm shooting the 220s in my 30 Nos
I killed a bull at 300 yards and was really impressed with the terminal performance.
It opened up well and penetrated to the front of the scapula stopping under the fur.
I also shot a buck at 530 yards with a 220 and it passed through leaving an impressive wound channel.
MV was 2975

 

[Huntnful]

I'm shooting the 220s in my 30 Nos
I killed a bull at 300 yards and was really impressed with the terminal performance.
It opened up well and penetrated to the front of the scapula stopping under the fur.
I also shot a buck at 530 yards with a 220 and it passed through leaving an impressive wound channel.
MV was 2975

Excellent! Thank you for the data!

 

[Jeffrey Van Zandt]

Has anyone done a decent amount of killing with the Berger Long Range Hybrid Targets (the "pointed" ones)? Specifically the 30cal 220gr. & 208gr.

I spoke with one member that had great success with the 220's and was curious is there's more field reports? Thank you!

lot on the 215 hybrid and it is all I have used up here in my 300 win. works good on moose boos and bears and wolves also