195 eol

[harfman99]

Hey I can't get any of these for my upcoming Colorado elk hunt. The round is a 7-300 norma improved. Rifle is a savage target 112 single with a 28" Oregon mountain barrel 5r 8 tw. What would be the next best thing you would use in the 185 to 195 class of bullet?

Thanks

 

[Longtine88]

180 hybrid is pretty available around lately. And I would pick it over the 195 eol in that caliber. Great bullet. Proven performance and you can compare the twos ballistics with each one's velocity and the 180 hybrid will be hard to beat.

 

[Longtine88]

Mile High has then instock now.

Berger 28407: 7mm 180gr Match Hybrid Target, 100/Box

28407: 7mm Berger 180 Hybrid bullets - Made with J4 Precision Jackets, the Hybrids have exacting tolerance and near-perfect construction.

www.milehighshooting.com

 

[The Oregonian]

If you post a want to buy for a box for two and explain your situation you may find someone willing to sell you a box.

 

[harfman99]

I have a bunch of Berger 180 184 and 190s could a person open up the tip on the 190's and go with it?

 

[MPeters]

Hey I can't get any of these for my upcoming Colorado elk hunt. The round is a 7-300 norma improved. Rifle is a savage target 112 single with a 28" Oregon mountain barrel 5r 8 tw. What would be the next best thing you would use in the 185 to 195 class of bullet?

Thanks

I sent you a pm. I have some 195's

 

[harfman99]

I have a bunch of Berger 180 184 and 190s could a person open up the tip on the 190's and go with it?

 

[HSmithTX]

180 hybrid, without a doubt. I have both and the 195 doesn't do anything the 180 doesn't until you are past 1000 or so.

 

[Joefrazell]

180 eldm is wicked on animals. 180 hybrid is great also. Sure love the 195's

 

[Joefrazell]

From my understanding tips don't really open. Bullet becomes unstable and tumbles inside

 

[Taylorbok]

Could try 190gr A-tips

 

[sable tireur]

I've been using this same cartridge for a long time. It was a little problematic at first but I solved the problems.

Unless you're getting exceptional accuracy from the 195 EOL, I would suggest either the 190 A-Tip or even better the Badlands 150 Super BD2.

I know, you'll object to using a 150 grain bullet because you think you need the performance of the 195s. Not true.

The Badlands will outperform anything that Berger can field. Your twist rate is perfect and I use one of three slower powders which burn cooler, thereby helping your throat.

https://badlandsprecision.com/product/284-150gr-bulldozer-2/

Enjoy the process!

 

[harfman99]

I've been using this same cartridge for a long time. It was a little problematic at first but I solved the problems.

Unless you're getting exceptional accuracy from the 195 EOL, I would suggest either the 190 A-Tip or even better the Badlands 150 Super BD2.

I know, you'll object to using a 150 grain bullet because you think you need the performance of the 195s. Not true.

The Badlands will outperform anything that Berger can field. Your twist rate is perfect and I use one of three slower powders which burn cooler, thereby helping your throat.

https://badlandsprecision.com/product/284-150gr-bulldozer-2/

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Enjoy the process!

What velocity are you pushing the 150?

 

[sable tireur]

3350-3380 depending on the powder. This is a slightly lower pressure load so I'm not pushing it to the limit. There is room for another node higher up.

The powders I use are cooler burning so the velocities are a little slower but barrel life is a consideration. This can be a super high performer but barrel life will be shorter. The balance to achieve is the slower/cooler powders that will all burn in this barrel length.

This barrel is 28" + a Vias brake, 1:8.5 twist.