Berger 184 hybrid

[ridgeline300]

Trying to decide between the 184 Hybrid and the 175 elite hunter in a 7 SAUM. I was surprised to see I could run both at about the same speeds. 175 was only about 20 FPS faster. I know the 175 has a good track record for killing game but does any one have any experience hunting with the 184? I have read that it is a similar structure to the 215 berger 30 cal which has been an awesome hunting bullet.

 

[eshorebwhntr]

It will be similar to the 215 other than the tip. The new target hybrid line has a melplat reducing operation that closes the hollow point off. Some people take a small drill bit and open them back up.

 

[ridgeline300]

It will be similar to the 215 other than the tip. The new target hybrid line has a melplat reducing operation that closes the hollow point off. Some people take a small drill bit and open them back up.

The 184's I have don't have the tip closed at all. It is almost identical to the 215 hybrids. Are you talking about the LRHT?

 

[eshorebwhntr]

I'm sorry, you are correct. The 190 LRHT has the small meplat.

 

[DeadmansPoint]

Bringing this back up... what drill size do you use to open the tip on the 184 hybrid?

 

[elkaholic]

Bringing this back up... what drill size do you use to open the tip on the 184 hybrid?

I've not used the 184 but I normally use about a .040". I think it's a #60?

 

[MagnumManiac]

A 1mm is #60, so .039" is the same.

Cheers.

 

[DJ Fergus]

I would be really interested to hear some terminal performance feedback on the 184. I would like to give them a try.

 

[Rhovee]

I killed a Mule deer out of a 7 SAUM with them last year. 475 yards and worked perfect. 1/2" entrance and 1" exit.

 

[lancetkenyon]

Killed two cow elk with them in a 7RM @ 3024fps. 80 & 340 yds. Worked like a charm. Same as a 180 Hyb.

I plan to shoot them in my 24" 1:8.4" 7SS I am having built right now.

 

[dogz]

Trying to decide between the 184 Hybrid and the 175 elite hunter in a 7 SAUM. I was surprised to see I could run both at about the same speeds. 175 was only about 20 FPS faster. I know the 175 has a good track record for killing game but does any one have any experience hunting with the 184? I have read that it is a similar structure to the 215 berger 30 cal which has been an awesome hunting bullet.

First things first, if...you keep both the 184 and the 175 at the same pressure's there will be more than 20 fps difference when working with a bullet 9 grains heavier/lighter.

Secondly, being as you're trying to decide between the two how have they shot in your rifle?

 

[Kimber7man]

Tagging in to read more experiences

 

[ridgeline300]

First things first, if...you keep both the 184 and the 175 at the same pressure's there will be more than 20 fps difference when working with a bullet 9 grains heavier/lighter.

Secondly, being as you're trying to decide between the two how have they shot in your rifle?

 

[DeadmansPoint]

Pshhh... ES of 4. Rookie stuff. @ridgeline300 when you learn how to reload, let us know. FFS... I need to take up knitting.