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The Berger Elite Hunter .25 Cal 133 grain is built for folks running the newer crop of fast .25 caliber cartridges and wanting to reach way out there. With a G1 BC of 0.613 and a G7 of 0.315, this bullet fights the wind and holds its energy at distances where a lot of traditional hunting bullets have given up. It shares its construction and shape with Berger's Hybrid Target line, so you get match-grade consistency with terminal performance tuned for game.
The heart of this bullet is Berger's hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant nose profiles into one shape. The payoff is aerodynamic efficiency that keeps wind drift down, plus a design that's forgiving about seating depth. That last part is a real gift during load development, since you're not chasing hundredths of an inch to find a node. The boat tail base helps it stay stable as velocity bleeds off at extended range, especially through that transonic window.
Where this bullet separates itself from the target versions is the thinner J4 precision jacket. On impact it penetrates a few inches before it begins to open, then expands quickly and creates a substantial wound cavity. That combination of penetration and rapid expansion makes it a strong choice for small to medium game like whitetail, with enough retained energy for solid hydrostatic shock out past 500 yards.
This one measures .257 in diameter and runs about 1.407 inches overall, with a sectional density of 0.288. You'll want a barrel with a 1:8 twist or faster to keep it stabilized. It's a natural fit for the 25 Creedmoor, 25-06 Remington, 25×47, and 25 PRC, so if you're feeding one of those rifles and handloading for reach, this bullet gives you a lot to work with.
It's built around the long-range .25 caliber cartridges, including the 25 Creedmoor, 25-06 Remington, 25×47, and 25 PRC. The heavier weight and high ballistic coefficient let these cartridges stretch their legs well past 500 yards. If you're handloading for any fast .25 and want reach, this bullet is right in its element.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:8 or faster to keep this bullet properly stabilized. A faster twist won't hurt it, but anything slower than 1:8 may not let it reach its full accuracy and BC potential. Check your barrel's twist before loading these up.
The Elite Hunter is identical in construction, shape, and performance to the Hybrid Target series, with one key change. It uses a thinner J4 precision jacket so the bullet expands rapidly on game after penetrating a few inches into the vitals. That gives you match-grade accuracy with terminal performance tuned for hunting.
The hybrid ogive blends tangent and secant nose shapes, which reduces sensitivity to seating depth. In plain terms, you don't have to chase an exact seating depth to find an accurate load, so working up a load tends to go faster and smoother. You still get the aerodynamic benefits of a secant profile without the finicky nature.
| UPC | 679459255868 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 25586 |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 2.01 |
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