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The Berger 7mm 180gr Hybrid Target is one of those bullets that has earned its spot in a lot of reloading benches, and for good reason. It carries a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.680 and a G7 of 0.349, which is exactly the kind of number you want when you're stretching things out past 800 or 1,000 yards and fighting the wind the whole way. The design came out of the aerodynamic work done by Bryan Litz, and the whole point was to give precision reloaders a projectile that cuts wind drift without being a headache to tune.
The hybrid part of the name is the real story here. Instead of picking between a tangent nose (easy to tune, more forgiving on seating depth) or a secant nose (slicker through the air, but fussy about where you seat it), Berger blended both into one profile. Near the bearing surface it starts off tangent to keep things easy to load, then transitions to a secant shape up front for that flatter trajectory and reduced wind drift. In plain terms, you spend less time chasing the lands and more time shooting tight groups.
These ride on Berger's J4 Target Jacket, which is held to tight tolerances and is a big part of why these bullets have a reputation for consistent, repeatable results on paper. With a sectional density of 0.319, a 0.284 diameter, and an overall length right around 1.527 inches, they want a barrel with a 1:9 twist or faster to stabilize properly. That faster twist requirement is worth checking against your rifle before you commit a load workup to them.
This bullet has become a staple in cartridges like the 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 28 Nosler, and 7 SAUM. Reloaders running the 7 PRC have reported sub-half-MOA groups once seating depth is dialed in, and the hybrid design is a big reason it's often described as an easy bullet to find an accurate load with. If you're building match loads or long range rounds and want a projectile that rewards careful handloading, these 180 grain Hybrids are a proven pick.
Berger lists a minimum twist rate of 1:9 inches or faster to properly stabilize these 180 grain bullets. Plenty of modern 7mm chamberings like the 7mm PRC come with faster twists that handle them with no trouble. If your rifle has a slower twist, check it before building a load around these.
These are a popular choice for the 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, 28 Nosler, and 7mm SAUM, among other 7mm offerings. Reloaders have reported excellent accuracy in the 7 PRC once seating depth is sorted, with groups well under an inch. Any 7mm case that can run a heavier bullet at a reasonable velocity is fair game.
The hybrid ogive blends a tangent nose shape near the bearing surface with a secant shape up front. The tangent portion makes the bullet forgiving on seating depth and easier to tune, while the secant portion gives you a flatter trajectory and less wind drift. It is basically Berger's way of getting the best of both designs in one projectile.
These are component bullets only, meaning projectiles for handloading. The box contains 500 bullets with no powder, primers, or brass. You will need the rest of your reloading components and proper load data to build finished cartridges.
| UPC | 679459287074 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 28707 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 284 Caliber |
| Grains | 180 |
| Quantity | 500 |
| Shipping Weight | 13.25 |
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