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This is Berger's answer for the reloader who runs a magazine-fed .22 and wants match-grade behavior without babysitting every round. The 69 grain OTM (open tip match) projectile measures .224 diameter and is purpose-built for AR platforms and other modern sporting rifles turning a 1:9 twist or faster. It carries a G1 BC of 0.337 and a G7 BC of 0.167, so it hangs onto velocity where lighter bullets start to fall apart, which is exactly why it earns its keep at 300 yards and beyond.
Two things do the heavy lifting here. The tangent ogive is easy to tune and shoots well at both short and long range, meaning you don't have to chase a razor-thin seating depth window to get it grouping. Paired with that is the boat tail base, which gives an aerodynamic edge downrange, especially as the bullet transitions from transonic to subsonic where flat-base designs tend to get squirrely. For a magazine-length load meant to feed and run, that combination is hard to beat.
Berger's core-forming process is tight enough that you don't need to sort by weight before a match, which saves a ton of bench time. The J4 Precision jacket is the same one custom bullet makers reach for, held to a +/- .0003 inch concentricity tolerance, and that consistency shows up as more predictable drop, a steady BC across a lot, and less vertical at distance. Sectional density sits at 0.196, and the design plays nicely with proven .223 powders like CFE223 and Varget.
Start around magazine length, typically near 2.265 inches for AR mags, and leave yourself room to tune seating depth from there. Fast-twist gas guns love this weight, and it's a natural step up from a 55 or 60 grain load when you want to reach out without jumping all the way to an 80 grain heavy that won't fit your magazine. Chrono your loads, work up carefully, and this bullet will reward the effort with the kind of groups that win service rifle and cross-the-course matches.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:9 inch or faster to stabilize this bullet properly. Most modern AR-15 barrels run 1:8 or 1:7, so they'll handle the 69 grain with no trouble. If you're running an older 1:12 twist, you'll want to step down to a lighter bullet.
No, and that's part of the appeal. Berger's core manufacturing process is consistent enough that pre-sorting by weight isn't necessary, which saves you time at the bench. That consistency translates to more reliable drop and a steadier BC across the lot.
Yes, it's specifically designed for magazine-feed applications in ARs and other modern sporting rifles. You can seat it to standard AR magazine length, around 2.265 inches, and still have room to tune seating depth. That makes it easy to load for a gas gun without single-feeding.
The boat tail base reduces drag and gives the bullet an aerodynamic edge over flat-base designs, especially as it slows through the transonic and subsonic zones. Combined with the tangent ogive, it holds its BC and delivers consistent accuracy past 300 yards. That's where this bullet really separates itself from lighter loads.
| UPC | 679459227193 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22719 |
| Shipping Weight | 10.229 |
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