Description
Berger built the 208 grain Long Range Hybrid Target around one simple idea: a high BC is great, but consistency is what actually wins matches. These .30 caliber (0.308") projectiles carry a G1 BC of 0.689 and a G7 BC of 0.354, and thanks to Berger's MRT (Meplat Reduction Technology), that BC stays remarkably steady from bullet to bullet. Less variation means tighter vertical dispersion, less wind drift, and a higher hit percentage when the distance stretches out.
What Makes the 208gr LR Hybrid Target Tick
The hybrid ogive is the heart of this bullet. Near the bearing surface it starts as a tangent shape, which makes it forgiving and easy to tune, then transitions into a secant profile for a flatter trajectory and reduced drift. That blend gives you a bullet that's less fussy about seating depth and jump than a pure secant design, which is a real help when you're chasing a load. Each one rides on a J4 Target jacket, one of the most concentric copper jackets around, so the core-to-jacket consistency stays tight through the whole box.
Dialing In the 30 Caliber LRHT
These run a minimum twist of 1:10" or faster, so make sure your barrel can stabilize a 208 grain pillar before you load up. With an overall length of 1.575", a 0.49" bearing surface, and a sectional density of 0.313, they're a heavier, longer offering that rewards a careful workup. F-TR competitors leaned on this bullet during development because it offers a touch more weight and a noticeably higher BC than the 200.20X, with a longer bearing surface that tends to be more forgiving with charge weights and seating depth.
Who Reaches For These
F-TR shooters, PRS folks, and anyone loading .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, .300 PRC, or similar 30 cal cases for serious distance work will feel right at home here. Keep in mind these are reloading components, not loaded ammunition, so you'll need your own brass, powder, and primers to put them to work.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Berger Bullets
- Manufacturer Part Number: 30785
- UPC: 679459307857
- Caliber: .30 Caliber
- Bullet Diameter: 0.308"
- Bullet Weight: 208 Grain
- Product Line: Long Range Hybrid Target (LRHT)
- Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
- Ogive Style: LR Hybrid
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.689
- G7 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.354
- G7 Form Factor: 0.884
- Sectional Density: 0.313
- Overall Length (OAL): 1.575"
- Minimum Twist Rate: 1:10" or faster
- Quantity: 250 per box
What’s Included
- 250 Berger 30 Caliber 208 grain Long Range Hybrid Target bullets
Frequently Asked Questions
What twist rate do I need to stabilize the Berger 208gr LR Hybrid Target?
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:10" or faster for this 208 grain bullet. A 1:10 barrel will typically get the job done, but faster twists like 1:9 or 1:8 can give you extra stability margin, especially in colder weather or at higher elevations. If your rifle has a slower twist, this heavier projectile may not stabilize properly.
Are these loaded cartridges or reloading components?
These are reloading components, meaning the bullets only. You'll need your own brass, powder, and primers to build finished ammunition. They are not loaded, ready-to-fire rounds.
What cartridges work well with the 30 Caliber 208gr LR Hybrid Target?
Since these are .308 diameter projectiles, they're a natural fit for 30 caliber cases like .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .30-06, .300 PRC, and .300 Norma. F-TR competitors developed this bullet specifically for long-range target work, so it shines in cartridges that can push a 208 grain bullet at good velocity.
What makes the LR Hybrid Target design different from a standard match bullet?
The hybrid ogive blends a tangent profile near the bearing surface, which makes the bullet forgiving and easy to tune, with a secant nose that flattens trajectory and cuts wind drift. Berger's MRT meplat reduction technology also tightens BC variation, so you get more consistent drop and drift from shot to shot. The result is a bullet that's both high-BC and less sensitive to seating depth than a pure secant design.




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