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The Berger Elite Hunter 7mm 175 grain is one of the sharpest tools you can feed a .284 hunting rig. It takes the same proven geometry Berger uses in its match-winning Hybrid Target line and swaps in a thinner J4 hunting jacket, so you get competition-level accuracy with terminal performance built for game. For handloaders running fast-twist 7mm chamberings, this is a bullet that earns its keep from the bench to the backcountry.
The heart of this bullet is Berger's hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant nose shapes into one profile. The tangent section near the bearing surface makes the bullet easy to tune and forgiving of seating depth, while the secant portion up front flattens trajectory and trims wind drift. With a G1 BC of 0.656 and a G7 of 0.336, the 175 grain holds velocity and bucks wind about as well as anything in the 7mm class. The boat tail base helps it stay stable through the transonic range, which matters when you stretch things out.
These measure the standard 0.284 inches with an overall length of 1.502 inches and a sectional density of 0.310. Berger builds them beyond SAAMI dimensions with a longer nose, so they really shine in custom rifles where you aren't boxed in by magazine length or seating depth. A twist of 1:10 or faster is recommended to keep them stabilized. Because Berger's core and jacket process is so consistent, you can skip the tedious weight sorting and still get repeatable drops and BC box to box.
On game, the Elite Hunter is designed to penetrate a few inches before the thinner jacket lets it open up and create a large wound cavity with serious hydrostatic shock. That combination of long-range precision and dependable expansion is why these are a go-to for hunters chasing medium to large game across open country or steep terrain. Each box holds 100 bullets, components only, ready for your press.
Berger recommends a 1:10 inch twist or faster to properly stabilize this 175 grain bullet. Most modern 7mm and .284 hunting rifles fall in this range, but it's worth confirming your barrel's twist before loading. A faster twist never hurts stability with these longer, high-BC projectiles.
Yes. The Elite Hunter shares its shape and construction with Berger's match-proven Hybrid Target line, so it delivers the same accuracy potential. The main difference is a thinner J4 hunting jacket that opens up on game, making it a true dual-purpose bullet for the hunter who likes to shoot a lot at the range.
Berger designs the Elite Hunter beyond SAAMI dimensional standards with a longer nose to maximize ballistic coefficient and downrange performance. This is ideal for custom rifles and handloaders who aren't limited by magazine length or fixed seating depths. It lets you tune seating depth to your specific chamber for the best accuracy.
These are reloading components only and are not loaded ammunition. The box contains 100 projectiles for handloaders to assemble with their own brass, primers, and powder. You'll need reloading equipment and a published load recipe to put them to work.
| UPC | 679459285544 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 28554 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7MM |
| Grains | 175 |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.63 |
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