Description
Berger's 6mm 68 grain Flat Base Target bullet has earned its reputation among benchrest crowds for one reason: it stacks rounds into one ragged hole when you do your part. These are .243 diameter projectiles weighing 68 grains, built to match-grade standards with a tangent ogive profile that's known for being easy to load, tune, and shoot. The flat base design adds to the inherent stability of the bullet, which is a big part of why these print such consistent groups at short and mid-range distances.
What Sets the 6mm 68gr FB Target Apart
The heart of this bullet is the J4 Precision target jacket. These jackets are held to a Total Indicated Runout of plus or minus .0001, with manufacturing tolerances tight enough that every bullet in the box pulls its weight. That jacket uniformity translates directly to downrange consistency, which is exactly what you want when a tenth of an inch decides a match. With a G1 BC listed around 0.255 and a sectional density of 0.165, this projectile is dialed in for the 300 yards and under game where a boat tail isn't needed.
Loading the Berger 68gr Flat Base .243
These like a 1:13 inch twist or faster to stabilize properly, so check your barrel before you start working up a load. The overall length runs 0.833 inches with a base to ogive measurement of 0.402 inches, handy numbers to have when you're setting seating depth. Because of the tangent ogive, these bullets tend to be less picky about seating depth than VLD designs, which makes finding an accurate node a bit less of a chase for folks newer to load development.
If you're building loads for a 6mm benchrest rig, a .243 Win, or a wildcat chasing varmints and paper, this 68 grainer is a proven performer that rewards careful reloading with real accuracy.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Berger Bullets
- Manufacturer Part Number: 24411
- UPC: 679459244114
- Caliber: 6mm (.243)
- Bullet Diameter: 0.243 inch
- Bullet Weight: 68 Grain
- Product Line: FB Target
- Base Style: Flat Base
- Ogive Style: Tangent
- Jacket: J4 Target Jacket
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.255
- Sectional Density: 0.165
- Minimum Twist Rate: 1:13 inch or faster
- Overall Length: 0.833 inch
- Base to Ogive: 0.402 inch
- Quantity: 100 Per Box
What’s Included
- 100 Berger 6mm 68gr Flat Base Target bullets (24411)
Frequently Asked Questions
What twist rate do the Berger 6mm 68gr Flat Base Target bullets need?
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:13 inches or faster to properly stabilize this 68 grain bullet. Most 6mm and .243 barrels fall in this range, but it's worth confirming your barrel's twist before working up a load. Faster twists like 1:12 or 1:10 will also run these without issue.
Are these loaded ammunition or reloading components?
These are reloading bullets only, not loaded ammunition. You'll need your own brass, powder, primers, and the proper dies to assemble finished cartridges. They come 100 projectiles to the box.
Why choose a flat base instead of a boat tail design?
The flat base adds to the inherent stability of the bullet and is popular for the tightest possible accuracy at short and mid-range distances inside 300 yards. Boat tails shine at longer ranges where the better ballistic coefficient matters more. For benchrest and close paper work, the flat base is a proven choice.
What makes the J4 jacket on the Berger 68gr Flat Base worth it?
J4 Precision jackets are held to a Total Indicated Runout of plus or minus .0001 with extremely tight manufacturing tolerances. That consistency from bullet to bullet is a major contributor to the small groups these are known for. It's one of the reasons Berger has such a following among precision reloaders.







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