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Berger's 6.5mm 140 grain Long Range Boat Tail Target is one of those bullets that has earned its spot on the firing line the hard way, by winning matches and holding tiny groups downrange. This is a .264 diameter projectile built for reloaders chasing real accuracy, whether you're shooting 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, or any other 6.5 cartridge that'll stabilize a 140 grain pill.
The heart of this bullet is Berger's J4 Target Jacket, the same precision jacket that built the company's reputation for consistency. A tangent ogive sits up front, which is a big part of why these bullets are so friendly to load. Tangent designs are far less fussy about seating depth than a secant profile, so you can get them shooting well without spending a week chasing the perfect jump to the lands. The G1 ballistic coefficient comes in at 0.593 (0.304 G7), with a sectional density of 0.287, giving you the kind of wind-bucking performance that keeps vertical tight when the distance stretches out.
These run a published overall length of 1.397 inches and need a 1:8 twist barrel or faster to stabilize properly, so check your barrel before you buy. The true boat tail base helps the bullet transition smoothly and hold velocity downrange, which is exactly what you want for mid-range and long-range target work. Keep in mind this is a component projectile, not loaded ammunition, so you'll be assembling your own rounds with your preferred powder and brass.
Walt Berger started this company because he wanted better results in competition, and that philosophy still shows up in every box. If you're loading for a 6.5 and want a proven, record-setting target bullet that won't fight you at the reloading bench, this one's tough to beat.
Berger lists a minimum twist rate of 1:8 or faster to properly stabilize this 140 grain bullet. Most modern 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5mm match barrels are cut at 1:8, so you're usually good to go. If your barrel is slower than that, the bullet may not stabilize well enough to hold tight groups.
This is a component projectile only, not loaded ammunition. You'll need brass, powder, and primers to assemble your own cartridges. It's intended for handloaders and reloaders building their own match rounds.
A tangent ogive is far more forgiving of seating depth than a secant profile, which means these bullets are easier to tune and tend to shoot well across a wider range of jump to the lands. That saves you time at the bench chasing the perfect load. It's a major reason the Long Range BT Target is popular with competitive shooters.
Berger designed this bullet for target work beyond mid-range, with many shooters running it out to 600 yards and farther. The high G1 BC of 0.593 and true boat tail base help it buck wind and hold velocity downrange. It's a solid choice for both mid-range and long-range precision matches.
| UPC | 679459264099 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 60-26409 |
| Bullet Caliber | 6.5mm |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5MM |
| Grains | 140 |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.1125 |
| Product Type | LRBT TGT |
| Units per Box | 100 |
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