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The Berger Hybrid Target 6.5mm (.264) 140 gr is one of the most popular long range bullets on the planet, and it earned that reputation the hard way: on the firing line. This is a jacketed hollow point boat tail (HPBT) projectile built for folks who load their own and chase small groups, whether that's a 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 6.5-284, or just about any 6.5mm that'll stabilize a 140 class bullet. With a G1 BC of 0.607 and a G7 of 0.311, it carries its speed and bucks the wind about as well as anything in its weight class.
The hybrid design is the whole story here. Berger blends a tangent ogive near the bearing surface, which makes the bullet easy to tune and less picky about seating depth, into a secant nose that keeps drag low and the BC high. In plain terms, you spend less time fighting your load and more time shooting good groups. It's a design that rewards reloaders who want consistency without endless seating depth testing.
Every one of these is built on J4 Precision Target Jackets, which are known for some of the tightest concentricity in the industry. Berger's core manufacturing is dialed in enough that you don't need to sort these by weight before a match, which saves a ton of bench time. The boat tail base helps the bullet stay stable through the transonic window, so it keeps doing its job way out past where flat-base bullets start to wobble.
To get the most out of this bullet, you'll want a barrel with a 1:8" twist or faster to keep it spinning right. Bullet diameter is .264" and overall length runs about 1.407", with a sectional density of 0.287. It's a go-to for PRS, F-Class, and long range target work, and it's equally at home for a handloader who just wants repeatable drops and tight vertical at distance. Keep in mind these are components only, not loaded ammunition.
Berger recommends a 1:8" twist or faster to properly stabilize this 140 grain bullet. Most modern 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5mm precision barrels are cut at 1:8" or 1:7.5", so you're usually in good shape. If you're running a slower twist, this bullet may not stabilize reliably.
No, and that's one of the nice things about Berger's J4 jacket and tight core process. The consistency from bullet to bullet is good enough that most shooters load straight from the box without sorting. That saves a lot of time at the bench while still giving you reliable BC and vertical.
Any 6.5mm (.264 caliber) cartridge that can handle a 140 class bullet is fair game. It's hugely popular in 6.5 Creedmoor, but it also runs great in 6.5×47 Lapua, 6.5-284 Norma, 6.5 PRC, and similar chamberings. Just confirm your barrel twist handles the 140 grain weight.
The hybrid ogive blends a tangent section near the bearing surface with a secant nose. The tangent part makes the bullet forgiving about seating depth so it's easier to tune, while the secant nose keeps the BC high for flatter flight and less wind drift. In short, you get long range performance without fussing over seating depth for days.
| UPC | 679459264143 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 26414 |
| Bullet Caliber | 6.5mm |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5MM |
| Grains | 140Gr |
| Product Type | Hybrid Target |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.11 |
| Units per Box | 100 |
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