Description
The Berger Elite Hunter 6mm Creedmoor represents what happens when rifle ammunition engineering focuses on real-world hunting performance. Built around the 108 grain Elite Hunter bullet, this load delivers everything modern hunters expect: excellent accuracy, reliable expansion, and ballistics that stay flat downrange.
What Makes the 108gr Elite Hunter Stand Out
The 108 grain bullet uses Berger's hybrid ogive design, which starts as a tangent near the bearing surface for easy tuning, then transitions to a secant shape that produces a flatter trajectory and reduced wind drift. This translates to less correction needed between shooting positions and more confidence when conditions aren't perfect. The boat tail profile adds aerodynamic efficiency, particularly beneficial during transonic to subsonic transitions at distance. Combined with a muzzle velocity of 2931 fps, this ammunition shoots remarkably flat for a cartridge that still delivers effective energy well beyond typical hunting ranges.
Engineered for Controlled Expansion
Berger's J4 Precision Jacket sets this ammunition apart from standard hunting loads. The jacket is constructed to penetrate 2-3 inches into vital areas before expanding, creating a wound cavity that ensures quick, ethical kills. The controlled expansion delivers maximum hydrostatic shock while retaining enough energy to perform effectively from close range well past 500 yards. This balance matters when hunting pressure and shot angle are variables you can't control.
Purpose-Built for Small to Mid-Sized Game
The 6mm Creedmoor is already known for its balance of ballistics, recoil, and terminal performance. The Elite Hunter ammunition optimizes that cartridge specifically for hunters using white-tailed deer and similar game at distances beyond what traditional rifles deliver. The high ballistic coefficient means wind drift stays minimal, and the flat trajectory reduces the complexity of range estimation. Whether you hunt thick timber or open country, the combination of accuracy, velocity, and controlled expansion makes these loads a capable choice for ethical, successful hunts.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 6mm Creedmoor
- Bullet Weight: 108 grains
- Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
- Bullet Model: Elite Hunter
- Muzzle Velocity: 2931 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 2060 ft-lbs
- Ballistic Coefficient (G1): 0.559
- Sectional Density: 0.261
- Rounds per Box: 20
- Case Type: Brass
- Primer Type: Large Rifle
- UPC: 679459200400
- Manufacturer Part Number: 20040
- Manufacturer: Berger Bullets
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of factory loaded 6mm Creedmoor ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Berger Elite Hunter 108gr ammunition work well for long-range hunting?
Yes. The 108 grain Elite Hunter is specifically engineered for taking game at longer ranges. The high ballistic coefficient combined with the hybrid ogive design keeps wind drift minimal and trajectory flat well beyond typical hunting distances. Energy retention past 500 yards is strong enough for controlled expansion on small to mid-sized game like white-tailed deer.
What's the difference between Elite Hunter and other Berger hunting bullets?
Elite Hunters use Berger's thinner J4 Precision Jacket designed specifically for rapid expansion on game animals. This jacket allows controlled penetration of 2-3 inches into vitals before expanding, creating a massive wound cavity. The hybrid ogive offers the same ballistic efficiency as Berger's match bullets, but the hunting jacket prioritizes terminal performance.
How consistent is this factory-loaded ammunition?
Berger's factory loads maintain tight quality control through careful component selection and precise loading to specification. Each box contains 20 consistent rounds using identical components, so velocity and ballistics from round to round are reliable for hunting applications.
Is this ammunition suitable for competitive shooting as well as hunting?
This ammunition is purpose-built for hunting applications. For competitive precision rifle matches, Berger offers dedicated match ammunition lines. The Elite Hunter's controlled expansion characteristics and thinner jacket are optimized for game performance, not target-only shooting.





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