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Berger doesn't just make bullets, and this load proves it. The 7mm PRC 195gr Elite Hunter takes their own long-range hunting projectile and pairs it with match-grade brass, primers, and powder so you get factory consistency without giving up an ounce of the ballistic edge handloaders have been chasing for years. At 2825 fps out of the muzzle, this round is carrying somewhere around 3,450 ft-lbs of energy, which is a serious amount of horsepower for a 7mm.
The 195gr Elite Hunter uses Berger's hybrid ogive, a nose shape that blends a tangent profile near the bearing surface with a secant curve further forward. That combination is what gives this bullet its G1 ballistic coefficient of roughly .755 and a G7 of .387, numbers that are hard to match in a hunting bullet. Sectional density comes in at .345, which is part of why this thing bucks wind and holds velocity so well past 500 yards. A consistent core and boat tail base round out the design, so you're not fighting weight variance or excess base drag shot to shot.
The 7mm PRC ships from the factory with a 1:8 inch twist, and the 195gr Elite Hunter wants at least 1:8.3 to fully stabilize. That's about as close to a perfect match as you'll find between a factory cartridge and a heavy-for-caliber bullet, no custom chamber required. It's part of why this pairing has become popular with hunters chasing elk, mule deer, and other big game in open country where a longer poke might be the only shot you get.
The thinner J4 Precision Hunting Jacket on the Elite Hunter is built to let the bullet drive 2 to 3 inches into the vitals before it starts to expand, then it opens up and creates a wound channel that can run up to 15 inches. That delay is intentional. It keeps the bullet from blowing up on the shoulder and instead lets it do its damage where it counts, which translates to fast, humane kills even when the range gets long.
No custom barrel needed here. The 7mm PRC comes standard with a 1:8 inch twist, and this bullet only needs about 1:8.3 to stabilize fully, so a factory 7mm PRC rifle handles it without issue.
The J4 jacket is built thinner than a standard hunting jacket, letting the bullet drive 2 to 3 inches into the vitals before it opens up. From there it creates a wound cavity that can run up to 15 inches, which delivers fast, clean kills on big game.
This is fully loaded, match-grade factory ammunition straight from Berger. You get 20 rounds ready to shoot, no reloading equipment or components required.
With its high ballistic coefficient and heavy-for-caliber design, this load is built for elk, mule deer, and other big game where shots can stretch out well past typical hunting distances. It holds velocity and energy impressively well the farther out you push it.
| UPC | 679459528207 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 52820 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.58 |
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