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The Berger Elite Hunter in .270 caliber (0.277" diameter) is a 170 grain hybrid boat tail built for handloaders chasing every bit of downrange performance their .270 can give. This is a heavy-for-caliber projectile that sits at the top end of what's offered in this bore, and it carries a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.662 with a G7 of 0.339. That combination means flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and more retained energy way out past where most .270 loads start to fade.
The heart of this bullet is Berger's hybrid ogive, which blends a tangent shape near the bearing surface with a secant shape toward the nose. The tangent portion makes load development more forgiving, so you're not chasing seating depth for days to find a node. The secant portion is what gives you that slick, low-drag profile and high BC. For reloaders, that means a bullet that's easier to tune and still shoots like a dedicated match projectile.
These share their construction and shape with Berger's Hybrid Target line, but they use a thinner J4 Hunting Jacket designed for rapid expansion. The bullet is built to penetrate a few inches before it begins to open, then create a large wound cavity with serious hydrostatic shock. It's a favorite for folks pushing the .270 into long-range hunting territory where terminal performance at distance really matters.
This is the big one to pay attention to before you buy. At 170 grains, this bullet is long, and most standard .270 Winchester barrels run a 1:10" twist that won't stabilize it. Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:9" or faster, and faster is better. This bullet really shines in custom and fast-twist rifles, so check your barrel twist before loading a batch. Each box holds 100 unloaded bullets ready for your own recipe.
Maybe not, and this is the first thing to check. Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:9" or faster for this 170 grain bullet, while a lot of standard .270 Win barrels come with a 1:10" twist. If your rifle has the common slower twist, this bullet likely won't stabilize, so it's best suited to fast-twist and custom barrels.
It's built for big game hunting, especially at extended distances where the high BC keeps the bullet flying flat and hitting hard. The thinner J4 Hunting Jacket is designed to penetrate a few inches, then expand rapidly and create a large wound cavity. That makes it a strong pick for deer, antelope, and similar-sized game out past typical ranges.
The hybrid ogive combines a tangent shape near the bearing surface with a secant shape toward the nose. The tangent section makes the bullet more forgiving during load development, so you don't have to fuss over seating depth as much. The secant section gives you the low-drag, high-BC profile that helps the bullet buck the wind downrange.
These are component bullets for handloading, not loaded ammunition. You get 100 unloaded projectiles ready to be worked into your own .270 recipe. You'll need your own brass, primers, and powder to build finished rounds.
| UPC | 679459275750 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 27575 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .270 Caliber |
| Grains | 170 |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.535 |
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