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Berger built the Elite Hunter line for reloaders running custom and precision rifles who want the accuracy of a match bullet with the terminal punch a hunting bullet needs. This 180 grain .308 diameter projectile uses Berger's hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant shapes to keep the ballistic coefficient high while easing the finicky seating-depth sensitivity you get with a pure secant design. With a G1 BC of .576 and a G7 of .295, it holds velocity and fights wind drift the further the shot stretches.
The big difference comes down to the nose. The Elite Hunter is not held to SAAMI length limits, so it carries a longer nose than the Classic Hunter for more ballistic performance. That long ogive is why these shine in custom chambers and long-throated barrels where you can seat them out and chase the lands. Under the jacket it shares construction, shape, and performance with Berger's Hybrid Target bullets, so you get genuine match-grade consistency lot to lot.
The terminal story is the thinner J4 Precision hunting jacket. These bullets are built to penetrate a couple inches, then expand rapidly and create a large wound cavity, with the resulting hydrostatic shock dropping most animals quickly. That makes the 180 grain a strong pick for deer, hogs, and larger game out of a .308 Winchester, 30-06, or the various .30 caliber magnums.
These are component bullets, not loaded ammo, so you'll supply your own brass, powder, and primers. The boat tail base helps with consistent chambering and stability. Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:12 or faster to fully stabilize this bullet, which covers most factory and custom .30 caliber barrels. If you're new to a hybrid bullet, start with the land-contact method and work your charge from there since the hybrid shape is forgiving if you don't hit the sweet spot on the first try.
These are component bullets only, meant for handloading. You'll need to supply your own brass, powder, and primers to assemble finished cartridges. Each box holds 100 bullets.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:12 or faster to fully stabilize this 180 grain bullet. That covers most factory and custom .30 caliber barrels chambered in .308 Winchester, 30-06, and the .30 caliber magnums. A faster twist like 1:10 works fine too.
The Elite Hunter is not held to SAAMI length standards, so it has a longer nose than the Classic Hunter for a higher ballistic coefficient. That longer ogive makes it a better match for custom or long-throated chambers where you can seat it out toward the lands. Both share Berger's terminal design, but the Elite is built with distance in mind.
This bullet pairs match-grade accuracy with a thin J4 hunting jacket that expands rapidly after a couple inches of penetration, creating a large wound cavity. It's a solid choice for deer, hogs, and larger game out of a .308 or .30 caliber magnum. The hydrostatic shock tends to drop most animals quickly.
| UPC | 679459305549 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 30554 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.7 |
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