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Reach out past 1,000 yards with a .30 caliber rifle and the 230 grain pill tends to be the one serious reloaders keep coming back to. Berger's Hybrid Target bullet in .308 diameter earns that reputation with a G1 BC of 0.717 and a G7 BC of 0.368, numbers that translate to flatter trajectories and less wind drift the farther the target sits. Each 230 grain projectile rides a boat tail base and carries a sectional density of 0.346, so it stays stable and predictable deep into the transonic range.
The star here is the hybrid ogive. It starts off as a tangent shape near the bearing surface, which aligns the bullet as it meets the rifling and makes seating depth far less fussy to work out. As the nose moves forward it transitions into a secant ogive, the same efficient, low-drag profile that made Berger's VLD line famous. The payoff is a bullet that's easy to tune and still carries its ballistic coefficient like a champ downrange. Chief Ballistician Bryan Litz had a hand in dialing in those shapes for the best balance of accuracy and performance.
These are built on J4 Target Jackets with the tight concentricity Berger is known for, which keeps shot-to-shot dispersion low and BCs repeatable across a box. That consistency is exactly what matters when you're chasing small groups and honest vertical at distance.
To stabilize this long, heavy bullet you'll want a 1:10 inch twist or faster. It's a popular feed for .300 Win Mag, .300 PRC, .30 Nosler and similar .30-caliber magnums where the extra weight and BC really shine. Keep in mind these are components only, not loaded ammunition, so you'll be seating them over your own tested load. For precision rifle competitors and dedicated long-range hand loaders, it's hard to beat what this bullet delivers.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:10 inches or faster for the 230 grain Hybrid Target. Since this is a long, heavy-for-caliber bullet, a 1:9 or 1:8 twist gives you an extra margin of stability, especially in colder, denser air. If your barrel is slower than 1:10, it may not fully stabilize this bullet.
This .308 diameter bullet is a go-to for .30-caliber magnums like .300 Win Mag, .300 PRC, .300 Norma and .30 Nosler, where the heavy weight and high BC really earn their keep at long range. It's a favorite among PRS and long-range competition reloaders. You'll want enough case capacity and the right twist to drive it properly.
These are component bullets only, not loaded ammunition. You'll seat them over your own worked-up load of powder, primer and brass. The box contains 100 projectiles ready for reloading.
The hybrid ogive blends a tangent shape near the bearing surface with a secant shape up front. The tangent portion makes the bullet much less sensitive to seating depth, so it's easier to tune, while the secant nose cuts drag and reduces wind drift. In short, you get VLD-like ballistics without the finicky load development.
| UPC | 679459304306 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30430 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .30 Caliber |
| Grains | 230 |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.415 |
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