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The Berger 6.5mm 140 grain Hybrid Target is one of those bullets that earned its reputation the hard way, by showing up on the line and winning. Developed by Berger's chief ballistician Bryan Litz, the Hybrid profile combines a tangent ogive back near the bearing surface with a secant ogive up front. The payoff is a bullet that gives you a high ballistic coefficient without the finicky seating-depth sensitivity that pure secant designs are known for. In plain terms, it's easier to tune and more forgiving across different chambers and throats.
With a G1 BC of 0.607 and a G7 of 0.311, this 140 grainer bucks wind and holds velocity downrange, which is exactly what you want for long-range target work. Overall length runs 1.407 inches and the sectional density sits at 0.287. It wants a 1:8 twist or faster to stabilize properly, so if you're running a modern 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47, 260 Remington, or similar, you're in good shape.
Every one of these is built on Berger's J4 Precision Jackets, held to a total indicated runout of .0003 or less. That concentricity is the quiet workhorse behind the accuracy. When the jacket is that balanced, the bullet leaves the muzzle true and your groups tighten up without a lot of extra fuss. The boat tail base helps it carry cleanly through the transonic window on the way to distance.
These are component bullets for handloaders, not loaded ammunition, so you'll be seating them in your own brass with your preferred powder. Because the Hybrid ogive is tolerant of seating depth, most folks find load development goes a little smoother than with harder-to-please bullets. The 500-count box is the sweet spot for competitors and serious practice shooters who go through components in a hurry and want consistency from one bullet to the next.
Berger recommends a 1:8 twist or faster to properly stabilize this 140 grain bullet. Most modern 6.5mm rifles, including the 6.5 Creedmoor, already come with a twist in that range. If your barrel is slower than 1:8, you may not get full accuracy potential from this bullet.
These are component bullets for handloading only, not loaded ammunition. You'll seat them in your own brass with your chosen powder and primer. The box contains 500 projectiles and nothing else.
The Hybrid design blends a tangent ogive near the bearing surface with a secant ogive up front. That combination keeps the ballistic coefficient high while making the bullet much more forgiving of seating depth than a pure VLD. For most handloaders, that means easier load development and less chasing of the lands.
This .264 diameter bullet is a go-to for the 6.5 Creedmoor, 260 Remington, 6.5×47 Lapua, and other 6.5mm cartridges with enough case capacity and the right twist. Its high BC and boat tail make it especially well suited to long-range target and competition work. As always, consult current published load data for your specific cartridge.
| UPC | 679459267144 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 60-26714 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 264 Caliber |
| Grains | 140 |
| Quantity | 500 |
| Shipping Weight | 10.35 |
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