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Berger built the 6mm BR Column around a different philosophy than most target bullets. Instead of sorting by a fixed grain weight, each projectile is made to a consistent internal lead column height, which keeps the balance and in-flight behavior remarkably uniform from one bullet to the next. Weight runs right around 64 grains and may vary a touch between pieces, and that is by design. For benchrest and short-to-mid-range target work, that controlled balance is what shows up on paper as tighter groups.
The tangent ogive makes these bullets forgiving to load, tune, and shoot, so you spend less time chasing a seating depth and more time behind the rifle. Construction uses Berger's J4 Precision jackets, held to extremely tight tolerances, which is a big part of how the company earned its reputation among competitive reloaders. The flat base profile is purpose-built for distances out to around 300 yards, the range where a boat tail design does not really earn its keep and consistency matters most.
These shine in the 6BR family and other 6mm cartridges running a 1:14 inch twist or faster. With a G1 BC of 0.231, a sectional density of 0.155, and a 0.243 inch diameter, they slot neatly into benchrest and target load data. The bullet measures about 0.810 inches overall with a 0.328 base-to-ogive, giving you a solid starting point for your own workup.
If you shoot a 6mm benchrest rig and care about repeatable precision, the BR Column is one of those components that rewards careful handloading. It is a component bullet, so you'll be supplying your own brass, powder, and primers to assemble finished rounds.
The BR Column is built to a consistent internal lead column height rather than a single fixed grain weight. That means each bullet is balanced the same way, with weight running right around 64 grains and varying slightly between pieces. The payoff is uniform in-flight behavior, which is what benchrest shooters are really after.
Berger recommends a 1:14 inch twist or faster. Most 6mm benchrest and 6BR barrels fall right in that range, so it pairs naturally with that family of cartridges. If you are unsure of your barrel's twist, check your rifle's specs before loading.
It is a flat base bullet with a tangent ogive. Flat base target bullets like this are favored out to around 300 yards, where the aerodynamic benefit of a boat tail does not really come into play. The tangent ogive also makes it easy to load and tune.
These are component projectiles only, meant for handloading. You'll supply your own brass, powder, and primers to assemble finished rounds. They are a match-grade choice for reloaders building precision 6mm target loads.
| UPC | 679459247078 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24707 |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6MM |
| Grains | 68 |
| Quantity | 1000 |
| Shipping Weight | 9.58 |
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