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The Berger 175 grain OTM Tactical is one of those .30 caliber projectiles that has earned its reputation the hard way, in the hands of military and law enforcement marksmen and the competitive crowd who won't settle for less than repeatable accuracy. The Open Tip Match profile isn't a hollow point meant for expansion. It's a byproduct of how Berger forms the jacket from the base up, giving you a cleaner, more concentric bullet that flies true shot after shot.
These run a tangent ogive paired with a boat tail base, which is a combination a lot of loaders appreciate. The tangent nose tends to be forgiving on seating depth, so you don't have to chase the lands to find a load that shoots. With a G1 BC of 0.512 and a G7 BC of 0.263, the 175 grain holds velocity and bucks wind nicely out past 1,000 yards in the right rig. Nose length comes in at 0.755 inches with an overall length of 1.261 inches, and the design is dialed in so it reliably feeds from magazines rather than tying you to single-feeding a bolt gun.
Every one of these is built on Berger's J4 Precision target jacket, which is held to seriously tight tolerances for wall concentricity. That consistency in the jacket is a big part of why these shoot the way they do. The bullet measures a true 0.308 inches with a sectional density of 0.264, and Berger lists a minimum 1:13 twist to stabilize them, so most standard .308 and .30 caliber barrels will have no trouble.
If you shoot .308 Winchester, this weight is right in the classic sweet spot, but handloaders also run it in .30-06, .300 Win Mag, and other .30 caliber cartridges where a high-BC 175 makes sense. These are component projectiles only, so you'll be pairing them with your own brass, powder, and primers to build exactly the load your rifle likes. Grab a box and start working up a recipe that prints the groups you're after.
No, the Open Tip Match design is a match-accuracy feature, not a hollow point built for expansion. The open tip is simply how Berger forms the jacket from the base up, which produces a more concentric, consistent bullet. These are intended for target, competition, and precision tactical work rather than terminal performance.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:13 inches or faster to properly stabilize this 175 grain bullet. Most standard .308 and .30 caliber barrels come in 1:10 or 1:12, so you'll be in good shape. A faster twist than the minimum is always fine.
The 175 grain weight is a classic match choice for .308 Winchester, but handloaders also run it in .30-06, .300 Win Mag, and other .30 caliber cartridges. Keep in mind these are component projectiles only, so you'll supply your own brass, powder, and primers. Always start low and work up using published load data.
Yes, the OTM Tactical was designed with a controlled nose length specifically so it feeds cleanly from magazines. That makes it a solid fit for AR-10 style gas guns and mag-fed bolt action precision rifles. It performs well out past mid-range distances to 1,000 yards and beyond in the right setup.
| UPC | 679459301053 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30105 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .30 Caliber |
| Grains | 175 |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.61 |
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