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Federal Gold Medal Berger ammunition brings competitive-level performance to your reloading bench and match day. The 73 grain Berger hybrid boat-tail projectile has become the default choice for precision rifle competitors, and now you get that same bullet loaded with Federal's strictest quality control standards.
Berger engineered the 73 grain BT Target for both bolt-action and AR-platform rifles, covering twist rates from 1:7 to 1:9 inches. The hybrid design maintains a high ballistic coefficient while staying within SAAMI magazine-length specifications, so you get competition accuracy from whatever platform you're running. Buyers consistently report this round delivering sub-MOA groups at 200 yards and beyond when fired from appropriate rifles.
What sets Gold Medal apart is the obsessive attention to each component. The brass undergoes more than 20 quality checks during manufacturing to ensure dimensional consistency. Gold Medal match primers are built to tighter tolerances than standard primers, delivering the uniform ignition that precision shooting demands. The powder charge is metered to Federal's strictest specifications, so shot-to-shot velocity variation stays minimal. Each round comes in boxer-primed, reloadable brass that you can take back to the reloader when the time comes.
This ammunition exists for one reason: shooters who compete and take long-range accuracy seriously. The flat trajectory and minimal wind drift mean more time on target and less time chasing wind calls. Federal loads these rounds to 2800 feet per second, producing 1271 foot-pounds of energy at the muzzle.
Yes. The Berger 73 grain bullet is designed to function reliably in both bolt-action and gas-operated rifles. It's loaded to magazine length (2.26 inches COAL), so it feeds from standard AR magazines without modification. The round works across common barrel twist rates of 1:7, 1:8, and 1:9 inches.
Absolutely. The brass is boxer-primed and reloadable. Many precision shooters reload Gold Medal Berger empties because the consistent brass quality is part of what makes these rounds perform so well. The uniformity you get from Federal carries through to your reloading bench.
Gold Medal ammunition is built to match-grade specifications, meaning tighter tolerances across every component. The brass receives 20+ quality checks, primers are held to stricter ignition standards, and powder charges are metered more precisely. This translates to lower velocity variation between rounds and tighter group sizes downrange.
The 73 grain provides an excellent balance of velocity retention and wind resistance. It's flatter shooting than heavier bullets, maintains a high ballistic coefficient, and works reliably in the widest range of barrel twists. Many competitive shooters prefer it for 223-specific matches and long-range practice.
| UPC | 604544624014 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GM223BH73 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 73 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 73Gr |
| Length | 5.8500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Boat Tail |
| Shipping Weight | 0.66 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.70 |
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