Just thought I would give you guys some hope that they are producing them again. First time with the Hybrids but expecting great results.
CHEERS!
Stiggy
CHEERS!
Stiggy
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Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
Have you run 180s before and what barrel are you using? I'm curious to know what velocities are you getting if you have run them in the past.
I've got a 26" Sendero and I don't know if this longer bullet would work. I think my tube is a 1:9" or 1:9.5", can't recall.
Thanks, Chris
Have you run 180s before and what barrel are you using? I'm curious to know what velocities are you getting if you have run them in the past.
I've got a 26" Sendero and I don't know if this longer bullet would work. I think my tube is a 1:9" or 1:9.5", can't recall.
Thanks, Chris
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
YOU SUCK! No, seriously.
YOU SUCK! No, seriously.
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
They're great bullets... try 'em about 0.010- 0.020 off the lands to start, my sweet spot was 0.015" jump.
The Sendero is a 9.25tw I think if it's a 7mm RM, I shot these out past 1700yd with a 280 Rem and a mild (2800fps) load of RL22. Excellent bullets.
They're great bullets... try 'em about 0.010- 0.020 off the lands to start, my sweet spot was 0.015" jump.
The Sendero is a 9.25tw I think if it's a 7mm RM, I shot these out past 1700yd with a 280 Rem and a mild (2800fps) load of RL22. Excellent bullets.
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
I've been running the 180VLD's out of an 8.5tw 26" barrel chambered in 280Rem and getting around 2760fps using RL22 with NO pressure signs.Stillhave plenty of capacity in the case also.I heard that the Hybrids are not as sensative to seating depth as the regular VLD and want to give them a try. I can't wait.
I've been running the 180VLD's out of an 8.5tw 26" barrel chambered in 280Rem and getting around 2760fps using RL22 with NO pressure signs.Stillhave plenty of capacity in the case also.I heard that the Hybrids are not as sensative to seating depth as the regular VLD and want to give them a try. I can't wait.
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
Here are some loads that the tech guy @ Sinclair gave me for Hybrid for the 7mm WSM. He didn't have BC data handy.
4831sc 62.5g 2661 fps
67.8g 2877 fps
7828sc 61.0g 2674 fps
66.5g 2904 fps
RL25 63.5g 2696 fps
68.9g 2900 fps
RS Magnum 66.5g 2679 fps
72.2g 2919 fps
Here are some loads that the tech guy @ Sinclair gave me for Hybrid for the 7mm WSM. He didn't have BC data handy.
4831sc 62.5g 2661 fps
67.8g 2877 fps
7828sc 61.0g 2674 fps
66.5g 2904 fps
RL25 63.5g 2696 fps
68.9g 2900 fps
RS Magnum 66.5g 2679 fps
72.2g 2919 fps
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
Correction, the Berger box says .674 G1 BC and .345 G7 BC.
Correction, the Berger box says .674 G1 BC and .345 G7 BC.
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
I saw a good shooter launching those out of a 32" barrel 284 win at a 1000yds and he was chewing the X ring all day. he was very happy with those long 7mm 180's.
I saw a good shooter launching those out of a 32" barrel 284 win at a 1000yds and he was chewing the X ring all day. he was very happy with those long 7mm 180's.
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
I am having great luck with the 180g Hybrids out of my .284 Shehane. I really like the bullet and agree with Bohem, they are less finicky about seating depth. Mine are 0.025 off the lands.
I am having great luck with the 180g Hybrids out of my .284 Shehane. I really like the bullet and agree with Bohem, they are less finicky about seating depth. Mine are 0.025 off the lands.
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
I loaded them the same as the 180 vld's . 65 h1000 2930fps. I think there B.C is in the high side. They dropped more the the vld with the same load at 1000 yards.
I loaded them the same as the 180 vld's . 65 h1000 2930fps. I think there B.C is in the high side. They dropped more the the vld with the same load at 1000 yards.
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
What does Hybrid mean ? Are these a some kind of variation of the VLD ?
What does Hybrid mean ? Are these a some kind of variation of the VLD ?
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
They have a "hybrid" ogive which is a combination of a tangent/secant ogive. Have benefits of both.
They have a "hybrid" ogive which is a combination of a tangent/secant ogive. Have benefits of both.
Re: 7mm Bergers Just Arrived !
Berger sent me 300 of the Hybrids from the first run but I have not had a chance to try them out. I have been running the 180 VLDs pretty successfully, so I look forward to giving these a spin...
Berger sent me 300 of the Hybrids from the first run but I have not had a chance to try them out. I have been running the 180 VLDs pretty successfully, so I look forward to giving these a spin...
