I just received a box of Burger 6.5mm 142 gr match bullets. I recently spoke to a person with Burger and told him I didn't seem to get the result I was looking for with their bullets. He asked a couple of questions about my reloading and said that I should try to jump the bullet. 10 thousands 20. 30 40 and see if one shoots in my gun. He said this is proving out that one is much better than the rest and will be most apparent. Any experience along these lines to share. This is a really long bullet.
Range Report Burger bullets
- Thread starter dbutler
- Start date
Re: Burger bullets
I've shot a fair number of B<span style="font-weight: bold">e</span>rger 140's...
That being said:
I have never heard of a 142gr Berger, nor can I find one listed on their website.
The 140's that Berger lists vary in how they like to be shot.
The Hunting and Target VLD's can be very fussy, the non VLD versions that are a less aggressive (slightly secant or a tangent ogive) don't run as seating depth sensitive at all.
What is the twist rate you're using?
What atmospheric conditions (general Atm Press. or height ASL and temp)
What case?
What seating depth (in relation to the lands)
How are you doing seating depth tests
I shot them in a 6.5-06 with a 2* leade and they needed to be touching the lands (+/-0.002" or less) or the shots opened up noticeably.
I've shot a fair number of B<span style="font-weight: bold">e</span>rger 140's...
That being said:
I have never heard of a 142gr Berger, nor can I find one listed on their website.
The 140's that Berger lists vary in how they like to be shot.
The Hunting and Target VLD's can be very fussy, the non VLD versions that are a less aggressive (slightly secant or a tangent ogive) don't run as seating depth sensitive at all.
What is the twist rate you're using?
What atmospheric conditions (general Atm Press. or height ASL and temp)
What case?
What seating depth (in relation to the lands)
How are you doing seating depth tests
I shot them in a 6.5-06 with a 2* leade and they needed to be touching the lands (+/-0.002" or less) or the shots opened up noticeably.
Re: Burger bullets
Can you address any of the questions I had above? It may be easier for myself or someone else to assist you.
Can you address any of the questions I had above? It may be easier for myself or someone else to assist you.
Re: Burger bullets
Here's the seating depth test we recommend:
http://02b0516.netsolhost.com/blog1/?p=43
Good luck,
-Bryan
Here's the seating depth test we recommend:
http://02b0516.netsolhost.com/blog1/?p=43
Good luck,
-Bryan
Re: Burger bullets
I have a Douglas air gage and we measured with a chamber length tool. The OCL was 2.75 and I loaded 2.65. The barrel is 1in 8 twist and 26inches long. My home alt. is 647' at standard barometric pressure wind is generally from the south east at 10 miles per hour. I am loading 4350 with 43.2 grains of powder. Using cci bench rest primers and winchester brass in 7mm/08 necked down to 260 Rem. The bullets are loaded in my garage under flouresent light at ambient humidity usually at night. The article is the one the rep showed me. My original question was has anyone used this article and was able to determine wether or not it practical application.. Thanks
I have a Douglas air gage and we measured with a chamber length tool. The OCL was 2.75 and I loaded 2.65. The barrel is 1in 8 twist and 26inches long. My home alt. is 647' at standard barometric pressure wind is generally from the south east at 10 miles per hour. I am loading 4350 with 43.2 grains of powder. Using cci bench rest primers and winchester brass in 7mm/08 necked down to 260 Rem. The bullets are loaded in my garage under flouresent light at ambient humidity usually at night. The article is the one the rep showed me. My original question was has anyone used this article and was able to determine wether or not it practical application.. Thanks
Re: Burger bullets
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ddb</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> My original question was has anyone used this article and was able to determine wether or not it practical application.. Thanks </div></div>
ddb, The gentleman in the post above your last is THE man behind the bullet you are using. If Bryan says to do it like the link says, be assured that he has tested that method, and that it works.
Stiggy
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ddb</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> My original question was has anyone used this article and was able to determine wether or not it practical application.. Thanks </div></div>
ddb, The gentleman in the post above your last is THE man behind the bullet you are using. If Bryan says to do it like the link says, be assured that he has tested that method, and that it works.
Stiggy
Re: Burger bullets
It did make me Hungary at first, but then I thought about it a little more carefully...
It did make me Hungary at first, but then I thought about it a little more carefully...
Re: Burger bullets
Walt Berger at one time had told me to try kissing the lands, .040 off, .080 off, and .120 off. Choose the best and go .010 and .020 off in either direction. Then .005 the same way. Etc.
Walt Berger at one time had told me to try kissing the lands, .040 off, .080 off, and .120 off. Choose the best and go .010 and .020 off in either direction. Then .005 the same way. Etc.
Re: Burger bullets
ddb,
I did in fact shoot the 115g Berger's in my .25-06 using the above link. My node was at 0.080 off the lands. It shot significantly better than the other distances, shot so well in fact, that I didnt even fiddle any more with seating depth.
ddb,
I did in fact shoot the 115g Berger's in my .25-06 using the above link. My node was at 0.080 off the lands. It shot significantly better than the other distances, shot so well in fact, that I didnt even fiddle any more with seating depth.
Re: Burger bullets
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gstaylorg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It did make me Hungary at first, but then I thought about it a little more carefully...
</div></div>
Do I get one of those in Budapest?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gstaylorg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It did make me Hungary at first, but then I thought about it a little more carefully...
Do I get one of those in Budapest?
Re: Burger bullets
If it's a hot night in Budapest, watch out for a middle-distance runner. I hear she's so hot, the walls get blue shivers...
Don't try Burger King, that's where you get Sierras.
I think the place to go is any local shop, not a chain.
I love this place.
If it's a hot night in Budapest, watch out for a middle-distance runner. I hear she's so hot, the walls get blue shivers...
Don't try Burger King, that's where you get Sierras.
I think the place to go is any local shop, not a chain.
I love this place.
Re: Burger bullets
Quote: [Don't try Burger King, that's where you get Sierras.]
Now THAT is funny!
Quote: [Don't try Burger King, that's where you get Sierras.]
Now THAT is funny!
Similar threads
Reloading Equipment
Various reloading components, ammo, dies cleanout.
