Berger 185 Grain Classic Hunter 30 Caliber (7.62mm / .308 Diameter)
Berger Classic Hunter bullets utilize their industry-leading hybrid ogive in a SAAMI-compliant overall length, making them compatible with virtually all factory rifles and magazines. Unlike the longer Elite Hunter or VLD designs, the Classic Hunter is optimized to perform in standard-length actions and magazine boxes while still delivering the exceptional BC and terminal performance Berger is known for. This makes the 185 grain Classic Hunter the ideal choice for hunters who want Berger accuracy and terminal performance from their factory or semi-custom rifles.
Key Features
- SAAMI-Compliant Length: Designed to fit and feed from standard factory magazines—no special modifications required
- Hybrid Ogive: Blends tangent and secant designs for high BC performance with easy-to-tune seating depth tolerance
- J4 Precision Hunting Jacket: Engineered for 2–3 inches of penetration before rapid expansion, creating devastating wound channels
- Factory Rifle Compatible: Works in standard-length actions, magazines, and chambers without modification
- Match-Grade Construction: Every J4 jacket held to +/- 0.0003" tolerance for unmatched consistency
Specifications
- Part Number: 30571
- Caliber: 30 Caliber (7.62mm)
- Bullet Diameter: .308
- Bullet Weight: 185 Grains
- Overall Length: 1.314"
- G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.533
- G7 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.273
- Sectional Density: 0.279
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:12" or faster
- Ogive Style: Classic Hunter Hybrid
- Base Style: Boat Tail
- Jacket: J4 Precision Hunting
- Quantity: 100/Box
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Typical Berger Quality
Easy to tune and excellent accuracy, time will tell about performance on game.
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easy to tune
I wanted to try these as I read they were easy to tune. I made up 4 different loads to try and shot 4 identical groups. I would say that's easy!