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Berger Match Grade Target Bullets in .30 caliber (.308" diameter) deliver the precision and consistency serious reloaders demand for long-range rifle competition and target shooting. These 185-grain hybrid design projectiles combine tangent and secant ogive geometry to minimize seating depth sensitivity while maintaining exceptional aerodynamic efficiency—the result of collaboration between Berger's ballistician team and bullet engineers focused on optimum performance at distance.
The hybrid ogive profile is what sets these bullets apart from conventional designs. The tangent section (beginning where the bearing surface ends) reduces how much bullet performance varies when your seating depth shifts slightly, a real advantage when you're fine-tuning loads for tight groups. As the profile transitions forward into the secant ogive shape, you gain the wind-bucking efficiency that made VLD bullets popular among serious distance shooters. This engineered two-stage nose geometry doesn't just combine shapes—it balances them deliberately for stable, predictable flight.
Berger Match Grade bullets are built for hand-loaders who reload to match-grade standards: sorted by weight, visually inspected, and manufactured to tight tolerances. If you're loading for benchrest competition, long-range hunting, or precision rifle matches, the consistency of these projectiles means your load development translates directly to field performance. The .30 caliber 185-grain weight is a proven choice for medium to long-range applications where ballistic coefficient and velocity stability matter.
Each box contains 100 bullets, giving you enough to load a full season's worth of practice rounds or competition ammunition. Whether you're chasing smaller targets at 500+ yards or building a hunting load that needs to perform at distance, Berger's Match Grade hybrids reward the precision you invest in your reloading process.
| Caliber | .30 caliber |
| Bullet Diameter | .308" |
| Weight | 185 grains |
| Design | Hybrid (Tangent/Secant Ogive) |
| Count per Box | 100 |
| Grade | Match Grade |
These .30 caliber bullets (.308" diameter) are designed for .30-caliber rifle cartridges. Compatibility depends on your specific cartridge and rifle—common matches include .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and other .30-caliber cartridges. Consult your rifle's manual and load data to confirm proper fit and safe maximum pressure.
The tangent ogive section that begins at the bearing surface creates a more forgiving contact angle, so small variations in how deep you seat the bullet cause less dramatic changes in chamber pressure and point-of-impact. This makes load development and consistency easier compared to bullets with purely secant or VLD designs.
Berger Match Grade bullets undergo additional sorting by weight and visual inspection to tighter tolerances than standard production, making them ideal for precision applications where ammunition consistency is critical to repeatable accuracy.
These are Match Grade Target Bullets engineered for precision rifle competition and benchrest shooting. For hunting applications, consult Berger's hunting-specific bullet lines and always follow appropriate ethical and legal guidelines for your game and region.
SKU: 167522393 • Width: 3.35in • Height: 1.7in • Depth: 3.4in • Weight: 2.75oz
Availability: In Stock
Berger Match Grade Target Bullets in .30 caliber (.308" diameter) deliver the precision and consistency serious reloaders demand for long-range rifle competition and target shooting. These 185-grain hybrid design projectiles combine tangent and secant ogive geometry to minimize seating depth sensitivity while maintaining exceptional aerodynamic efficiency—the result of collaboration between Berger's ballistician team and bullet engineers focused on optimum performance at distance.
The hybrid ogive profile is what sets these bullets apart from conventional designs. The tangent section (beginning where the bearing surface ends) reduces how much bullet performance varies when your seating depth shifts slightly, a real advantage when you're fine-tuning loads for tight groups. As the profile transitions forward into the secant ogive shape, you gain the wind-bucking efficiency that made VLD bullets popular among serious distance shooters. This engineered two-stage nose geometry doesn't just combine shapes—it balances them deliberately for stable, predictable flight.
Berger Match Grade bullets are built for hand-loaders who reload to match-grade standards: sorted by weight, visually inspected, and manufactured to tight tolerances. If you're loading for benchrest competition, long-range hunting, or precision rifle matches, the consistency of these projectiles means your load development translates directly to field performance. The .30 caliber 185-grain weight is a proven choice for medium to long-range applications where ballistic coefficient and velocity stability matter.
Each box contains 100 bullets, giving you enough to load a full season's worth of practice rounds or competition ammunition. Whether you're chasing smaller targets at 500+ yards or building a hunting load that needs to perform at distance, Berger's Match Grade hybrids reward the precision you invest in your reloading process.
| Caliber | .30 caliber |
| Bullet Diameter | .308" |
| Weight | 185 grains |
| Design | Hybrid (Tangent/Secant Ogive) |
| Count per Box | 100 |
| Grade | Match Grade |
These .30 caliber bullets (.308" diameter) are designed for .30-caliber rifle cartridges. Compatibility depends on your specific cartridge and rifle—common matches include .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and other .30-caliber cartridges. Consult your rifle's manual and load data to confirm proper fit and safe maximum pressure.
The tangent ogive section that begins at the bearing surface creates a more forgiving contact angle, so small variations in how deep you seat the bullet cause less dramatic changes in chamber pressure and point-of-impact. This makes load development and consistency easier compared to bullets with purely secant or VLD designs.
Berger Match Grade bullets undergo additional sorting by weight and visual inspection to tighter tolerances than standard production, making them ideal for precision applications where ammunition consistency is critical to repeatable accuracy.
These are Match Grade Target Bullets engineered for precision rifle competition and benchrest shooting. For hunting applications, consult Berger's hunting-specific bullet lines and always follow appropriate ethical and legal guidelines for your game and region.
SKU: 167522393 • Width: 3.35in • Height: 1.7in • Depth: 3.4in • Weight: 2.75oz