Berger 215 Hybrid

[mtmuley]

MarineCorps8541, how far out have you shot the 215's? mtmuley

 

[MarineCorps8541]

Mtmuley...I have shot the 215's out to 1000 on 14" steel plates and have had very consistent impacts as long as I am doing my job with the wind calls.The one thing I have noticed with the 215's as that they are much easier to work up a load with in a factory style mag well.The 210 VLD's are pretty sensitive to seating depth.I will be putting a Wyatt's DBM on my RUM in a couple weeks so I can start farting around with running them out a little farther.
One thing I should mention is that my RUM is a Sendero but I put a 28" Bartlein barrel on it so I am seeing a little bit more velocity,not much,but a little over the standard 26" tube.
Don't let anybody fool ya on the availability of Retumbo....If you look around,there is plenty to be had.Just bought 2 lbs. in Bozeman on saturday.
One last thing...I gave you the overall cartridge length as a guideline but I seat my bullets based on the ogive measurement.

 

[mtmuley]

I use tools and measure off of the ogive also. As you said, sometimes mag length is a limiting factor. I have had fantastic results at LR with the 290 VLD, and even the 200 Accubond. The heavier 215 has had my interest for awhile, and I figure it would be a good summer project. Thanks for the info. mtmuley

 

[Carbon]

I'm not sure where you are in MT, but I've been able to buy Retumbo pretty easily in Billings lately. 215Ms, not so much....

 

[88man]

I love the 7mm berger 180grn. Anyone with experience with the LR accubond on paper and game?

 

[mtmuley]

I have. What do you need to know? mtmuley

 

[Speeddmn]

My 300 wsm using win 760 shoots 165 Barnes TTSX decently enough right now to meet my needs. So I tried 180's adjusted powder, and they shoot like turds.

I've been told (need to check tho) that I have a 1-10 barrel, so I'm thinking I might give the 200/210 Berger a shot, maybe the ELD-x depends on what is on the shelf. I don't have a Berger book, but I would assume, H4350/Win 760/ R17 would all work??

 

[mtmuley]

You can email Berger for data. I've found it on the conservative side. mtmuley

 

[MarineCorps8541]

If anybody needs Berger info,please don't hesitate to ask or PM me as I have the manual and will help you out.

 

[sethkuhl]

mtmuley if you can track down Retumbo you better snag a good supply that stuff is tough to find without having to pay big bucks for shipping (if you can even find it online). I ran out for my 7mmMag and am now going to try MagPro under the 168grainers

Last time I was in Dillon I think I saw retumbo at the trading post.