New Berger .30-Cal Hybrids Released — 6mm Hybrid in Testing
Having completed successful field testing, Berger is releasing two new .30-caliber Hybrid bullets, the 185gr Hybrid (part #30424) and the new 200gr Hybrid (part # 30427). The Hybrid design, developed by Bryan Litz, combines both secant-ogive and tangent-ogive shapes. This keeps drag low while making the bullet easier to tune than typical VLD style bullets. Both these new Hybrid bullets have demonstrated excellent accuracy along with outstanding long-range ballistics. The BC on the 200-grainer is extremely high, with a G1 value of 0.624 and a G7 value of 0.320. The new 185gr and 200gr Hybrids should be arriving on store shelves very soon.
Berger 185gr and 200gr .308 Hybrid Specifications
Consumer Field Testing of new 6mm 105gr Hybrid, and Heavy 30s
Berger has commenced testing of its new 30 cal 215 and 230 gr Hybrid bullets, and Bergers new 6mm 105gr Hybrid. Berger tells us that: “If the tests results are positive, these bullets should be available to order in the middle of October, 2011.”
Berger is soliciting qualified AccurateShooter.com Forum members to help with the testing of the latest hybrids — the jumbo 30s and the new 6mm 105-grainer. You must have an appropriate rifle and be willing to report your results in a timely, coherent manner. In return, if selected, you’ll get a free bullets for testing — one 100-ct box per test. If you wish to participate in the testing process, click the links below to read Berger’s testing announcements in our Forum.
Berger .30-cal 215gr and 230gr Hybrid Bullet Test | Berger 6mm 105gr Hybrid Bullet Test
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The 185 Hybrid has a G7 BC slightly higher than the present BT-LR, .291 vs. .283, and should perform a little better. The 200 Hybrid has the same G7 BC as the 210 BT-LR and should be able to achieve slightly better velocities. If you are presently using the 185 or 210 BT-LR, it is probably not worth switching until restocking time arrives. Both BT-LR bullets are very easy to tune.
Is the twist for the 185’s really 1:11? The 185 BT-LR and VLD’s are both 1:12. Even the 190 is 1:12.
Paul,
Overall length is the stability issue. The 185 Hybrid is 1.435″ vs. 1.378, 1.353 & 1.386 for the 185 VLD, 185 BT-LR & 190 VLD, respectively. The longer the bullet for its caliber and weight, the faster it must spin to stabilize.
Thanks for the clarification Steve.