Berger Introduces New 82gr non-VLD 22-Caliber Match Bullet
Berger has started production of a new 22-caliber 82 grain BT bullet. It is a tangent ogive, non-VLD design, optimized to shoot well either in the lands or away from the lands. The new 82-grainer should prove popular with Service Rifle, Cross-Course, and SpaceGun shooters looking for a high-BC 22-cal projectile that works at various OALs and is easy to tune.
Berger’s Eric Stecker reports: “The new 82gr BT has performed exceptionally well in all tests. I want to thank those who took the time to shoot our new non-VLD design in several weights. Their feedback was the reason why we decided upon the 82gr weight. The G1 Ballistic Coefficient (BC) is .450, while the G7 BC is .228. We recommend a 1:8″ or faster twist rate. This bullet is perfect for those who shoot heavy 22 cal but do not like the sensitive nature of the VLD type bullets. All tests show that this bullet shoots very well at any OAL and with most loads.”
At Camp Perry, Shawn McKenna used this bullet to capture 2nd place in the NRA Civilian Service Rifle National Championship (3rd place overall Service Rifle). He reports shooting more Xs at 600 yards than ever before. Nick Till placed First Overall in the NRA Service Rifle National Championship using a Berger 80gr BT made on the same jacket and die as the 82 grainer. Both Shawn and Nick used Berger’s 22 cal 73gr BT at 200 and 300 yards. Shawn tells us “The 82 works ideally as a single-feed bullet for slow fire at long ranges. The nose length is .554″. At mag length on an AR, that would put the bearing surface into the neck .050″.
How soon can you buy the new 82gr bullets? Stecker noted: “Our next run of 22-cal, 82gr match bullets will be on the press soon, and we plan to ship in 2-3 weeks. Contact your preferrred dealers to ensure they are going to stock the new 82 grainers.”
Hi. First post. Looking to get back into reloading, and haven’t been able to find any reloading info on the berger 224 73gr bt. i’ll be using it in my bushmaster 16″, 9 twist, at 100-300 yards. seems that shawn and nick are using it, and wonder if they could share some recommendations?
best regards — bob
j’ai une 22.250 sako modifie canon tru-flite de nz longueur 60cm pas de 1/8 JE charge avec de l’ADI 2208 ogive berger 82gr amorce br2 poids de poudre 31gr longueur total 2.600in.A 100m 10x a 200m 10x a 300m 9x 1 10 je vais tester a 600m.
Google translate: I have a 22,250 barrel sako changes tru-flite nz length 60cm no eighth I load with ADI 2208 82gr bullet shepherd br2 primer powder weight 31gr total length 100m 2.600in.A 10x 10x 200m 300m 9x January 10 I will test 600m.
I have 22-250 Howa 9″ twist. Coal 64mm in magazine. Tried for 350m Veld shooting competition in SA. Great results so far. Will test further during the season to make better judgement.