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Elite Hunter 6.5mm (0.264'''') Boat Tail Bullets - 6.5mm (0.264'''') 140gr Hybrid Boat Tail 100/Box
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SKU: 749016705
Overview
Designed for hunters who want a bullet built around consistent seating-depth tolerance, this Berger Elite Hunter option combines tangent and secant ogive features in a hybrid boat tail profile. It is intended for hunting applications where streamlined bullet design and dependable loading flexibility matter. The longer nose profile reflects its non-SAAMI-limited design, giving reloaders a purpose-built choice for field use. Packaged 100 per box, it suits hunters who prefer to keep a dedicated supply on hand for load development and season-ready ammunition.
Why Hunters Choose the Berger Bullets
Hybrid Boat
Tail design combines tangent and
Less Sensitive
To seating depth than Classic
Not Limited
To SAAMI standards
Longer Nose
Profile than Classic Hunter bullets
Packaged As
100 bullets per box
Key Features
- Elite Hunter bullet design combines tangent and secant ogive features.
- Built for less sensitivity to seating depth.
- Not limited to SAAMI standards.
- Features longer noses than Classic Hunter bullets.
- Packaged 100 bullets per box.
- Made by Berger Bullets.
Best Used For
- Hunters loading 6.5mm bullets for rifles tuned around hybrid boat tail designs
- Reloaders seeking bullets with less sensitivity to seating depth during load development
- Serious hunters wanting a 100-count box for repeated practice and hunting use
- Users comparing Elite Hunter bullets within Berger’s hunting-focused bullet line
Specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 6.5mm (0.264'''') |
|---|---|
| Bullet Style | Hybrid Boat Tail |
| Bullet Type | Boat Tail Bullets |
| Bullet Weight | 140gr |
| Ogive Type | Hybrid (tangent and secant ogive features) |
| Quantity | 100/Box |
| Saami Standard | Not limited to SAAMI standards |
Pros
- Hybrid boat tail design combines tangent and secant ogive features.
- Less sensitive to seating depth than Classic Hunter bullets.
- Not limited to SAAMI standards.
- Longer nose profile than Classic Hunter bullets.
- Packaged as 100 bullets per box.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- These bullets are designed around a hybrid ogive profile, so they may require load development to find the seating depth that works best in a given rifle.
- They are not limited to SAAMI standards, which can make them less straightforward to compare against more conventional bullet profiles.
- The longer nose design is intended to support ballistic performance, but it may not suit every magazine or chamber setup.
- Packaged as 100 bullets per box, so they are best suited to reloaders who want a dedicated component supply rather than a small trial quantity.
Suggested Comparisons
- 6.5mm hunting bullets
- Other bullet weights in 6.5mm
- Hybrid boat tail bullets
- Traditional hunting bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet comparator
- Reloading dies
- Bullet puller
- Powder scale
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Elite Hunter bullet designed for?
It is a hunting bullet in Berger’s Elite Hunter line, described as combining tangent and secant ogive features for high ballistic performance and less sensitivity to seating depth.
Is this bullet limited to SAAMI standards?
No. The product description says the Elite Hunter bullets are not limited to SAAMI standards.
How does the Elite Hunter differ from the Classic Hunter line?
The description says Elite Hunter bullets have much longer noses than the Classic Hunter bullets, and are not limited to SAAMI standards.
How many bullets come in a box?
The product title states 100 bullets per box.
What caliber and bullet weight is this product?
The title lists it as 6.5mm (0.264") and 140 grain.