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Hybrid Target 7mm (.284'''') 180gr Hybrid Boat Tail Bullets - 7mm (0.284'''') 180gr Hybrid Boat Tail 100/Box
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SKU: 749008587
Overview
Built for competition-focused shooting, this Berger projectile is intended for target shooters who want a carefully engineered option for precision work. Its hybrid design combines a tangent ogive for more forgiving seating depth with a secant ogive profile associated with wind performance, making it well suited to disciplined long-range range use. The 180-grain, 0.284-inch boattail configuration is offered in a 100-count box, giving reloaders a purpose-driven component for match preparation. It is a specialized choice for shooters who prioritize consistency and tuning flexibility over general-purpose use.
Why Hunters Choose the Berger Bullets
Designed Tangent
A tangent ogive for more
Includes Secant
Ogive derived from Berger's popular
Boattail Bullet
Design supports its target-oriented profile
Packaged 100-count
Box for range or competition
Specified 7mm
Diameter and 180-grain weight for
Key Features
- 7mm Hybrid Target bullets designed for competition target shooting
- Hybrid ogive combines tangent and secant profiles
- Tangent ogive is more forgiving of bullet-seating depth
- Secant ogive is used for wind performance
- Boat tail bullet design
- 0.284-inch diameter, 180-grain weight, 100 bullets per box
Best Used For
- Competition target shooters seeking a bullet designed for seating-depth flexibility.
- Shooters loading 7mm (.284) cartridges for precision target work.
- Users wanting a boattail design for long-range match applications.
- Reloaders looking for Berger 180gr Hybrid Target bullets in a 100-count box.
Specifications
| Bullet Design | Boattail |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | Hybrid Target |
| Diameter | 0.284 inches |
| Ogive Type | Tangent ogive and secant ogive |
| Quantity | 100/Box |
| Weight | 180 grains |
Pros
- Designed with a tangent ogive for more forgiving bullet-seating depth.
- Includes a secant ogive derived from Berger's popular VLD bullets.
- Boattail bullet design supports its target-oriented profile.
- Packaged in a 100-count box for range or competition use.
- Specified 7mm diameter and 180-grain weight for clear load selection.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for competition target use, so it is not presented as a general-purpose hunting bullet.
- The hybrid ogive design is intended to balance seating-depth tolerance and wind performance, which may involve a trade-off versus a more specialized bullet profile.
- At 180 grains, this is a relatively heavy 7mm projectile, so it is best matched to rifles and loads set up for that bullet weight.
- Sold as a 100-count box, which may be more than needed for shooters who only want a small test quantity.
Suggested Comparisons
- 7mm target bullets
- boat tail bullets
- match-grade bullets
- long-range competition bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading dies
- Powder scale
- Bullet comparator
- Loading manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Berger bullet designed for?
The Berger 7mm Hybrid Target Bullets are described as competition target bullets designed to provide premium performance for target shooters.
What caliber and weight are these bullets?
They are 7mm bullets with a diameter of 0.284 inches and a weight of 180 grains.
What does the hybrid design refer to?
The long description says the bullet combines a tangent ogive, which is more forgiving in relation to bullet-seating depth, with a secant ogive found on Berger's VLD bullets.
Do these bullets have a boat tail design?
Yes. The product is listed as a boat tail bullet design.
How many bullets come in a box?
The product title indicates 100 bullets per box.