Alternate to Berger 105gr hybrid target bullets in 6BR 1:8 twist barrel?

[BillC79]

There have been shortages of Berger 6mm 105gr hybrid target bullets which I shoot in my slung 6BR match rifle with a 1:8 twist barrel. I am looking for alternate bullets that will give me comparable accuracy at 600 yards.
So far, I have tested Berger 105gr VLD target bullets and Hornady 108gr ELD-Match bullets. Load and performance data are below, and the VLD’s appear to offer the closest comparable performance.

Are there other bullets that I should consider for a 1:8 twist 6BR barrel shot at 600 yards?

Thank you in advance for suggestions and comments.

Load and Performance Data at 200 yards (corrected table):



Performance Data at 600 yards:

 

[newbieshooter]

There have been shortages of Berger 6mm 105gr hybrid target bullets which I shoot in my slung 6BR match rifle with a 1:8 twist barrel. I am looking for alternate bullets that will give me comparable accuracy at 600 yards.
So far, I have tested Berger 105gr VLD target bullets and Hornady 108gr ELD-Match bullets. Load and performance data are below, and the VLD’s appear to offer the closest comparable performance.

Are there other bullets that I should consider for a 1:8 twist 6BR barrel shot at 600 yards?

Thank you in advance for suggestions and comments.

Load and Performance Data at 200 yards:
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Performance Data at 600 yards:

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is that 23.3gr Varget in a 6BR correct?

 

[BillC79]

is that 23.3gr Varget in a 6BR correct?

Typo....thanks for catching. It should be 29.3grains. I'll try and correct the table.

 

[Buzzsaw]

Scenar and Sierra

 

[Ranger188]

Sierra 107g ...
Berger 108g
Or look here for some custom bullets. Once in awhile they show up for sale.

 

[Joseph Jones ctsr]

I tried the 108gr Berger hunting hybrid, I actually like them better than the 105gr hybrids.

 

[1885Winman4590]

I have had decent groups w/ 95gr Berger hunting VLD out to 600 yds. Although, it was in a BRA. Might work for you in BR. They are usually available somewhere.

 

[jnyfeler]

Sling shooter here, and the Lapua 105 gr Scenars absolutely hammer for me in my 6BR.

 

[X-Caveman]

Vapor Trail V-TAC 103s

 

[BillC79]

Thank you for the online and offline suggestions and information. I was able to find 500 Berger 108gr target bullets in stock to work up. If these give me decent performance, I should have enough Berger 108’s, 105 VLD’s, and remaining hybrid 105’s on hand to get me through most of Spring. I’ll post the Berger 108gr data here when I get it.

I appreciate the other suggestions. My searches didn’t find enough Sierra 107 SMK’s or Scenar 105’s to be able to work up a load and shoot 3 or 4 matches with the same lot of bullets on hand after the investment of time. With my need for bullet numbers and cost/availability considerations, V-TAC 103’s do not appear to be a viable option.

Correction: Based on TomE response that follows V-TAC 103's are an option I can and will pursue.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Hornady 108 ELDM. I even have them in stock.

I was told the V-TAC is actually made by Hornady.

 

[BillC79]

I was told the V-TAC is actually made by Hornady.

Does anyone have current price and availability information on V-TAC 103's?

 

[SG4247]

I just paid $0.429 delivered for 1K 103 VTAC

 

[BillC79]

I just paid $0.429 delivered for 1K 103 VTAC

Thank you for the info. If you don't mind, what was the time for delivery after order placed?

 

[Dgd6mm]

Hornaday 109 ELDM coming soon.

 

[urbanrifleman]

So if the Vtac is made by Hornady, why would they be better than Hornady?

 

[JB10]

I had basically same accuracy with berger 105 target bullets. I have not looked for them since i stuck with hybrids

 

[bpd459]

Greetings,
The Berger 6mm 108 is one of the most reliably accurate bullets there is.
John

 

[Gary C]

Shot with 108 target Bergers and 28 GR IMR 4895.
8 twist Savage LRPV
Because that is what I could get for bullets and powder.

 

[Tom E]

Thank you for the info. If you don't mind, what was the time for delivery after order placed?

Hi

Pm me, we can get ya taken care of on the vttacs, they are on the shelf and ready for immediate delivery, the only bullets that have the long wait times are our handpulled stuff.

Hope this helps
TomE