245gr Berger and the Biger 30's

[kev77]

Who has got the 245 to shoot small at distance?
Does this bullet have a promising future. Thanks all.

 

[CADDIE5]

Buddy shooting 300prc at 1 mile with the berger 245gr bullets and 8 twist barrel throated for those bullets..5 moa vertical at a mile with Nightforce 20x scope

 

[LA50SHOOTER]

Buddy shooting 300prc at 1 mile with the berger 245gr bullets and 8 twist barrel throated for those bullets..5 moa vertical at a mile with Nightforce 20x scope

What twist is he using ?

 

[WAMBO]

He stated "8 twist barrel".

 

[Triple BB]

I bought three boxes several month's ago for my 300 RUM. Looking forward to seeing what they'll do as soon as the weather warms up...

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I tested them a bit in my 300 NMI hunting rifle with 9” twist proof barrel. I got them to shoot pretty decent and with good speeds using N570. But when the new 220gr Berger came out I decided to switch gears to that bullet since the extra speed would give me an advantage for the distances I planned to shoot and my freebore is set up for 215-230gr Bergers. Bearing surface on the 245 is LOOOOOOONG! When a chamber is throated properly for the 245 in a big magnum cartridge, it’s not the best choice for a repeater action unless you have a CFE-9 mag.
Never did go back to testing the 245. The 245 seemed touchy but my testing was very limited. They have potential and every rifle is different so just have to try.

Pic of 220gr, 215gr, and 245gr Bergers side by side

 

[kev77]

I tested them a bit in my 300 NMI hunting rifle with 9” twist proof barrel. I got them to shoot pretty decent and with good speeds using N570. But when the new 220gr Berger came out I decided to switch gears to that bullet since the extra speed would give me an advantage for the distances I planned to shoot and my freebore is set up for 215-230gr Bergers. Bearing surface on the 245 is LOOOOOOONG! When a chamber is throated properly for the 245 in a big magnum cartridge, it’s not the best choice for a repeater action unless you have a CFE-9 mag.
Never did go back to testing the 245. The 245 seemed touchy but my testing was very limited. They have potential and every rifle is different so just have to try.

Pic of 220gr, 215gr, and 245gr Bergers side by side

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Thanks, what distance are you planning to shoot with the 220's

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Thanks, what distance are you planning to shoot with the 220's

It’s a hunting rifle and I generally try to get as close as possible. But hunting on the plains can make it tough to get close so I will take a longer shot if need be.

My son, wife, and I took 3 mule deer bucks with my rifle and the 220gr Berger bullet this last fall. Bucks shot at 370, 650, and 840 yards.

 

[5Baize]

I bought three boxes several month's ago for my 300 RUM. Looking forward to seeing what they'll do as soon as the weather warms up...

Quite old, but would you mind sharing details about those trials?

I have a 300 RUM on the way ( 28" 1:8" twist)

 

[Yote Hunter]

Just shot these 2 groups at 1875 Yards (1.07 Mile) last month with my 300 Norma AI in a 8.5” twist at 3030 fps. One 12 5/16” and the other was probably a true 8” group instead of 8 1/16” due to the top piece of cardboard being folded back.

 

[Yote Hunter]

Picture of the 1875 yard range with a 6’x8’ piece of cardboard underneath the red arrow. That’s the white speck under the arrow. lol. The 245 gr EOL’s do seem kinda finicky though.

 

[johnmyers]

I have a 300 rum and a 300 prc both 9 twist both shoot .5 MOA at 1000 yds both 10 lb rifles. An easy bullet to tune

 

[Triple BB]

Quite old, but would you mind sharing details about those trials?

I have a 300 RUM on the way ( 28" 1:8" twist)

They were too long for my magazine. Sold them and went with 203 grn Hammer Hunters...