Walt Berger Has Passed, RIP

[bpd459]

R.I.P. Mr Walt Berger. You were a true legend in our shooting sports. Godspeed Sir.

 

[Loudenboomer]

I never met Walt Berger. I wish our paths would have crossed. One of his employees once told me Walt would often go to a match and look for someone shooting his bullets. He would make a deal trading bullets. Load them at the match and shoot his newly traded bullets just so there was no doubt. R.I.P.

 

[retiredpm]

Godspeed. R.I.P.

 

[hoz53]

It is being reported on Bench Rest Central that Walt Berger passed away last night.

I never got to meet Walt Berger, but I know he did so much for the shooting sports.
May he Rest in Peace

 

[snert]

A fine man, a gentleman. We are diminished.

 

[RegionRat]

Very sorry to hear the sad news.

The worst part of all the cancellations of events where folks like Walt would normally attend is they robbed us all of the last chances to get together before he left the stage. He was a generous man with his time and expertise and I will miss him. Prayers for him and all his loved ones. Memory Eternal

 

[6fatrat]

Very sad news!

 

[1shot]

A true legend and a nicer man you will be hard pressed to fine.The shooting community is truly diminished by his passing.
R.I.P. Walt,

Lloyd

 

[284winner]

I researched Walt's death with no success. If this is true, RIP Walt Berger. You will be missed.

 

[17VLD]

I feel blessed to have met Walt and his lovely wife,they are together again in heaven.Walt did so much for the shooting community,he was an awesome person that will be sorely missed,God Bless!

 

[Stan Taylor]

God speed,Rest In Peace sir a definite icon for sure R.I.P

 

[Joe Salt]

Rest in peace Walt you did a great job here on earth. Great bullets also!

Joe salt

 

[kneedtospeed]

Sad news….
Great Ambassador for our sport.

RIP Walt

 

[STOMP442]

92 years is a great run. We should all be so lucky. RIP Walt.

 

[lancexxx]

RIP

 

[dogdude]

Anyone with Berger Bullets Reloading Manual (First Edition 2012) should read the first 94 pages, it describes Walt's growing up to the inception of his bullet making and Berger bullets.
At the 2013 World Open I purshased 5 boxes (80 count) of his 105 bullets (Mesa ). Still have them, in the 94 pages there is talk of his bad health. Bought them out of respect to Walt. RIP Mr Berger

 

[Firearmsunlimited]

When I first started chasing accuracy I used to buy bullets from Walt at his little shop on Camelback Road in Phoenix. He always had time to share his expertise and to help me. He and Eunice are together again shooting at the big range in the sky where the weather is perfect with no wind.

 

[Tommie]

That sux

 

[nakneker]

A man who lived life and left his mark in so many positive ways. Never met him but have read about and heard about him for decades. I‘ve been using his bullets for many years. I‘m sure he is enjoying being reunited with his wife and loved ones who have proceeded him. my condolences to his surviving family and Friends.

 

[Forum Boss]

Forum Boss: We are sad to announce that Walt Berger, founder of Berger Bullets, passed away on September 19, 2021 at the age of 92.

Walt was a great individual who loved the shooting sports. He will be missed.

Here is a Memorial Story we have posted on the Daily Bulletin:

In Memoriam — Walt Berger, Founder of Berger Bullets « Daily Bulletin

A legend in the shooting community has passed. And we are all diminished. Walt Berger passed away on September 19, 2021. A great innovator, a great benchrest competitor (with many Hall of Fame points), and a great friend to countless shooters, Walt will be truly missed. Berger Bullets <a...

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