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18 February 2003, 17:23
Bobby Tomek
Who has tried these?
A local shooter has several hundred Berger .22 cal 30 grain bullets which he has offered to sell me at a very reasonable price. He was shooting them in a Hornet but has sold that rifle. I was thinking of using them in either a .223 or 22-250 (both 1:14) for some of our smaller vermin out to maybe 200 yards. Has anyone tried these -- and what were the results. I've used the "standard" weight Bergers and do like them, but I never attempted any of the lightweights in the .223 or 22-250.
19 February 2003, 03:53
B_Koes
I haven't loaded any up, but they seem like potent medicine for my Hornet out to 200yds. I've got 100 of them to try and I'd buy any that you didn't want.

I think that you have the right idea though by keeping the range fairly short because those bullets don't have a great BC and they tend to really start losing steam around 200yds and beyond.

Just a note for you to consider...Calhoon also makes some bullets in the 30-35gr range that seem to be pretty good for higher velocity loads as long as they stay under 3600fps.
19 February 2003, 04:58
Bobby Tomek
He sold me a little over 700 of them for an even $50. If they don't work out, I'll offer them up here for the same price (pro-rated minus what I have shot, of course) plus shipping. But I'd give you first shot at them.

I hope to try them out next week, work and weather permitting.
19 February 2003, 13:03
TCLouis
Bobby

Here is at least one Hornet shooter that is hoping the Bergers don't perform for you. We probably wouldn't even expect you to sell them for a loss!
LouisB