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I don't normally post on such threads but I believe it is important to make one point clear. The BC for the Berger 30 cal 230 gr Hybrid Target is: Averaged G1 = .743 (Sierra does not average it's advertised BC) G7 = .380 (Sierra does not list a G7 anywhere I am aware of) I haven't looked up...

The difference is the shape of the nose. Hybrid = Starts off with a tangent shaped ogive and transitions into a secant. Tangent ogives are known to be less sensitive to seat depth differences. This is believed to be due to the smooth transition between the bearing surface and the nose...

James, Thanks for the kind words. We'll keep working at it. Regards, Eric

When the dust settles and we know which jackets are left we will fill the orders and I'll announce which jackets remain and in what quantities. At this time there is no plan to discount these jackets. They are the same match grade jackets we've been making all along and their cost hasn't...

The 30 cal 190 gr VLD Target has two strong alternative options. The first is the 30 cal 185 gr VLD Target which is the same in every way except it is 5 gr lighter. We sell the 185 gr VLD Target at a 15:1 ratio over the 190 gr VLD Target. I'm not sure why but this is one of the reasons that...

Due to the rapidly increasing demand for bullets that we believe is in part a result of the recent election we have decided to discontinue 21 bullets that are slow movers. This will free up machine time for more popular bullets and new bullets that we plan on making. Many of these discontinued...

Lee, It is my understanding that all the people who were affected by the recall have been sent replacement bullets. Is this not true in your case? If you want to contact me directly to sort out the details please use eric.stecker@bergerbullets.com. Thanks, Eric

100 count 6mm BR Column bullets were shipped to Sinclair on the 18th. They should have them now. We are working with them to sort out how many 1,000 count boxes they need. As I mentioned these will be available for shipping to all our resellers next week. Regards, Eric

Great point on bulk count boxes. Buying 1,000 count boxes to reduce the number of "boxes" you have to haul makes perfect sense. There is also a slight cost advantage for our 1,000 count boxes. I also appreciate that when a BR shooter knows what he wants, 100 bullets aren't going to be nearly...

I've passed your question along to the person who handles Sinclair's orders on our end. I know that they order nearly all of our bullet shapes and sizes on a regular basis and I will expect that the same thing is true with the Column bullet in both quantities. I can also pass along that the...

The lot number is simply our internal job order number. These numbers are sequential. For those who aren't familiar with manufacturing, when we need to make bullets we issue what is called a job order. This document specifies all the particulars for that run. This document follows the job...

Due to the significant positive response to this bullet (after we got it right), we have decided to provide the 6mm BR Column bullet in a 1,000 count quantity pack. The part number for this item is 24707. There is a slight price discount for getting the bullets in the quantity pack. I can...

I appreciate the kind words. This is a very important situation for all of us at Berger. We are making more bullets now and will do our best to keep them in stock. Regards, Eric

Recall Update: The 6mm BR Column bullets lot 4533 start shipping today. The weight is 64.2 grain which is the same as the weight of the lot 4192 that they will replace. As I've mentioned before we will start shipping the replacements for lot 4192 first and then go to our oldest orders and...

Don, Your suggestion is reasonable but in practice it is not proven as a generally effective quality control method. If a bullet is made badly during production and it is discovered at the range what do you change? What do you do with the bullets you've made? You have to control these things...

Recall Update: The BR Column bullets will start shipping on June 25th. The first in line are those who are getting replacement bullets for lot 4192. Then we will go down the list in order by when the order was placed. To be clear, our resellers do not have priority status when it comes to...

Recall Update: The jackets used to make the 6mm BR Column bullet are being made now. This is a critical first step in getting the lot 4192 recalled bullets replaced. We are sorting out a few details but our goal is to get the bullets running as soon as possible. I'll estimate (not promise)...

Jim, We are getting reports that the other lots are shooting well. Some of these were tested in Lou's tunnel and all is good. It is just lot 4192 that we know is bad. CYanchycki, I completely understand your frustration and I share your annoyance with this situation. Given that this lot...

I apologize for taking so long to address this situation on this forum. During the Super Shoot it was confirmed that the 6mm BR Column bullets from lot 4192 are not good bullets. It has also been confirmed that other lots are shooting very well. It is clear that we've done something wrong...

CYanchycki, I need more clarification. As a competition BR shooter myself, I understand what you mean by "a combination of barrel, bullets and chambering that appears (which is an odd word to use) to perform at a level (what level) without having to try all sorts of combinations". What I...