Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets

Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets

The Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets are premium hunting projectiles engineered for serious big-game hunters using .264‑caliber (6.5 mm) bolt-action and magnum rifles. Featuring Berger’s Classic Hunter profile with a tapered boat‑tail, these bullets deliver rapid, controlled expansion and deep penetration with the accuracy and terminal performance needed out to 500 yards.

Each Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullet is manufactured to match-grade tolerances, combining a concentric copper alloy jacket and lead core with Total Indicated Runout held within ±0.0001″. This precision ensures consistent performance shot after shot, eliminating the need for hand sorting and providing repeatable point-of-impact in variable field conditions.

Key specifications include a bullet diameter of 0.264″, weight of 140gr, and a sectional density of approximately 0.276. The G1 ballistic coefficient ranges around 0.560 with a G7 BC near 0.280. The overall length is approximately 1.300″, and a minimum twist rate of 1‑9″ is recommended to stabilize the Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets in magnum and standard hunting barrels.

Hunters appreciate the Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets for their balanced performance—paired with powders like Hodgdon Retumbo or Alliant Reloder 19 and magnum primers such as CCI 250 or Federal 215M, these bullets produce consistent muzzle velocities and tight groups. In field tests, the Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets reliably expand and retain weight for deep penetration on elk, deer, and antelope.

The Classic Hunter profile of the Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets promotes controlled expansion and clean wound channels while preserving core mass. This enables deep penetration and straight-line tissue path—critical when hunting in thick brush or mountainous terrain.

These bullets feed smoothly in bolt-action and single-feed magazine rifles. The tapering boat-tail design facilitates reliable chamber alignment and repeatable internal ballistics, maintaining stable muzzle velocity and point-of-impact across multiple shots.

Extended-range performance is exceptional: the Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets maintain supersonic flight out to 600+ yards with predictable trajectory and minimal wind drift. The aerodynamic design supports long-range field use and confident shot placement.

Field trials confirm the Berger 264 Cal 6.5mm 140gr Elite Hunter Rifle Bullets deliver the clean accuracy, terminal consistency, and hunter-friendly performance demanded by serious outdoorsmen. Their match-grade manufacturing and reliable expansion make them a top-tier choice for hunting medium to large game in .264 platforms.