Berger 6.5 bt bullet project

LeeC · Post by **LeeC** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:52 pm

Berger is looking for testers to try out their new 6.5 140gr Bt (not VLD). Any rifle, any range eligible. Your should contact: Michelle.Gallagher@bergerbullets.com and describe your rifle and precision potential, distances you are able to test at, include your shipping address and phone. Here's a chance to test out a new bullet for free.

jo191145 · Post by **jo191145** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:37 pm

I quess I got lucky. They're sending me a box.

LeeC · Post by **LeeC** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:03 pm

Well, POOP! My answer was that they had such an overwhelming response that they're out of test bullets.

jo191145 · Post by **jo191145** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:34 pm

I'll bet they went fast, the 6.5 is becoming very popular.
I replied shortly after it was posted on Benchrest Central.
Did you tell them to make more?

WrzWaldo · Post by **WrzWaldo** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:43 pm

LeeC wrote: Well, POOP! My answer was that they had such an overwhelming response that they're out of test bullets.

Same here...

acloco · Post by **acloco** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:22 pm

I won the lottery too!

LeeC · Post by **LeeC** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:34 pm

WrzWaldo, ya think these guys would share? Fat chance, huh.

acloco · Post by **acloco** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:01 pm

jo191145 - I am think $1 a bullet...plus shipping? You?

LOL!!

Heck yeah...I will share.

jo191145 · Post by **jo191145** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:27 pm

acloco wrote:jo191145 - I am think $1 a bullet...plus shipping? You?

LOL!!

Heck yeah...I will share.

OUCH $1 a bullet.
Probably not that far in our futures though

Just noticed the price spike in 6.5 x 284 Lapua brass at Midway. Gonna be a buck per case before long.
Powder Valley has'nt started qouging yet but its just a matter of time. Gotta decide pretty quick if the 6.5 is something I want to live with or just burn up the tube and move on to something else. Only have 98pcs of brass for it.

I shot an Audette ladder with it yesterday afternoon with N-160 and 140 Bergs. Sweet!!! Judging by the results if the 204 is not careful it might lose the Nightforce.

Someone want 50? I'll send em out. 50 is enough for testing for me.

Hawkeye Joe · Post by **Hawkeye Joe** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:13 pm

When are these little gems gonna be available??? My Wilson seater die doesn't like the VLD's. They get stuck in the seater stem

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acloco · Post by **acloco** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:13 pm

jo191145 - yep...just what I was thinking. 50 bullets for somebody that will actually try them out and report back.

Hawkeye Joe · Post by **Hawkeye Joe** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:50 pm

I'll trade 50 20cal 40 grain Bergers for 50 140's

acloco · Post by **acloco** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:08 pm

Sorry...NO trades. I got them for FREE...you get them for $200 in shipping! LOL!

Seriously...email your addy to me.....I shall send 50 when I receive them. acloco@yahoo.com

jo191145 · Post by **jo191145** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:09 pm

Anyone else want to give them a try?

Hawkeye Joe · Post by **Hawkeye Joe** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:44 pm

Jo
What powder are you using in the 6.5/284?? I'm out of H4831sc so H4350 is my fuel. Doing pretty well with 140 Berger VLD's and 47.2 -47.8 grains of 4350... OAL 3.200

just touching the lands.

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