Bullets Berger 6,5 Hybrid Target 140gr

Berger 6.5mm 140gr Hybrid Target Bullets .264"

Berger 6.5mm 140gr Hybrid Target bullets are precision match-grade target bullets designed for long-range shooting, PRS, F-Class, NRL, Fullbore, and precision reloading in 6.5 mm cartridges. This model combines a high ballistic coefficient with easier load tuning compared to traditional VLD-style bullets.

The key feature of this bullet is Berger’s Hybrid Ogive profile, which combines tangent and secant ogive geometry. The tangent section helps the bullet align more consistently as it enters the rifling and reduces sensitivity to seating depth, while the secant section improves aerodynamic efficiency, increases ballistic coefficient, and reduces wind drift.

The bullet weighs 140 grains, has a diameter of .264" / 6.5 mm, and offers an excellent ballistic coefficient: G1 BC 0.607 and G7 BC 0.311. The minimum recommended twist rate is 1:8" or faster. The official Berger part number for the 100-piece box is 26414.

Key advantages

High BC for a 140gr 6.5 mm bullet — the G1 BC of 0.607 and G7 BC of 0.311 help the bullet retain velocity, reduce drop, and minimize wind drift compared to many conventional target bullets with lower BC values.

Hybrid Ogive design provides a practical advantage over traditional VLD bullets. It maintains high ballistic efficiency while being less sensitive to seating depth, making load development easier and helping reloaders find a stable, repeatable accuracy node.

Boat Tail base improves aerodynamic performance at medium and long distances, helping the bullet maintain velocity and stability downrange.

J4 Target Jacket is Berger’s precision jacket used in target bullets. It is known for excellent concentricity and very tight manufacturing tolerances, helping reduce dispersion and improve shot-to-shot consistency.

Proven long-range competition design — the 140gr Hybrid Target is an excellent choice for demanding precision disciplines where consistency, wind performance, and repeatable external ballistics are critical.

Technical specifications

Application

Berger 6.5mm 140gr Hybrid Target bullets are an excellent choice for precision 6.5 mm cartridges such as 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5x47 Lapua, 6.5x55, 6.5 PRC, 6.5-284 Norma, and other suitable 6.5 mm chamberings with the proper barrel twist rate.

They are best suited for applications where high consistency, good wind resistance, and predictable long-range ballistics are required. Due to the bullet’s length and Hybrid design, seating depth should be tuned individually for the specific chamber, throat, magazine length, and barrel. A twist rate of 1:8" or faster is recommended.