Berger Elite Hunter 6.5 PRC 156-grain rifle ammunition (Berger part no. 65-50010) loads the heaviest-in-class Elite Hunter bullet into a 20-round box for hunters stalking mid-to-large sized game. Berger built this ammunition for non-handloaders who want the accuracy and performance of the 156-grain bullet from the 6.5 PRC cartridge, and says it is assembled with premium cartridge cases, clean-burning temperature-stable propellant and the Elite Hunter projectile. The J4 hunting jacket allows 2 to 3 inches of penetration before producing extreme hydrostatic shock and a massive wound cavity. Berger publishes 2900 fps from a 26-inch barrel.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is 6.5 PRC, the Precision Rifle Cartridge chambering.
• The bullet weight is 156 grains, which Berger calls the heaviest-in-class for this chambering.
• The bullet is the Berger Elite Hunter hybrid-ogive boat-tail design with a J4 hunting jacket, made for long-range hunting.
• Muzzle velocity is 2900 fps from a 26-inch barrel, per the Berger ballistics table.
• Muzzle energy is 2914 ft-lb from the same 26-inch test barrel.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.679 and the G7 coefficient is 0.347, both published by Berger.
• The primer is a large rifle primer, as listed in the Berger specifications.
• Berger specifies a minimum twist of 1:8 inches or faster to stabilize this bullet.
• Maximum cartridge overall length is 2.955 inches, a figure to check against your magazine.
• The box holds 20 rounds, a standard count for a hunting season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is the 156-grain Elite Hunter meant for? Berger describes it for hunters stalking mid-to-large sized game, with a J4 hunting jacket that allows 2 to 3 inches of penetration before expansion.

How does it differ from the 140-grain load? It uses the heavier 156-grain bullet at 2900 fps from a 26-inch barrel, while the 140-grain load runs at 3000 fps.

What twist rate does it need? Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:8 inches or faster.

Buy the Berger Elite Hunter 6.5 PRC 156gr Rifle Ammunition

Heavier bullets hold velocity and energy farther downrange, and this box puts the heaviest Berger Elite Hunter 6.5 PRC bullet in a ready-to-shoot cartridge. Order it through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for insured shipping, and see more rifle ammunition while you are here.