The Berger Elite Hunter 6.5mm Creedmoor 156gr (Berger part no. 31070) is Berger hunting ammunition sold as a 20-round box. Berger designed it for hunters who want to use the 6.5 Creedmoor in a custom or high-end factory rifle. The 156-grain bullet rides a long-nosed hybrid ogive, and Berger loads it in premium 6.5 Creedmoor cases with temperature-stable powder and match-grade primers. Published muzzle velocity is 2680 fps from a 26-inch barrel.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 6.5mm Creedmoor, the cartridge designation Berger lists for this load.
• Bullet weight is 156 grains, the weight of the Elite Hunter bullet loaded in each round.
• The bullet is the Elite Hunter, built on a thinner J4 jacket that Berger says penetrates 2-3 inches and then expands rapidly.
• Berger loads this round in premium 6.5 Creedmoor cases with temperature-stable powder and match-grade primers.
• Muzzle velocity is 2680 fps from a 26-inch barrel at sea level, as published by Berger for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 2488 ft-lb in the same 26-inch test barrel, a baseline for matching the load to the job.
• The bullet has a G7 ballistic coefficient of 0.347 and a G1 of 0.679, the figures to enter into ballistic software.
• Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:8 or faster, which tells you whether your barrel will stabilize it.
• Maximum cartridge overall length is 2.825 inches, the number to check against your magazine.
• The primer is a large rifle primer, as Berger lists for this part number.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, matching the 20-count part number on Berger’s product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this 156 grain load designed for? Berger designed the 156 grain Elite Hunter for hunters who want to take full advantage of the 6.5 Creedmoor in a custom or high-end factory rifle.

How does the bullet open up on game? Berger says the thinner J4 jacket lets the bullet penetrate 2-3 inches and then begin to expand, creating a wound cavity up to 15 inches.

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

Buy the Berger Elite Hunter 6.5mm Creedmoor 156gr Rifle Ammunition, 20 Rounds

This 156 grain box is packed 20 rounds to the box, enough to confirm zero and still have rounds left for the field. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more rifle ammunition while you are here.