The Berger Classic Hunter .300 Winchester Magnum 185gr Rifle Ammunition (Berger part no. 70020) is a heavier-bullet hunting load for factory magnum rifles. It is a 300 Winchester Magnum load built around a 185-grain bullet from Berger’s Classic Hybrid Hunter line, rated at 3079 fps. Berger says the hybrid shape of the 185 grain bullet was designed to maximize ballistic coefficient while staying short enough to feed through magazine-fed rifles. It is aimed at hunters with a factory 300 Winchester Magnum rifle that uses a magazine, for game from small to large. Each box contains 20 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 300 Winchester Magnum, the designation Berger lists for this load, so it fits only rifles chambered for that cartridge.
• Bullet weight is 185 grains, the weight listed for this part number, so you can match it to your rifle’s twist and your intended use.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, the count Berger lists for this part number.
• Berger publishes a muzzle velocity of 3079 fps from a 26-inch test barrel, a figure you can use to plan your zero.
• Muzzle energy is listed at 3895 ft-lb, which shows how much energy the 185-grain bullet carries at the muzzle.
• This load belongs to Berger’s Classic Hybrid Hunter line, which tells you what the bullet was designed to do.
• The G7 ballistic coefficient is 0.273, the figure to use in a long-range ballistic solver.
• The G1 ballistic coefficient is 0.533, for solvers that use the G1 drag model.
• Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:12 or faster, so check your barrel before ordering.
• The bullet has a hybrid ogive, which blends tangent and secant nose shapes for a flatter trajectory and less wind drift.

Frequently Asked Questions

What energy does this load carry? Berger lists 3895 ft-lb of muzzle energy and 3079 fps, based on a 26-inch barrel and sea level conditions.

Is it designed for magazine-fed rifles? Yes. Berger says the hybrid bullet shape keeps the bullet relatively short so it feeds effectively through magazine-fed rifles.

What is the maximum COAL? Berger lists a maximum COAL of 3.34 inches for this load.

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