The Berger Elite Hunter 6.8 Western 170gr load (brand part no. 65-40010) pairs a heavy-for-caliber 170-grain Elite Hunter bullet with the 6.8 Western cartridge for long-range hunting. Berger lists a muzzle velocity of 2900 fps from a 24-inch barrel, and the bullet carries a 0.339 G7 ballistic coefficient for flat flight and modest wind drift. The Elite Hunter uses a hybrid ogive, a boat tail and a J4 hunting jacket that is built to open quickly after a couple of inches of penetration. It suits deer, elk and other medium to large game at the distances a 6.8 Western rifle is chosen for. Each box holds 20 rounds, enough for a zero check and a season of hunting.

Key Specifications

• The cartridge is 6.8 Western, a short-action chambering built for long-range hunting.
• Bullet weight is 170 grains, heavy for the caliber and chosen for retained energy and wind resistance.
• The bullet is the Elite Hunter hybrid ogive boat tail with a J4 jacket, a design that blends easy seating with a flatter trajectory.
• Muzzle velocity is 2900 fps from a 24-inch barrel, which sets the flat trajectory out to 400 yards.
• Muzzle energy is 3175 ft-lb, the starting point for energy on larger game at distance.
• The G7 ballistic coefficient is 0.339, which keeps velocity high and drift low in crosswinds.
• The primer is Large Rifle, the standard type for this cartridge, and the box quantity is 20 rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What twist rate does this load need? Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:9 inches or faster for the 170-grain bullet, so a barrel with a slower twist will not stabilize it as intended.

How many rounds come in the box? Each box holds 20 rounds of 6.8 Western ammunition.

What game is it built for? It is a hunting load for deer, elk and other medium to large game, with a jacket made to expand reliably after short penetration.

Buy the Berger Elite Hunter 6.8 Western 170gr Rifle Ammunition, 20 Rounds

Long shots at game punish a bullet that drifts or fails to open, and this Berger load was built around that problem. Order it with the rest of our rifle ammunition from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.