Morgan Joy-Twenter, Author at Berger Bullets

Berger Expands Elite Hunter Ammunition With New 6.8 Western Offering

Available now, Berger has added new 6.8 Western ammunition to their industry-leading Elite Hunter ammunition product line. Berger's new 6.8 Western load features a heavy-for-caliber 170 Grain Elite Hunter bullet traveling at an impressive 2,900 fps, delivering outstanding exterior ballistics and long-range terminal performance. With a best-in-class 0.339 G7 Ballistic Coefficient (BC) and exceptionally consistent BC standard deviation, this ammunition provides the precision and predictability critical for today's ethical long-range hunter. Shot after shot, Berger's 6.8 Western ammunition sets a new standard for performance in the field. Originally developed by Winchester and Browning to maximize the potential of modern, heavy-for-caliber .277-caliber bullets in a short-action [...]

Berger’s Buschman and King Represent Team USA at 2026 IPRF World Championship

The 2026 International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) World Championship is underway at Gravestone Precision Shooting facility in Lipan, Texas, with competition taking place September 24-28. The International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) brings together the world's top precision rifle competitors through a standardized international competition format. In the United States, the U.S. Precision Rifle Association (USPRA) is responsible for selecting and organizing the athletes who represent Team USA on the world stage. Among those representing Team USA are Team Berger members Austin Buschman and Morgun King, both of whom have qualified for all three IPRF World Championship cycles. Austin Buschman Buschman enters the World Championship as [...]

Berger-Sponsored U.S. F-Open Team Earns Silver at 2026 F-Class World Championships

The Berger-sponsored U.S. F-Open Team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 F-Class World Championships, capturing the silver medal at the prestigious international competition held Aug. 10-16 at the National Shooting Centre in Bisley, United Kingdom. Competing against the world's top F-Class shooters, Team USA posted an impressive overall score of 3482.335V to secure second place on the international stage. The U.S. F-Open Team was captained by Team Berger member Dan Bramley, whose leadership helped guide the squad to both a silver-medal finish at the World Championships and a gold-medal victory at the British Open. Supporting the team were Vice Captain Bryan Blake and Adjutant [...]

James Fox Wins Fourth CMP National Service Rifle Championship

James Fox of Team Berger captured his fourth Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) National Service Rifle Championship title and his second consecutive championship, finishing with an impressive aggregate score of 2371-90X. The CMP National Highpower Rifle Championship was held July 20-25 at Camp Perry, Ohio, drawing 353 competitors from across the country to compete in one of the premier events in service rifle shooting. Fox reflected on the history of the championship and the challenges competitors faced this year, “The CMP National Highpower Rifle Championships was officially launched in 2025 in Camp Perry, Ohio and is shot over three days with four different stages: standing slow [...]

Berger Bullets Selected for USSOCOM M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition

Berger 6.5mm 140 Grain OTM bullets have been selected for loading in the M1200 6.5 Creedmoor Special Ball Long-Range Ammunition for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Capstone Precision Group, manufacturers of Berger Bullets and Ammunition, will load Berger 140 Grain OTM’s in several million M1200 6.5 Creedmoor rounds in their Mesa, Arizona Manufacturing facility. Capstone was awarded the M1200 contract as an approved supplier for the Special Operations Unique Munitions Requirements (SUMR) program. M1200 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge requirements are to deliver exceptional long-range precision and reliability while suppressed, when fired from USSOCOM’s advanced semi-automatic weapon platforms capable of engagements beyond 1,500 meters. Berger will [...]

Berger’s James Fox Wins Oregon State Highpower Championship

Team Berger's James Fox continued his dominance on the firing line, winning the Oregon State Highpower Championship and claiming the Oregon State High-Power Open Championship title for an unprecedented ninth consecutive year. Held June 27–28 at the Douglas Ridge Rifle Club in Eagle Creek, Oregon, the Oregon State Highpower Championship, hosted by the Oregon State Shooting Association, attracted many of the nation's top Highpower shooters. The two-day event featured a challenging schedule that included two 800-point Regional Course-of-Fire matches and a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Excellence-in-Competition (EIC) match, testing competitors' precision, consistency, and endurance throughout the weekend. Fox delivered a commanding performance across all phases [...]

New Berger 6mm 120 Grain LRHT Dominates Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge

Competitors loading Berger’s all-new 6mm 120 Grain Long Range Hybrid Target (LRHT) bullet claimed the top three overall positions at the 2026 Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge (PRC), widely regarded as one of the largest and most demanding Precision Rifle Series qualifiers of the year. The top 3 shooters utilized Berger’s new 120gr 6mm LRHT bullet; Team Berger’s Austin Buschman used his 6mm Creedmoor to showcase a command performance, securing First Place and Top Suppressor honors with an impressive score of 181/202. Mark Le, also shooting a 6mm Creedmoor, finished second with a score of 170. Kahl Harmon shooting a 6mm GT rounded out the top [...]

Berger Dominates Team Division at 2026 Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge

Berger congratulates Kahl Harmon and Mitch Fitzpatrick on their Team Division victory at the 2026 Nightforce Extreme Long Range (ELR) Steel Challenge. Outscoring more than 40 teams, they secured a first-place finish with an impressive score of 245.93. The 11th annual Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge was held June 5–6 in Glenrock, WY, at the Tillard 55 Ranch. Despite hot and windy conditions, 280 shooters competed across 20 stages, engaging more than 70 steel targets at distances out to 2,100 yards. Awards were presented for both individual and team performances. Following his win, Fitzpatrick commented, “I had a blast shooting the NF ELR Match with my [...]

New Berger 6mm 120 Grain LRHT Makes History at Iron Man Championship

Berger’s new 6mm 120 Grain Long Range Hybrid Target (LRHT) bullet has officially made history, powering Erich Mietenkorte to victory at the 2026 Iron Man Metallic Silhouette Championship. Using the 120 LRHT, Mietenkorte not only claimed the High Power and Overall Aggregate titles but also tied the all-time aggregate record and completed the prestigious Bull River Ultra Slam (knocking down 20 consecutive Rams) The Iron Man Silhouette Championship lives up to its name. Over the course of the two-day event, competitors fire a grueling 320 shots for record, all from the standing offhand position—two 40-shot Smallbore Rifle matches each morning and two 40-shot High-Power Rifle matches each afternoon. Targets range from 40 to 100 meters for [...]

NEW! Berger 6mm 120 Grain Long Range Hybrid Target – Redefining Long Range

We're excited to announce the new 6mm 120 Grain Long Range Hybrid Target™ (LRHT) Bullet - the heaviest-in-class projectile and highest performing exterior ballistics of any .243 caliber bullet. Popular cartridges like 6mm Creedmoor, 6mm Dasher, 6mm GT, 6x47 Lapua, and .243 Winchester paired with the 120 grain 6mm LRHT reimagines capabilities and drives effective performance to 1,000 yards and beyond. Berger’s 6mm 120 Grain Long Range Hybrid Target™ allows competitors in F-Class, Precision Rifle, Benchrest and other disciplines to benefit from the legendary easy-to-load, jump-tolerant hybrid ogive profile, and the industry’s highest 0.328 G7 Ballistic Coefficient (BC), unprecedented for 6mm’s. Plus, all Long [...]

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