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Berger Adds 7mm PRC Elite Hunter Ammunition for 2026

New for 2026, Berger is expanding the popular Elite Hunter ammunition line to include two new 7mm PRC cartridge offerings.    Berger’s 7mm PRC Elite Hunter ammo provides best-in-class bullet options that deliver unprecedented exterior ballistics and long-range terminal performance. It features the 175 Grain Elite Hunter projectile with an impressive 0.336 G7 Ballistic Coefficient (BC) and the heaviest-in-class 195 Grain Elite Hunter which boasts an industry-leading 0.387 BC.  Berger Elite Hunter projectiles and ammunition feature a sleek, high BC hybrid-ogive profile design for hunters who demand an ethical long-range precision solution. Elite Hunter’s provide 2-3” penetration before producing extreme hydrostatic shock and a massive wound cavity through the vitals. Energy is deposited where it’s most effective – inside the animal. Elite Hunter bullets utilize Berger’s J4 Hunting Jacket, which is held to the tightest tolerances measuring less than .0003” TIR (total indicated runout).   Berger Production Engineer Bob [...]

Berger Announces New 223 Remington 69 Grain OTM Bullets and Ammo

New for 2026, we've added new 223 Remington 69 Grain OTM bullets and Ammunition to complement existing 73 Grain and 77 Grain OTM offerings.    Civilian, military, and law enforcement professionals have insisted that Berger develop 69 Grain OTM products that deliver unmatched precision, reliability, and consistency. These characteristics are especially important for Mil/LE professionals; not having reliable ammunition could mean not coming home.    Berger 22 caliber 69 Grain OTM  Berger’s new 22 caliber 69 Grain OTM bullets are purpose-built to achieve unmatched precision in AR platforms and other modern sporting rifles with 1:9” twist or faster. Designed for magazine-feed applications, the new 69 Grain outshines all others, especially at 300+ yards where the highest level of precision is necessary to acquire targets and win matches. Not [...]

Morgun King Clinches 2025 PRS Pro Series Championship for Team Berger

Team Berger shooter Morgun King has been crowned the 2025 Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Pro Series Champion with the season concluding at the Finale held at WAR Rifles in Tremont, PA. The 2025 PRS Pro Series Finale brought together the top shooters from across the country who qualified through the National 2-Day and Regional 1-Day series matches. Taking place November 1st and 2nd, competitors faced intense conditions, including unpredictable winds and shifting weather. King, who competes with Berger’s 6.5 mm 156 Gr Elite Hunter bullets, entered the Finale as a top contender and delivered a stellar performance, tying for first place with Buschman at [...]

Team Berger’s Austin Buschman Climbs from 18th to 2nd in 2025 PRS Pro Series, Securing Finale Victory

Team Berger’s Austin Buschman delivered a stunning performance at the highly competitive 2025 Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Pro Series Finale, securing a 1st place finish and rising from 18th place to finish 2nd in the 2025 PRS Pro Series. The 2025 PRS Pro Series Finale, held November 1st and 2nd at War Rifles’ Geissele Range, brought together the top shooters from across the country who qualified through the National 2-Day and Regional 1-Day circuits. Competitors faced intense conditions, including unpredictable winds and shifting weather. In the finale, Buschman tied for first place with fellow Team Berger shooter Morgun King, both posting an impressive score [...]

Berger’s Ken Sanoski Wins the Inaugural MDT Midsummer Madness

Team Berger’s Ken Sanoski secured another significant victory for the 2025 season, winning the inaugural MDT Midsummer Madness held August 29-31 in British Columbia, Canada. Competing in a field of top marksmen, Sanoski took first place with a final score of 168, narrowly edging out second-place by a single point. Hosted by the British Columbia Precision Rifle League (BCPRL), the event was the first-ever 2-day Precision Rifle Series (PRS) match held in the province, challenging shooters in the rugged mountain terrain near the Nicola Valley. The course of fire featured a mix of natural terrain and man-made props with targets at varied angles from [...]

Vihtavuori, Lapua and Berger are Platnum Sponsors for 2025 GBFCA European F-Class Championships at Bisley, UK

Vihtavuori, Lapua and Berger, known for their world-class reloading powders, brass, ammunition and bullets, are proud to announce they will be a Platinum sponsor for the 2025 GBFCA European F-Class Championships, taking place from September 2-7. The 2025 ‘Euros’ will be the largest F-Class event ever to be held at the world-famous Stickledown range at the Bisley Camp in the UK, the home of the National Rifle Association of the UK since 1890. The Championships are expected to bring more than 400 top shooters (from over 20 countries) to compete in F/TR and F-Open classes. The event consists of both individual and team matches [...]

Berger’s James Fox Claims Third National Highpower Championship

Team Berger's James Fox continues his extraordinary 2025 Highpower season, adding another prestigious title to his impressive list of victories. Fresh off championship wins at both the Washington and Oregon state championships; Fox further solidified his dominance by clinching the CMP Individual National Highpower Championship grand aggregate. The CMP National Games Matches, which ran July 21st - August 3rd, were held at Camp Perry in Post Clinton, OH. Fox secured the top spot with a remarkable total score of 2,375-108, beating out second-place finisher Zevin Linse in a tightly contested match. This victory marks Fox's third Service Rifle National Championship, a testament [...]

Team Berger Places at Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge

Team Berger had a strong showing at the 2025 Hornady Precision Rifle Challenge. The fourth annual PRS challenge was held in Woodruff, Utah, on June 27-28. Battling against other top competitors, Team Berger Shooters managed to stand out and place in the highly anticipated event. The challenging natural terrain tested competitors' abilities to engage targets at varying distances, from short-range technical shots to long-range engagements out to 1,400 yards. Shooters faced diverse conditions, including shifting winds and mirage, demanding precise wind calls and excellent fundamental shooting skills. Team Berger's strong performance highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of its members. Ken Sanoski tied for [...]

Team Berger’s James Fox Wins Oregon State Highpower Championships

Fresh off his victory at the Washington State Highpower Championship, James Fox of Team Berger continued his dominant performance, securing another win at the Oregon State Highpower Championship held the weekend of June 28-29. The Oregon State Highpower Championship, hosted by the Oregon State Shooting Association at the Douglas Ridge Rifle Club in Eagle Creek, draws top Highpower shooters from across the nation. This year's event featured a unique two-day format, challenging competitors with two 800-point regional course-of-fire matches and a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Excellence-in-Competition (EIC) match. "The unconventional format has competitors shooting all the standing slow fire, sitting rapid fire, and prone rapid-fire [...]

Team Berger’s Morgun King Wins Thunderbeast Arms Co King of Coal Canyon

Congratulations to Team Berger’s Morgun King on claiming the top spot at the 2025 Thunderbeast Arms Co King of Coal Canyon Precision Rifle Series (PRS) match with an impressive score of 179. The 2025 Thunderbeast Arms Co King of Coal Canyon was held May 31st at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico, this year's match was hosted by the Severance Training Center. The challenging 20-stage course pushed competitors to rely on precision, skill, and adaptability as they tackled rugged natural terrain and engaged targets ranging from 300 to 1,100 yards. “King of Coal Canyon in Raton, NM is one of the best [...]

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