These are simply different naming conventions that we use to clarify that the bullets can be used for each application. The military requires that OTM (Open Tip Match) bullets be clearly defined as OTM in the product name for clarification. There are no differences between these two bullets.
The Tactical bullet is made on a shorter jacket so the nose lengths allow a COAL that will feed through a magazine and shoot well in standard issue chambers. The target bullet is on a longer jacket and will not meet COAL standards and most likely will not function through a magazine, but this longer jacket gives the Target bullet a higher BC than the Tactical.
We do not recommend that you use Target bullets for hunting. The wound channel with a Target bullet is narrow compared to the wound channel of a Hunting bullet. The wider wound channel produced by the Hunting bullet is more likely to impact vital organs if the shot placement is not ideal.
A Tangent Ogive (like our standard BTs) is less sensitive to seating depth but has more drag and a lower BC than a Secant Ogive of the same length. A Secant Ogive (like our standard VLDS) has a higher BC and lower drag than a traditional Tangent Ogive but can be quite sensitive to seating depth. A Hybrid Ogive blends the best aspects of the tangent and secant nose shapes into one Ogive. It starts at the bearing surface with a tangent section that will align itself more effectively when the bullet contacts the rifling. Beyond this section, the shape transitions into a secant section [...]
The part numbers for some of our bullets (30423, 30428, 30110, 33104, and 33106) have been changed to accommodate a change in the size of boxes. So while the numbers are different, the bullets are still the same. They are simply now in boxes of 100 instead of boxes of 50. Please see our chart below: Bullet Description Old 50 Count Part Number New 100 Count Part Number 30 cal 215 gr Hybrid Target 30423 30429 30 cal 230 gr Hybrid Target 30428 30430 30 cal 230 gr Hybrid OTM Tactical 30110 30112 338 cal 250 gr Hybrid OTM Tactical 33104 33107 338 cal 300 [...]
We make a few solid copper projectiles under the Berger Match Solid line, but most Berger Bullets have a copper jacket and a lead core. For additional clarification, email us at support@capstonepg.com or call us at 660-460-2800.
We currently do not offer sample packs of our bullets. submoashooting.com offers some sample packs for sale, but not our full line. If you have specific questions about a bullet, please contact us at support@capstonepg.com.
It depends on a lot of factors, but usually it has to do with supply vs demand. For instance, a new and/or popular bullet might just be sold out because demand is outpacing how fast we can deliver product to dealers. The firearms industry, and ammunition specifically, is very susceptible to market fluctuations. Every few years demand drastically increases for a few months at a time, usually due to worries about regulations or because of other such issues. "Ramping up production numbers" isn't a flip of a switch solution for high quality manufacturers, it requires significant capital investments in machinery, which can take months-years to [...]
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