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Is anyone having any luck with accuracy using the 30gr Berger?

Thanks: Jim

i tried them and got decent accuracy @ 100 yrds but shooting at pdogs at longer the wind really pushed them around

Thanks for the reply...I have lots of barrels that shoot 1/4 MOA in 22 cal...Just want fast light load for the 204.
I am shooting a 23" Contender and so far the heavier bullets are shooting the best....but want to use at least 32gr.

If you wouldn't mind, let be know what powder and primer you used.

Thanks: Jim

i used both w 748 and blc2
i was getting around 4200 with the 31.0 blc2 but didnot own a chrony when i tried the w748
also seems i have lost my notes on the w748 powder weights

Me and my boy used them on the prairie dog shoot last may, I loaded them with 28.2grs of benchmark, my boy really liked them, he was making head shots out to 400yds, your not going to get a spectacular kill like you do with a heavier bullet but they'll do the job! will completely remove a pd's head from his shoulders, I think they chrono'd at around 4200fps can't remember and I didn't write it down for some odd reason. they are very accurate!

Thanks much guys.....That is the info I was looking for.

Thanks Again: Jim

Just wanted to add my 2 cents. I just fired my 1st ladder with the 30s. (1st with any Berger reloads) As with all bullet weights and brands in my rifle, my best groups were about 3/4 of the way to the top. 27.6gr H4895. Groups were the same as other brands also. About .7"-.8" + that one darn FLYER!!! Kind of disappointing as I was hoping that the Bergers were what I needed to get under 1/2 MOA consistantly. Oh well, maybe the 35s or 40s will be better?

The 35s should be better. The best groups I could get wit the 30s was right around 1" but can get more consistancy and 1/2" groups with the 35s.