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Old 10-04-2019, 08:55 PM
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Just got off the phone with Graf. My order is enroute! Remember guys, Berger is only doing one production run per year and you can pre-order from Graff.
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Old 10-04-2019, 09:10 PM
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Never mind I see they recommend a minimum of 1-8” twist for these
9 twist will run them just fine.
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Old 10-05-2019, 01:40 PM
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What kind of velocity and barrel length are people using? I have a 204 Ruger with a 1:8 and wondered what to expect.
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Old 10-05-2019, 01:57 PM
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What kind of velocity and barrel length are people using? I have a 204 Ruger with a 1:8 and wondered what to expect.
Depending on the powder you use and your rifle's likings. You should be in and around the 3200 FPS range.
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Old 10-06-2019, 02:16 AM
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Berger is only doing one production run per year and you can pre-order from Graff.
Where did you hear this? Just asking, not being confrontational. Trying to decide how many is enough to be sitting on.

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Old 10-06-2019, 03:56 AM
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Where did you hear this? Just asking, not being confrontational. Trying to decide how many is enough to be sitting on.
I heard it straight from Berger about a month ago when I called them on the phone. The guy I spoke to said they will do one production run per year and you can pre-order only through Graf & Sons. He said the reason they decided to re-produce the bullet (once per year) is because of the feedback they got from shooters. Apparently they did not appreciate how great the demand was. Also, I think the production run will be in September of each year.

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Old 10-07-2019, 01:43 AM
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Well that is awesome. When I talked to Berger they would not confirm that they would run the bullet annually. If that is the case it may alleviate having the financial burden of hoarding several thousand. I am not a Berger fan boy just turns out they are one of the bullet makers we can get in Canada that tend to make heavy for caliber bullets.
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Old 11-19-2019, 11:26 AM
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Got my 1000 rounds in yesterdays mail.
Currently shooting Berger 50gr @ 3700 fps in 20BR IMPROVED 40deg. x 24 in. 1:9 custom varmint barrel. Single shot BAT.
I expect pet load @ 3500 - 3575 fps with these 55's, if they stabilize … hoping...wishing...
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Old 11-19-2019, 01:36 PM
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when I sit the 20 Cal 55gr Berger next to a 53gr Vmax, the Berger looks like a tall thin hot looking runway model and the 53Vmax looks like your best friends fat sister.
Best description ever....

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Old 11-19-2019, 01:38 PM
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Got my 1000 rounds in yesterdays mail.
Currently shooting Berger 50gr @ 3700 fps in 20BR IMPROVED 40deg. x 24 in. 1:9 custom varmint barrel. Single shot BAT.
I expect pet load @ 3500 - 3575 fps with these 55's, if they stabilize … hoping...wishing...

Al we need to see pictures of that rifle
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