Substitute for Berger 195 EOL?

[SparkyHD1]

Since Berger 195s are nonexistent, what are you guys using in its place? My 28 was throated for the 195s, so I'm looking for a hunting bullet that would be a good substitute. 28" BARTLIEN 1/8 TWIST

 

[alfmoonspace]

Sierra 197?

 

[Milo 2.5]

Berger bullets is back in operation after the move, I'd wait if possible. If your rifle throated specifically for 195, switching is just going to throw a wild ass curve ball in your operation.

 

[JustBC]

http://www.bullets.com/products/7mm-197-Grain-HPBT-MatchKing-Bullets-Box-of-100/BL12070
Not sure how the profile compares to the EOLs but these are cheap enough to experiment with.

 

[alfmoonspace]

Sierra recommends a 1/7.5 or faster twist. Not sure if its worth the hassle. I would wait it out.

 

[mdmp5]

Sierra recommends a 1/7.5 or faster twist. Not sure if its worth the hassle. I would wait it out.

That’s what they recommend. Not necessarily what you need.

 

[SparkyHD1]

Thanks, I'm going to give Berger a couple more weeks, but then I'll give the Sierra 197 a try. Maybe Hornady 175?

 

[mdmp5]

I wish I could give you advice from field experience, but I did buy 500 of the 197s, waiting to chamber to 7 SAUM. I will tell you these bullets look like nothing else I have seen to date.

 

[alfmoonspace]

Fat bullets?

 

[mdmp5]

They are almost as long as 300 SMKs. Beyond streamlined

 

[mdmp5]

I just hope they shoot. Would be the biggest let down I’ve ever seen if they don’t

 

[alfmoonspace]

Oh interesting, please post results when you run them.

 

[mdmp5]

Gonna be a while. I'm actually hoping to see someone else post. I haven't seen one story about the 197s and they have been out for over a year

 

[BCX]

Try the Sierra 197 or sierra 183