Berger Target 6.5 Creedmoor 156 gr Hybrid

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Ammo Reports Team 15 6.5 Creedmoor

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Official Spec	Value
Manufacturer	Berger
Cartridge	6.5 Creedmoor
Product Line	Elite Hunter
Bullet Name / Bullet Type	156 Grain Elite Hunter / hunting hybrid boat-tail
Bullet Weight	156 gr
SKU / Part Number / Item Number	31070
UPC	679459310703
Rounds per Box	20
Muzzle Velocity	2,680 fps
Muzzle Energy	2,488 ft-lb
Ballistic Coefficient G1	.679
Ballistic Coefficient G7	.347
Case Material	Not found
Primer	Large Rifle Primer
Reloadable	Not found
Test Barrel Length	26 in
Zero Distance	200 yd
Sight Height	Not found
Intended Use	Long-range hunting of small to medium game
Product Status	Current official Berger listing
Closest Competitors	Hornady Match 6.5 CM 147 gr ELD-M, Nosler Match Grade 6.5 CM 140 gr RDF HPBT, Federal Gold Medal 6.5 CM 140 gr SMK, Berger Tactical 6.5 CM 130 gr Hybrid OTM, PPU Supreme 6.5 CM 140 gr SMK

Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.

Overview

Despite the legacy post title, Berger officially identifies SKU 31070 as 6.5 mm Creedmoor 156 Grain Elite Hunter rifle ammunition, not a Target-line load. Berger publishes 2,680 fps, 2,488 ft-lb, a G1 BC of .679, and a G7 BC of .347.

The official trajectory is based on a 26-inch barrel, sea-level conditions, and a 200-yard zero. Berger does not publish wind-drift values in the product table, so no wind column is shown.

Official Ballistics

Manufacturer-published figures. Test barrel: 26 in; zero: 200 yd; conditions: sea level. Sight height is not stated. Trajectory values are in inches.

Range (yd)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lb)	Trajectory (in)
0	2,680	2,488	Not published
100	2,549	2,251	+1.92
200	2,422	2,032	0.00
300	2,299	1,831	-7.84
400	2,179	1,645	-22.27

Bullet Design and Intended Use

The 156 gr Elite Hunter uses a long hybrid ogive, boat-tail profile, consistent core, and a thinner J4 hunting jacket. Berger describes the design as easy to tune while retaining high aerodynamic efficiency.

Berger positions the bullet for rapid expansion after initial penetration and for use on small to medium game. It is a hunting load, not a target-only cartridge.

Closest Competitors

Product	Bullet Weight	Bullet Type	Positioning
Hornady Match 6.5 CM 147 gr ELD-M	147 gr	ELD Match	Heavy high-BC match alternative
Nosler Match Grade 6.5 CM 140 gr RDF HPBT	140 gr	RDF HPBT	Match-focused high-BC alternative
Federal Gold Medal 6.5 CM 140 gr SMK	140 gr	Open Tip Match	Premium factory match alternative
Berger Tactical 6.5 CM 130 gr Hybrid OTM	130 gr	Hybrid OTM Tactical	Lighter Berger tactical alternative
PPU Supreme 6.5 CM 140 gr SMK	140 gr	Sierra MatchKing HPBT	Value-oriented match alternative

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FAQ

Is SKU 31070 a Berger Target load?

No. Berger currently identifies SKU 31070 as 156 Grain Elite Hunter rifle ammunition.

What is the official muzzle velocity?

Berger publishes 2,680 fps from a 26-inch barrel.

What ballistic coefficients does Berger publish?

Berger publishes a G1 BC of .679 and a G7 BC of .347.

What zero is used for the official trajectory?

The official Berger table uses a 200-yard zero under sea-level conditions.

What is this load intended for?

Berger positions it as a long-range hunting load for small to medium game.

Submit Your Data – Real-World Results

Manufacturer figures are measured under controlled conditions. Firearm, barrel length, ammunition lot, temperature, and chronograph setup can change real-world velocity.