Berger Tactical 223 Remington 77 Grain Open Tip Match

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Official Spec	Value
Manufacturer	Berger Bullets
Cartridge	223 Remington
Product Line	OTM Tactical
Bullet Name / Bullet Type	77 Grain OTM Tactical
Bullet Weight	77 gr
SKU / Part Number / Item Number	23030
UPC	Not found
Rounds per Box	20
Muzzle Velocity	2,750 fps
Muzzle Energy	1,293 ft-lb
Ballistic Coefficient G1	0.374
Ballistic Coefficient G7	0.192
Case Material	Not found
Primer	Not found
Reloadable	Not found
Test Barrel Length	20 in
Zero Distance	200 yd
Sight Height	Not found
Intended Use	Tactical / Mil-LE
Product Status	Listed by manufacturer: Available for purchase
Closest Competitors	HSM Match 223 Remington 77 gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP, Nosler Match Grade 223 Remington 77 gr Custom Competition HPBT, PMC X-TAC Match 223 Remington 77 gr OTM, Berger Target 223 Remington 73 gr Boat Tail

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

Key Takeaway

Berger 23030 is a 77 gr OTM Tactical 223 Remington load developed for 1:8-inch-twist platforms and faster. Berger publishes 2,750 fps, 1,293 ft-lb, G1 and G7 BC values, and a downrange table from a 20-inch barrel with a 200-yard zero.

Official Ballistics

Distance (yd)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lb)	Drop (in)
Muzzle	2,750	1,293	–
100	2,512	1,079	+2.02
200	2,286	894	0
300	2,073	735	-8.71
600	1,495	382	-91.64

Conditions: Manufacturer-published performance from a 20 in barrel at sea level with a 200 yd zero. Berger’s page does not state sight height or wind drift, so no wind column is shown. The official page displays an empty 400 yd row; it is omitted because Berger provides no values in that row.

Bullet and Load Design

Berger’s 77 gr OTM Tactical bullet uses a tangent ogive, boat-tail, consistent core, and J4 Precision Jacket. Berger publishes a 0.374 G1 BC, a 0.192 G7 BC, a 1:8-inch minimum twist or faster, and a 2.260-inch maximum cartridge overall length.

The open-tip match design is intended for accuracy and reliable magazine-length function. It should not be confused with a conventional expanding hollow-point hunting bullet.

Best Uses

Good fit:

Tactical and Mil-LE applications identified by Berger
Precision target shooting with 1:8-inch-twist platforms or faster
Shooters who want an official 200-yard-zero trajectory reference

Not the right tool for:

Hunting where a purpose-built expanding bullet is required
Barrels that do not stabilize 77 gr projectiles
Using the official table without confirming rifle-specific zero and velocity

Reliability Notes

Berger states that the load is function tested for magazine-fed gas-gun platforms. Actual reliability and velocity still depend on the firearm, barrel, chamber, magazine, ammunition lot, and conditions. Confirm function and point of impact before duty or match use.

Competitors

Published Alternative	Comparison
HSM Match 223 Remington 77 gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP	A published 77 gr HPBT match alternative in a 50-round box.
Nosler Match Grade 223 Remington 77 gr Custom Competition HPBT	A published 77 gr match load with a complete official trajectory table.
PMC X-TAC Match 223 Remington 77 gr OTM	A published 77 gr match-oriented OTM alternative.
Berger Target 223 Remington 73 gr Boat Tail	A slightly lighter same-brand target load with official trajectory data.

Price Reality

This is premium tactical and match-oriented ammunition in a 20-round box. Availability and retailer pricing change, so compare listings by exact part number 23030.