.264 | 156gr | Berger Elite Hunter
by Berger
The Berger Elite Hunter bullet is designed for long-range hunting with a sleek, hybrid-ogive shape that maximizes ballistic efficiency and accuracy. Unlike some alternatives, it is not lead-free, utilizing a lead core for consistent expansion and terminal performance. This bullet is ideal for medium to large game such as deer, elk, and antelope, offering superior precision, flat trajectory, and optimal weight retention for ethical hunting at extended distances.
Specifications
Weight
156 gr (10.11 g)
Diameter
0.264″ (6.71 mm)
Sectional Density
0.320
BC G1
0.679
BC G7
0.347
Type
Elite Hunter
Min. Twist
1:8.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .264 | 156gr | Elite Hunter are available in the following cartridges:
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 PRC
6.5 x 64 Brenneke
6.5 x 64 (Reb)
6.5-284 Norma
6.5 x 57
6.5 x 55 Swedish
6.5 x 58 mm Mauser Port.
6.5 x 65 R
6.5 x 68
.264 Win. Mag.
6.5 x 57 R
6.5 x 68 R
6.5-300 Weatherby Mag.
.26 Nosler
6.5 x 65
6.5 x 63 R Messner Mag.
6.5 x 72 R
6.5 x 70 R
6.5 x 63 Messner Mag.
6.5 x 54 Mannlich Schoenauer
6.5-06 Ackley Improved
6.5 x 51 R Jap. Arisaka
6.5 Weatherby RPM
6.5-06 A-Square
6.5 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
6.5 x 58 R
6.5 x 52 R K&S
.260 Ackley Improved
.260 Rem.
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
.264 | 156gr | Soft Point ALASKA
Norma · 156gr · BC 0.27
.264 | 153gr | A-Tip Match
Hornady · 153gr · BC 0.704
.264 | 153gr | Tipped MatchKing
Sierra · 153gr · BC 0.642
.264 | 159gr | TMR
RWS · 159gr · BC 0.316
.264 | 156gr | VULKAN
Norma · 156gr · BC 0.35
.264 | 156gr | ORYX
Norma · 156gr · BC 0.36
.264 | 153.5gr | Long Range Hybrid Target
Berger · 153.5gr · BC 0.694
.264 | 160gr | InterLock
Hornady · 160gr · BC 0.283
.264 | 155gr | Mega
Lapua · 155gr · BC 0.377
.264 | 156gr | Evolution
RWS · 156gr · BC 0.379
.264 | 155gr | HPBT LR MatchKing
Sierra · 155gr · BC 0.56
.264 | 156gr | LRBTHP
Berger · 156gr · BC 0.655
Community Load Data for .264 | 156gr | Elite Hunter
Loads for .264 | 156gr | Elite Hunter from our community:
109 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 PRC | Alliant Powder Reloder-25 | 24.3 | 56.5 | 2.955 | 59461 (91%) | 2844 |
| 6.5 PRC | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N165 | 24.0 | 53.5 | 2.953 | 56632 (87%) | 2694 |
| 6.5 PRC | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N165 | 24.0 | 55.5 | 2.953 | 63672 (98%) | 2782 |
| 6.5 PRC | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N165 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.953 | 61828 (95%) | 2759 |
| 6.5 PRC | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N165 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.953 | 56987 (88%) | 2697 |
| 6.5 PRC | Vihtavuori Vihtavuori N165 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.953 | 61110 (94%) | 2749 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon H1000 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.955 | 57099 (88%) | 2841 |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | Vihtavuori N555 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.835 | 47440 (75%) | 2546 |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | Vihtavuori N550 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.835 | 54675 (87%) | 2589 |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | IMR 4350 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.835 | 57481 (91%) | 2598 |
| 6.5 Creedmoor | Hodgdon H4350 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.835 | 62915 (100%) | 2680 |
| 6.5 PRC | Winchester Winchester StaBALL HD | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.911 | 61625 (95%) | 2900 |
| 6.5 PRC | Vihtavuori N565 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.955 | 64877 (100%) | 2776 |
| 6.5 PRC | Vihtavuori N565 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.955 | 61200 (94%) | 2723 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.955 | 61492 (95%) | 2959 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.955 | 59686 (92%) | 2936 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.911 | 61004 (94%) | 2953 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.911 | 57428 (88%) | 2900 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.911 | 47966 (74%) | 2749 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.955 | 54566 (84%) | 2861 |
| 6.5 PRC | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.955 | 54826 (84%) | 2910 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon H1000 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.911 | 58484 (90%) | 2805 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.911 | 59160 (91%) | 2927 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.911 | 54059 (83%) | 2851 |
| 6.5 PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon H1000 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.911 | 51349 (79%) | 2700 |