.284 | 165gr | Merlin Virtus
by Virtus
The Virtus Merlin bullet is a high-performance, lead-free projectile, designed for precision and environmental safety. Its pointed, streamlined shape ensures excellent ballistic coefficients and deep penetration, making it ideal for hunting medium to large game species such as deer and wild boar. The bullet's copper construction enhances weight retention and expansion upon impact, ensuring reliable stopping power for ethical, clean kills. Choose Virtus Merlin for eco-friendly, consistent hunting performance.
Specifications
Weight
165 gr (10.69 g)
Diameter
0.284″ (7.21 mm)
Sectional Density
0.292
BC G1
0.594
Type
Merlin
Min. Twist
1:8.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .284 | 165gr | Merlin are available in the following cartridges:
.280 Ackley Improved
7 x 64 Brenneke
7 mm Exp. Rem.
.280 Rem.
7 x 57
7 mm PRC
7 mm Rem. Mag.
7 mm Blaser Mag.
7 mm Weath. Mag.
7 x 61 S&H (Super)
7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe
.28 Nosler
7 mm STW
7 x 57 R
7 mm Mag. Fl. H&H
7 mm KM Katzmaier
7 x 72 R
7 mm Backcountry
7 x 66 SE v. Hofe
7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
7.21 Firebird
7 x 65 R Brenneke
7-.300 Norma Mag.
7-6.5 PRCW
.280 Riml. N.E. Ross
7 FCP
7 mm SAW
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.284 | 160gr | CX
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.284 | 160gr | EDH
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.284 | 170gr | CutEdge MTH
Cutting Edge · 170gr · BC 0.62
.284 | 160gr | Mag Drückjagd
Reichenberg · 160gr · BC 0.25
.284 | 160gr | LRX BT
Barnes · 160gr · BC 0.608
.284 | 165gr | Osprey
Virtus · 165gr · BC 0.594
.284 | 168gr | LRX BT
Barnes · 168gr · BC 0.513
.284 | 160gr | TSX FB
Barnes · 160gr · BC 0.392
.284 | 160gr | X S
Barnes · 160gr · BC 0.39
.284 | 160gr | MRX BT
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Community Load Data for .284 | 165gr | Merlin
Loads for .284 | 165gr | Merlin from our community:
14 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | 65.7 | 3.341 | 51619 (79%) | 2720 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | 65.9 | 3.341 | 52141 (80%) | 2730 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | 66.1 | 3.341 | 52634 (81%) | 2736 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 53156 (82%) | 2746 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 53664 (83%) | 2756 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 54201 (83%) | 2766 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 55288 (85%) | 2782 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 55825 (86%) | 2792 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 56362 (87%) | 2799 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 47500 (73%) | 2648 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 48530 (75%) | 2808 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 58030 (89%) | 2825 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.341 | 60974 (94%) | 2871 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 60669 (93%) | 2864 |