The Federal Premium .243 Winchester loads a 95-grain Berger Hybrid Hunter bullet at 3000 feet per second, producing 1899 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. Berger bullets command respect among long-range shooters, and the Hybrid Hunter brings that precision to hunting ammunition. The hybrid ogive design—part secant, part tangent—provides exceptional accuracy while remaining less sensitive to seating depth than pure secant designs.

The Berger Hybrid Hunter achieves an impressive G1 BC of 0.430, among the highest available in .243 Winchester ammunition. This translates to retained velocity, reduced wind drift, and flatter trajectories at extended range. The J4 precision jacket ensures consistent accuracy, while the thinner jacket construction initiates expansion at lower impact velocities than many hunting bullets. Berger designed this bullet to penetrate 2-3 inches before expanding, creating massive internal wound channels.

This ammunition serves hunters who take long shots seriously. Antelope hunters on open prairie, deer hunters working power line cuts, and anyone pushing their .243 past 300 yards will benefit from the Berger's ballistic efficiency. The 95-grain weight provides adequate penetration while the exceptional BC keeps the bullet supersonic well past typical hunting distances. This is precision ammunition for hunters who practice at range and know their rifle's capabilities.