Berger has added a 6.8 Western load to its Elite Hunter ammunition line, and the Mesa, Arizona maker says it's available now. No pricing or SKU was listed.A Heavy-for-Caliber .277The new load pushes a 170-grain Elite Hunter bullet at 2,900 fps. Berger describes it as heavy for the caliber. The projectile carries a hybrid-ogive design and is built with Berger's J4 Hunting Jacket, which Berger says is held to less than .0003-inch total indicated runout (TIR).The ballistic coefficient is where Berger is leaning hardest. The company lists a 0.339 G7 BC and calls it best-in-class, pairing it with what it describes as an exceptionally consistent BC standard deviation. On terminal performance, Berger says the bullet penetrates approximately 2 to 3 inches before creating a large wound cavity. The company also claims strong downrange energy retention, less wind drift, and effective terminal results out to extended distances.Winchester and Browning originally built the 6.8 Western around heavy .277-caliber projectiles fed from a short-action rifle, and Berger's entry adds another factory option for shooters already running the cartridge. Specs Cartridge6.8 WesternBullet weight170 grainMuzzle velocity2,900 fpsG7 BC0.339 (Berger: best-in-class)ConstructionHybrid ogive, J4 Hunting JacketJ4 jacket runoutLess than .0003-inch TIR (per Berger)AvailabilityNowPriceNot listed From Berger"Our goal with the new Berger 6.8 Western Elite Hunter ammunition is to provide hunters with another premium option that exceeds expectations," said David Hamilton, Berger Plant Manager. "This ammunition delivers unmatched exterior ballistics and long-range terminal performance. When the hunt of a lifetime comes down to a single shot, hunters can trust Berger Elite Hunter ammunition to perform without compromise."Based in Mesa, Arizona, Berger builds precision projectiles and match-grade ammunition across target, hunting, and tactical applications. It falls under Capstone Precision Group, the sole U.S. distributor for Berger, Lapua, Vihtavuori, and SK-Rimfire products.Berger did not list pricing or a SKU in the announcement.If this post has you ready to hit the range, head over to gunranges.com - a free directory to help you find shooting ranges near you, wherever you are in the United States.