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The Berger 6mm 105gr VLD Target is one of those bullets that earned its reputation the hard way, on the firing line against everyone else. The secant ogive nose and boat tail work together to cut drag, which translates to a flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and better retained velocity way out there. For anyone loading up a .243 Win, 6mm Creedmoor, 6BR, 6×47 Lapua, or Dasher, these .243 diameter projectiles have long been a go-to for serious accuracy.
The VLD design carries a 0.517 G1 BC and a 0.265 G7, which is what lets it buck the wind and hang onto speed downrange. Berger builds these on their J4 Precision jackets, known for tight runout tolerances, and that uniformity is a big part of why they group so consistently from one box to the next. These are match-grade target bullets, not loaded ammunition, so they're meant for handloaders building their own precision rounds.
Berger lists a 1:8 twist as optimal for stabilizing the 105 grain VLD, so a 1:8 or faster barrel is what you want. One thing every VLD shooter learns quick is that these bullets reward seating depth testing. The secant ogive can be particular about jump, and the sweet spot can land anywhere from touching the lands out to around .150 off. Plenty of competitors run them jammed or just a few thousandths off, while others find a node well off the lands. Berger's own seating depth protocol is a handy starting point if you're chasing that window on a fresh barrel.
F-Class, PRS, NRL, and benchrest crowds have been loading the 6mm 105 VLD for years because it delivers the kind of repeatable precision that matters when the scoreboard is tight. If you put in the load development work, this bullet pays you back with small groups and predictable long range performance.
No, these are reloading projectiles only. They're component bullets intended for handloaders building their own precision rounds. You'll need your own brass, powder, and primers to load them.
Berger lists a 1:8 twist as the optimal rate for stabilizing this 105 grain VLD. A 1:8 or faster barrel will keep it spinning right. Slower twists like 1:10 often struggle to fully stabilize a bullet this long.
The secant ogive on the VLD design does tend to be particular about bullet jump, so seating depth testing really pays off. The sweet spot can land anywhere from touching the lands out to around .150 off, depending on your rifle. Running Berger's seating depth protocol is a good way to find your window on a new barrel.
This .243 diameter bullet is a popular match choice in 6mm Creedmoor, .243 Winchester, 6BR, 6×47 Lapua, and 6mm Dasher builds. Any 6mm chambering with a fast enough twist can take advantage of its high BC. It's been a staple in F-Class, PRS, and benchrest circles for years.
| UPC | 679459244299 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24429 |
| Bullet Caliber | 6mm |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6MM |
| Grains | 105 |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 1.6 |
| Product Type | VLD Target |
| Units per Box | 100 |
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