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The Berger 6mm 105 grain VLD Target is one of the flattest-shooting projectiles you can feed a .243 bore, and that reputation is well earned. Built around a secant ogive and a boat-tail base, this bullet is designed to cut through the air with less drag, which translates to a flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and higher retained velocity downrange. The J4 Target jacket is the heart of the thing. Berger holds these to extremely tight tolerances, and that consistency shows up as minimal dispersion at every distance you'll shoot it.
The numbers back up the hype. This bullet carries a G1 BC of 0.517 and a G7 of 0.265, with a sectional density of 0.254 and an overall length right around 1.222 inches. It's a 500-count box of components, so this is a reloading bullet meant for the handloader dialing in a precision rifle. These have long been a go-to in cartridges like the 6BR, 6 Dasher, 6XC, and .243 Win for mid-range and long-range target work out past 600 yards and beyond.
To stabilize the 105 VLD properly, Berger recommends a 1-in-8 inch twist or faster. Push a slower twist and you'll likely fight accuracy, so match your barrel to the bullet. Because the VLD uses that aggressive secant ogive, it does reward a little seating depth testing. Berger's own method of testing in .040 inch increments off the lands is the fastest way to find your rifle's sweet spot, and plenty of competitors have watched groups tighten up dramatically once they land in the window. Some barrels like them jammed, some prefer a jump, so a short ladder test pays off here.
If you're loading for a precision 6mm and want a proven match bullet that's set records and won matches the world over, the 105 VLD Target belongs on your bench.
Berger recommends a 1-in-8 inch twist or faster for this 105 grain 6mm bullet. A slower twist barrel may struggle to stabilize it, which shows up as poor accuracy or keyholing. If your .243 or 6mm has an 8-twist or quicker, you're in good shape.
Because the VLD uses an aggressive secant ogive, it tends to be seating-depth sensitive, so testing pays off. Berger's recommended method is to test in .040 inch increments starting near the lands and work back from there. Every barrel is different, with some preferring the bullet jammed and others shooting best with a jump, so a quick ladder test will reveal your rifle's window.
These are a popular match-grade choice for 6mm cartridges including the 6BR, 6 Dasher, 6XC, and .243 Winchester. They're built for precision target and long-range competition work, often used at mid-range distances and well past 600 yards. This is a reloading component, so you'll be loading these into your own brass.
The VLD uses a pure secant ogive, which gives it excellent ballistics but makes it a bit more particular about seating depth. The Hybrid Target blends a tangent and secant profile for a broader, more forgiving accuracy window. Both are proven match bullets, so the choice often comes down to how much load tuning you want to do.
| UPC | 679459247290 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24729 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Caliber |
| Grains | 105 |
| Product Type | VLD Target |
| Quantity | 500 |
| Shipping Weight | 6.4 |
| Units per Box | 500 |
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