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The Berger 7mm (.284) 180 grain VLD Hunting bullet is what a lot of long range hunters reach for when they're building loads for 7mm Rem Mag, 28 Nosler, 7mm PRC and similar cartridges. It carries a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.673 and a G7 of 0.345, which puts it near the top of its class for a 180 grain projectile. That high BC is the whole point here: it fights wind, holds velocity downrange, and keeps your drop numbers manageable when you start reaching out past 300 yards.
The VLD (Very Low Drag) profile uses an aggressive secant ogive that slips through the air with less drag than a standard tangent shape. In plain terms, that means flatter shooting, less wind deflection, and more retained energy at distance. These share the same design DNA as Berger's VLD Target bullets, so you get genuine match-grade consistency built on J4 Precision jackets, the same jackets a lot of custom bullet makers prefer.
Where the hunting version splits from the target bullet is the jacket. Berger uses a thinner J4 hunting jacket so the bullet drives roughly 2 to 3 inches into an animal before it begins to expand, then dumps its energy inside the vitals and opens up a large wound cavity. Rather than punching straight through like a heavy controlled-expansion bullet, it releases its energy where it does the most work, which is a big reason these have a reputation for dropping game quickly.
These have an overall length of 1.506 inches and a sectional density of 0.319, with no cannelure. Berger recommends a 1:9 twist or faster to stabilize the long 180 grain profile. A popular tuning trick with VLDs is seating close to the rifling for single-shot work, though some rifles shoot best with the bullet jumping as much as .150 inch, so it's worth testing your seating depth to find the sweet spot for your barrel.
These .284 diameter bullets work in any 7mm cartridge, including 7mm Rem Mag, 28 Nosler, 7mm PRC, 7mm-08 and 280 Ackley Improved. The high 180 grain weight and 0.673 G1 BC make them especially popular in the faster magnum cartridges built for long range hunting. Just confirm your rifle has a 1:9 twist or faster to stabilize them properly.
Berger recommends a 1 in 9 inch twist or faster for this 180 grain bullet. The long VLD profile needs that extra spin to stay stable, especially at distance and in colder air. A slower twist may not fully stabilize it, so stick to 1:9 or tighter for best accuracy.
The thin J4 hunting jacket lets the bullet penetrate roughly 2 to 3 inches before it begins to expand, then it opens up and dumps its energy inside the vitals for a large wound cavity. Rather than passing straight through, it delivers its energy where it counts, which tends to drop game fast. That terminal behavior is a big reason hunters like them for longer shots.
These are component reloading bullets, not loaded ammunition. You'll need your own brass, primers, powder and dies to assemble finished cartridges. They come 100 projectiles to the box.
VLDs can be sensitive to seating depth, so testing is worth your time. A common starting point is seating near the rifling for single-shot setups, while some rifles shoot best with the bullet jumping up to about .150 inch to the lands. Work up gradually and let your barrel tell you what it likes.
| UPC | 679459285025 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 28502 |
| Bullet Caliber | 7mm |
| Caliber/Gauge | 284 Caliber |
| Grains | 180 |
| Product Type | VLD Hunting |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 2.7 |
| Units per Box | 100 |
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