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Berger's 175 grain .30 caliber VLD Hunting bullet has earned its reputation as one of the flattest shooting hunting projectiles around, and it shows up in a lot of serious long range rifles for good reason. The secant ogive cuts drag as the bullet travels downrange, which means flatter trajectories, less wind drift, and better retained velocity out where it counts. With a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.518 and a G7 of 0.265, this is a sleek, efficient .308 diameter bullet that holds its energy well past the 300 yard mark where the VLD line really earns its keep.
This bullet shares the same design DNA as Berger's VLD Target line, but swaps in a thinner J4 Precision jacket tuned for hunting. The sharp VLD nose is built to penetrate roughly 2 to 3 inches before it opens up and creates a large wound cavity, dumping energy inside the vitals rather than passing straight through. That rapid expansion is what gives these bullets their reputation for putting deer, hogs, and similar game down quickly. The J4 jacket is the same type favored by custom bullet makers, so consistency from one to the next is excellent.
These need a 1:13 twist or faster to stabilize, and most .30 caliber rifles running the common 1:10 or 1:12 twist will spin them just fine. A favorite trick with the VLD is seating the bullet to touch the rifling for single shot work, though some rifles shoot best with a bit of jump, sometimes as much as .150 inches off the lands. It pays to start with small seating depth changes and let your rifle tell you what it likes. Overall bullet length runs 1.328 inches with a sectional density of 0.264.
If you're working up a precision load for a .308 Win, 30-06, or one of the fast .30 magnums and want a bullet that shoots tight and performs on game, this 175 grain VLD Hunting is a well proven place to start.
These are reloading components, not loaded ammo. You get 100 .308 diameter projectiles meant for handloading your own cartridges. You'll still need your own brass, powder, and primers to assemble finished rounds.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:13 inches or faster for this bullet. Most .30 caliber rifles come with a 1:10 or 1:12 twist, which will spin these up with no trouble at all. If your barrel is slower than 1:13, you may run into stability issues.
It's a popular choice for deer, hogs, and similar medium game, and shines at longer ranges past 300 yards where its high BC keeps velocity up. The sharp VLD nose penetrates a few inches before expanding to create a large wound cavity. For larger game like elk at higher impact velocities, many hunters step up to a heavier .30 caliber bullet.
A common approach is seating them to touch the rifling, which many VLD shooters find produces the tightest groups. That said, some rifles prefer a bit of jump, occasionally as much as .150 inches off the lands. Start with small seating depth adjustments and let your rifle show you what it likes best.
| UPC | 679459305129 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30512 |
| Bullet Caliber | .30 Caliber |
| Caliber/Gauge | .30 Caliber |
| Grains | 175 |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 2.6 |
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