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Berger built the VLD Hunting line for folks who want match-bullet accuracy but need terminal performance that drops game. These .30 caliber (0.308") 190 grain projectiles carry a G1 ballistic coefficient of around 0.566 and a G7 of 0.29, which means they hold velocity, buck the wind, and shoot flat way out past 300 yards. The secant ogive nose is the reason behind that efficiency, cutting drag so your trajectory stays flatter and wind drift stays manageable at distance.
The big difference between these and Berger's target VLDs is the jacket. These use the thinner J4 Precision hunting jacket, engineered to penetrate 2 to 3 inches before initiating rapid expansion inside the vitals. Once it opens up, the bullet creates a large wound cavity and transfers its energy where it does the most good rather than zipping through like a solid. That combination of hydrostatic shock and energy dump is what makes animals drop quickly and keeps tracking jobs short.
This is a 0.308 diameter bullet with a sectional density of 0.286 and an overall length right around 1.370". Berger recommends a 1:12" twist or faster to stabilize it properly. A well-known tip with VLDs is seating them to touch the rifling for best accuracy, though some rifles shoot their tightest groups with the bullet backed off the lands by as much as .150", so it pays to test a few seating depths in your own barrel.
This weight is a sweet spot for .308 Winchester, .300 Win Mag, .30-06, and other .30 caliber cartridges where hunters want reach and knockdown on deer, elk, and similar big game. Reloaders consistently praise how uniform these bullets run from box to box in both weight and length, which is exactly what you want when you're chasing repeatable precision at long range.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:12" or faster for this 190 grain .30 caliber VLD. Most modern .308 Win and .300 magnum barrels fall in that range, but it's worth confirming your barrel's twist before loading. A faster twist like 1:10" will also stabilize it with no trouble.
VLD bullets are known for being seating-depth sensitive, and a popular starting point is seating them to just touch the lands for best accuracy. That said, some rifles group better with the bullet backed off by as much as .150", so testing a few seating depths in your own rifle is the way to find the sweet spot.
This bullet is designed for big game like deer and elk at extended range. It penetrates 2 to 3 inches before expanding rapidly to create a large wound cavity and strong hydrostatic shock, which helps animals drop quickly. The high ballistic coefficient makes it a solid choice for hunters taking longer shots.
The two share the same aerodynamic VLD profile and secant ogive, so they fly almost identically. The difference is the jacket: the Hunting version uses a thinner J4 Precision hunting jacket built for rapid expansion on game, while the Target version is tuned purely for punching paper.
| UPC | 679459305143 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 30514 |
| Bullet Caliber | .30 Caliber |
| Caliber/Gauge | .30 Caliber |
| Grains | 190 |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 2.9 |
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