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Berger built the .270 caliber 130 grain VLD Hunter around one goal: deliver match grade accuracy that keeps working when it hits the animal. These .277 diameter projectiles share the same design DNA as Berger's VLD Target line, but they swap in a slightly thinner J4 Precision Hunting jacket that promotes rapid expansion once the bullet is inside the vitals. With a G1 ballistic coefficient of 0.462 and a G7 of 0.236, this is a projectile that holds velocity and bucks wind at the kind of distances where a .270 Winchester or .270 WSM really earns its keep.
The heart of the VLD design is the secant ogive. That aggressive, long nose shape cuts drag so the bullet shoots flatter and drifts less, which translates to fewer sight adjustments when conditions shift on you mid-hunt. Paired with a boat tail base, the 130 grain pill stays stable and efficient downrange, making it a favorite for anyone chasing accuracy past 300 yards.
On impact, the VLD Hunter is designed to drive 2 to 3 inches into tissue before it begins expanding. From there it sheds a large portion of its weight and creates a wound cavity that can run up to 15 inches, dumping energy where it matters most instead of punching straight through like a heavy-for-caliber penetrator. That energy transfer produces serious hydrostatic shock, and most game drops fast.
These require a 1:11 inch twist or faster to stabilize properly, so check your barrel before you commit a load. Many handloaders have the best luck seating these touching or near the rifling for single shot work, though some rifles like a bit of jump, so it pays to test seating depth. Built on consistent J4 jackets favored by custom bullet makers, this is a reliable component for whitetail, mule deer, and similar big game loads.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:11 inch or faster for this 130 grain .277 bullet. Most modern .270 Winchester and .270 WSM rifles are cut at 1:10, so they handle it without issue. If you are shooting an older or slower barrel, confirm your twist before working up a load.
These are component bullets only, meant for handloading. The box contains 100 projectiles with no powder, primers, or brass. You will need the rest of your reloading components to build finished ammunition.
This bullet shines on deer-sized and similar big game, and its high ballistic coefficient makes it a strong pick for longer range work past 300 yards. It is designed to expand rapidly and dump energy inside the vitals rather than pass straight through. That rapid energy transfer produces heavy hydrostatic shock and quick, decisive results.
VLD bullets are known for being seating-depth sensitive. A popular starting point is to seat them touching or close to the rifling, especially for single-shot accuracy, though some rifles prefer a bit of jump. It is worth testing a few seating depths to find what your particular barrel likes best.
| UPC | 679459275019 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 60-27501 |
| Shipping Weight | 1.95 |
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