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Berger built its reputation on precision, and the VLD Target in .224 diameter at 70 grains is a perfect example of why reloaders keep coming back. These bullets use a secant ogive, which is an aggressive nose shape that cuts drag as the bullet travels downrange. The payoff is a flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and better retained velocity, which is exactly what you want when the target is a long way off and conditions are working against you.
Every one of these bullets starts with the J4 Precision Jacket, which is widely recognized for its concentricity and is a favorite among custom bullet makers. Paired with Berger's exacting core process, you get consistency from one bullet to the next, both within a lot and across lots. The 70 grain pill carries a G1 BC of 0.374 and a G7 BC of 0.191, with a sectional density of 0.199 and an overall length right around 0.961 inches. The core is lead, the jacket is copper, and there is no cannelure, so these are a clean, uniform projectile aimed squarely at accuracy.
To get the most out of this bullet you'll want a 1:9 inch twist or faster to keep it stable. It's a popular choice across a wide range of .224 chamberings, from the .223 Rem on up through the faster .22 caliber magnums, and it shines in high power and long range competition work.
VLD bullets are known to be sensitive to seating depth, so it pays to do a little testing. Berger's own guidance points to a sweet spot somewhere between touching the lands and about 0.150 inches of jump, with many reloaders landing in the 0.030 to 0.040 inch jump range. A simple approach is to load small groups at a few different jumps and let the target tell you what your barrel likes. Once you find that node, fine tune in small increments and you'll be rewarded with the kind of consistency Berger is known for.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:9 inches or faster for this 70 grain .224 bullet. A faster twist like 1:8 or 1:7 will also work well and gives you a little more stability margin. If your barrel is slower than 1:9, you may run into stability issues with a bullet this long.
These are reloading bullets only, meaning just the projectiles. There is no case, powder, or primer included, so you'll need to handload them into your own brass. They come packaged 100 to a box.
VLD bullets respond to seating depth, so some testing pays off. Berger's own research points to a sweet spot anywhere between touching the lands and roughly 0.150 inches of jump, and a lot of reloaders settle into the 0.030 to 0.040 inch jump range. Load a few groups at different depths and let your target show you where your barrel shoots best.
This bullet works across a wide range of .224 caliber cartridges, including the .223 Remington, .22 Creedmoor, .224 Valkyrie, .22-250, and several of the faster .22 caliber magnums. Just make sure your barrel has enough twist to stabilize it. It's an especially popular pick for high power and long range target work.
| UPC | 679459224185 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22418 |
| Bullet Caliber | .22 Caliber |
| Quantity | 100 Per Box |
| Shipping Weight | 1.05 |
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