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Berger's 70 grain VLD Target is one of the most proven .224 projectiles for competitive and long-range work, and this bulk box of 1000 gives you plenty to fine-tune a load and still have a stockpile for match season. Each bullet rides on Berger's J4 Precision Jacket, which is held to roughly .0003 inch Total Indicated Runout from lot to lot. That tight concentricity is what gives these bullets their reputation for consistent balance at high rotational speeds, and it's a big part of why custom bullet makers lean on the same J4 jacket.
The VLD name stands for Very Low Drag, and it comes from the combination of a secant ogive nose and a boat tail base. The aggressive secant profile reduces drag as the bullet travels downrange, which translates to flatter trajectories, less wind drift, and better retained velocity than more conventional shapes. With a G1 BC of 0.374 and a G7 BC of 0.191, this 70 grainer punches above its weight for a .22 caliber projectile and stays composed well past 500 yards.
This bullet measures 0.224 inches in diameter with a 0.961 inch overall length and a sectional density of 0.199. Berger lists a minimum barrel twist of 1:9 or faster to stabilize it properly. Like most VLDs, it tends to reward careful seating depth tuning. A common starting point is seating close to the lands for single-shot applications, though plenty of reloaders have found it shoots well at magazine length in an AR-15 too. Work up your load, test a few seating depths, and most rifles will find a window where this bullet really sings.
For anyone chasing small groups at distance with a .223 Rem, .22-250, or similar case, the 70 grain VLD Target is a dependable building block that has been winning matches and setting records for years.
Berger lists a minimum twist of 1:9 or faster to stabilize this 70 grain bullet properly. Barrels with 1:8 or 1:7 twist will also run it well and are common choices for shooters pushing the heavier .224 projectiles. If your barrel is slower than 1:9, you'll likely struggle to keep this bullet stable, especially at longer ranges.
Yes. While VLD bullets are often seated close to the lands for single-shot precision work, the 70 grain VLD has a short enough overall length that many reloaders run it at magazine length in an AR-15 with good results. Plenty of shooters report reliable cycling and strong accuracy loaded to mag length, so it's worth testing both approaches to see what your rifle prefers.
Like most VLD designs, this bullet can be sensitive to seating depth, but there's usually a fairly wide window to explore. A popular starting point is seating near or touching the rifling, though some rifles shoot best with as much as .150 inch of jump. Testing a few seating depths during load development is the fastest way to find the sweet spot for your particular barrel.
They're built first and foremost for competitive and long-range target shooting, where the high BC and tight tolerances really pay off. That said, the VLD construction also performs well on varmints and small predators at distance thanks to its flat trajectory and reliable terminal results. Their core strength remains precision work out past several hundred yards.
| UPC | 679459227186 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22718 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Caliber |
| Grains | 70 |
| Quantity | 1000 |
| Shipping Weight | 10.4 |
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