Does anyone here have any experience with Berger VLD Hunting bullets?

jimbob86 · July 19, 2010, 11:58 PM

I was looking at external ballistics for 6.5 and 6.8 130-140 grain bullets from a 24 inch barrel- not the tacticool 16" ...... and was wondering if anyone had tried these ..... The BC of thes things are unbelievable...... so is the price.

I am deciding on whether to get a 6.5 or a 6.8 upper for my daughter to hunt deer with...... what is the heaviest bullet you have loaded ? What velocity are you getting with that? Load data?

rickdavis81 · July 20, 2010, 06:25 AM

I'm using the 180gr VLD's out of my 7mag Sendero. I had to email berger for load advice since it coulnd't be found anywhere. I'm 5 gr over max with no signs of pressure and shoving the bullet at about 3050fps. They shoot awesome. There website has some tips on making them shoot in your gun.

kraigwy · July 20, 2010, 09:24 AM

I've use the 150 Bergers in my 270 Win. They work, they are accurate and I think they would work in your 6.8 though I've don't shoot the 6.8 so can't say for sure.

July 19, 2010, 11:58 PM	#1
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	Does anyone here have any experience with Berger VLD Hunting bullets? I was looking at external ballistics for 6.5 and 6.8 130-140 grain bullets from a 24 inch barrel- not the tacticool 16" ...... and was wondering if anyone had tried these ..... The BC of thes things are unbelievable...... so is the price. I am deciding on whether to get a 6.5 or a 6.8 upper for my daughter to hunt deer with...... what is the heaviest bullet you have loaded ? What velocity are you getting with that? Load data?

July 20, 2010, 09:24 AM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	I've use the 150 Bergers in my 270 Win. They work, they are accurate and I think they would work in your 6.8 though I've don't shoot the 6.8 so can't say for sure. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

July 20, 2010, 06:25 AM	#2
rickdavis81 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 398	I'm using the 180gr VLD's out of my 7mag Sendero. I had to email berger for load advice since it coulnd't be found anywhere. I'm 5 gr over max with no signs of pressure and shoving the bullet at about 3050fps. They shoot awesome. There website has some tips on making them shoot in your gun.