Are Berger VLD hunting bullets any good?
Berger Hunting VLDs are able to effectively reach farther than the other brands but even we don’t recommend game hunting at 1,000 yards. I suggest that those who seriously consider trying to hit an animal with a Barnes bullet at 1,000 yards based on the provided data should reconsider this decision.
What does VLD mean in ammo?
very-low-drag bullet
A very-low-drag bullet (VLD) is primarily a small arms ballistics development of the 1980s–1990s, driven by shooters’ desire for bullets with higher degrees of accuracy and kinetic efficiency, especially at extended ranges.
What are Berger VLD bullets made of?
We make a few solid copper projectiles under the Berger Match Solid line, but most Berger Bullets have a copper jacket and a lead core.
What is a Berger VLD?
VLD Hunting Bullets. Berger VLD Hunting bullets are produced with one very important feature in mind: Performance. Typical VLD bullets have two specific features: a boat tail and secant ogive (nose) proven to be the most efficient shape for external ballistic performance.
Are Berger bullets worth the money?
More long range hunters consider Berger the best hunting bullet on the market because of the tight groups they can achieve and the reliable expansion on game. When placed in the vitals, it creates devastating results that are well known in the hunting community.
Why are there no Berger bullets?
It depends on a lot of factors, but usually it has to do with supply vs demand. So during these high demand times, we will generally increase production numbers by increasing production hours/shifts, but our products might still be hard to find. …
What is my ballistic coefficient?
The ballistic coefficient (BC) of a bullet is a measure of its ability to overcome air resistance in flight. A higher BC, means less drag on the bullet due to air resistance, giving the bullet a flatter trajectory.
How much drop does a 9mm have?
Say your 9mm bullet is subsonic, it might drop more than 17.4 inches over the same distance, while a 9mm railgun projectile going Mach six will drop about . 27 inches. This is why precision shooters carefully hand load their ammunition for maximum consistency in velocity.
Are Berger Bullets copper?
Are Berger VLD bullets solid copper?
Its highly optimized VLD ogive design and lathe-turned solid copper construction provide a ballistic advantage that is unmatched by any conventional style bullet.”
Are Berger Bullets good for elk?
I have shot several elk with berger bullets and 200 gr 300 wm and several more with a 270 wsm 140 gr berger . A couple made it out of site the others where bang flop…
What is the Berger hybrid bullet?
The Berger Hybrid design incorporates two different shapes within the nose. As the bearing surface ends, a tangent ogive begins. This tangent section of the ogive results in the bullet being much less sensitive to seating depth. As you move forward along the tangent portion, the shape changes into a secant ogive.