Berger 30 Cal 175gr VLD Hunting Rifle Bullets

Berger 30 Cal 175gr VLD Hunting Rifle Bullets

The Berger 30 Cal 175gr VLD Hunting Rifle Bullets are premium long-range hunting projectiles designed for .308″ bolt-action and magazine-fed rifles. Featuring Berger’s Very Low Drag (VLD) secant ogive and tapered boat-tail design, these bullets deliver flat trajectories, excellent aerodynamic performance, and controlled expansion—ideal for ethical harvests on medium to large game beyond 600 yards.

Each bullet is manufactured to precise match-grade standards using Berger’s thin J4 hunting jacket and a concentric precision lead core. Total Indicated Runout is tightly controlled, ensuring consistent muzzle velocities, repeatable accuracy, and reliable feeding without hand-sorting.

Key specifications include a bullet diameter of 0.308″, exact weight of 175 gr, sectional density of 0.283, and an overall length of approximately 1.402″. Ballistic coefficients are rated at G1 BC = 0.610 and G7 BC = 0.305. A minimum barrel twist rate of 1:10″ is recommended to stabilize the bullet through supersonic and transonic flight.

On impact, the thin jacket allows for controlled penetration before expansion, producing wound channels up to 12–15″ and sufficient hydrostatic shock for ethical kills on deer, elk, and antelope. Shooters report reliable terminal performance and clean exits with consistent group placement.

When loaded with powders like Hodgdon Retumbo, Alliant Reloder 22, or Vihtavuori N160, paired with match primers, the Berger 30 Cal 175gr VLD Hunting Rifle Bullets deliver low velocity variation, smooth chambering, and tight accuracy—making them a trusted choice for serious long-range hunters.