Berger VLD HSM ammo

[luvtohnt]

This is great. I have been contemplating a change in ammo for my .300 Win. Mag as well. I currently shoot a 150 grain Hornady SP Interlock. I am going elk hunting in Wyoming next year and wanted to change to the Accubond in 165. I also want to try the lead free ones that Nosler makes. All this great info is very helpful, and I didn't even need to start a new thread. Thanks Jack for starting this, and thanks to all those who provided input.

Brandon

[longrange7mm]

Absolutely no grenading.  Weight retention is great.  Maybe I should share the video of your last doe lr7mm....... She was dead on four legs.  

yea she was like a bug that just found a car window lmfao. actually the 115 i recovered from my blacktails off side shoulder was a little disturbing. i will get a pic of that bullet. yea MtnMuley if you got that video downloaded go ahead and post it up here!

[jackelope]

I'm not too worried about the AB's and it's probably a silly topic for discussion anyway because there's nothing wrong with what I am currently using, but we were BS'ing at work yesterday about these bullets and the huge BC some of them carry and I figured it would make for good discussion. Plus I get curious about stuff and like to look at other possibilities now and then.
It seems that maybe the 7mag's get the most benefit from all aspects, which I assume is why it seems like the Best of the West guys really like shooting 7mag's.

[bobcat]

I think with the 300 mags you just need to go with the heaviest bullets available, for the higher BC's and better long range capability. I know that 30 caliber 200 grain Accubond has a very high BC.

[luvtohnt]

When you say BC are you reffering to Ballitic co-efficent?

Brandon

[longrange7mm]

I'm not too worried about the AB's and it's probably a silly topic for discussion anyway because there's nothing wrong with what I am currently using, but we were BS'ing at work yesterday about these bullets and the huge BC some of them carry and I figured it would make for good discussion. Plus I get curious about stuff and like to look at other possibilities now and then.
It seems that maybe the 7mag's get the most benefit from all aspects, which I assume is why it seems like the Best of the West guys really like shooting 7mag's.

there also using the 6.5x 284 alot anymore.. and yes the vld does perform well in some 7mm's i could not get a 2" group with them out of my first 7mm it was a Ruger but was a tack driver with the 160gr barnes triple shocks. Here is the 2506 115 gr bullet  from my blacktail @ 40 yds

[bobcat]

When you say BC are you reffering to Ballitic co-efficent?

Brandon

Yes.

[jeepasaurusrex]

Hey jeep, what powder are you using with those 130's in your .270? Thanks

That one had 56gr of H4831sc behind it.

[MtnMuley]

As for the 175 VLDs, I had a pass through at 855yds last week on a bull.  He never knew what hit him.

[jackelope]

I think with the 300 mags you just need to go with the heaviest bullets available, for the higher BC's and better long range capability. I know that 30 caliber 200 grain Accubond has a very high BC.

Higher than .631?
I can't get on any of the sites I could find that info on.

[WDFW-SUX]

Just shoot noslers P's or Barnes MRX's.....

Those VLD's are problems waiting to happen IMO.

B.C. is only part of the deal.

[bobcat]

The 200 grain Accubond is listed at .588.

[jackelope]

B.C. is only part of the deal.

I agree and I would likely just stay with the AB's for now. Definitely not making any changes at this stage in the game.

[MtnMuley]

SUX, just a question, but why are the VLD's a problem waiting to happen?

[WDFW-SUX]

They fragment.  if you shoot an elk with a 300 mag at 50 yards in the shoulder its going to blow up right?