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<blockquote data-quote="liltank" data-source="post: 331997" data-attributes="member: 13275"><p>The short answer is that they are designed differently. The VLD has what is called a Secant Ogive which allows the bullet to slice through the air better. VLD stands for Very Low Drag. They are favored by many (not all you accu-bond users) long range hunters because they retain velocity better at long range which also turns to more energy upon impact. Target shooters prefer them because they tend to buck the wind better due to a lower bearing surface for cross winds down range. </p><p></p><p>The SMK (Sierra Match King) uses what is called a Tangent Ogive. This is a little less effective at cutting through the air because it has a larger bearing surface. These bullets tend to have a lower BC (Ballistic Coefficient) than the VLD's. </p><p></p><p>Berger is the premium bullet dealer of the VLD, but other companies are starting to catch up. It use to be that Bergers 210grn VLD (BC .631 G1) was the power house standard of 30 caliber long range. Sierra now makes a 210 with an estimated BC of .645 G1. JLK produces a VLD in the 210 with a BC of .690+ G1. Hornady has a 208grn with a BC of .645 G1. So it is all relative. The biggest thing is figuring out what your gun likes. </p><p></p><p>Guess it really wasn't a short answer. Can't help myself when answering questions sometimes. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>Tank</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liltank, post: 331997, member: 13275"] The short answer is that they are designed differently. The VLD has what is called a Secant Ogive which allows the bullet to slice through the air better. VLD stands for Very Low Drag. They are favored by many (not all you accu-bond users) long range hunters because they retain velocity better at long range which also turns to more energy upon impact. Target shooters prefer them because they tend to buck the wind better due to a lower bearing surface for cross winds down range. The SMK (Sierra Match King) uses what is called a Tangent Ogive. This is a little less effective at cutting through the air because it has a larger bearing surface. These bullets tend to have a lower BC (Ballistic Coefficient) than the VLD's. Berger is the premium bullet dealer of the VLD, but other companies are starting to catch up. It use to be that Bergers 210grn VLD (BC .631 G1) was the power house standard of 30 caliber long range. Sierra now makes a 210 with an estimated BC of .645 G1. JLK produces a VLD in the 210 with a BC of .690+ G1. Hornady has a 208grn with a BC of .645 G1. So it is all relative. The biggest thing is figuring out what your gun likes. Guess it really wasn't a short answer. Can't help myself when answering questions sometimes. :rolleyes: Tank [/QUOTE]
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