very impressed with 243 berger 95grns

[crowsnest2002]

Just wanted to post that using 95 grain berger vlds out of my 243 is quite devastating. I havent had an opportunity for long range hits yet, but all short range of 100-200 yards have been quite devastating. Most have produced baseball sized exit holes on groundhogs. Very pleased with the results.

 

[lineman2002]

What is ur over all length after seating those vlds? I can't seem to get mine to group well

 

[crowsnest2002]

My max OAL is 2.81 I do end up having a slight variance in my lengths by .004" This has not been an issue when shooting my loads.

Here is an article to find the best Length
Berger Tips for Loading VLD Bullets « Daily Bulletin

 

[vegas steve]

try some 75 grn v max's. they will cut em clear in half.

 

[jehu]

+1 on the V-max, I shoot them with a 22-250 55gr V-max and it guts them.

 

[crowsnest2002]

Finally said overtime can wait this last weekend. Went to the range and tried out my load at 400yrds. 2 3/4" group at 400 yards. Probably could do better, but its always a start. Love these 95grn bergers by the way. I recommend them to anyone if they can find the sweet spot.

 

[codyjoe1128]

Im shootin the hsm loaded 168 grain bergers outa my 300 wsm, i found the sweet spot for them finally...under 80*.... weve got a bad coon problem around the family farm so i took my wsm with me fishin....think it mighta been over kill....



Very explosive at 150 yards....

 

[crowsnest2002]

Thats what you call fish food

 

[codyjoe1128]

Yah the catfish went nuts over the gut spray on the water so i dumped the rest in after i took the pic....compleatly gutted it, no innerds anywhere....

 

[Truc]

try some 75 grn v max's. they will cut em clear in half.

I shot a groundhog at over 200 yds with the 75 gr V-Max and here is its pic using a 6mm Dasher

 

[codyjoe1128]

I shot a groundhog at over 200 yds with the 75 gr V-Max and here is its pic using a 6mm Dasher

Very nice

 

[REDHEAD]

Just getting started with them myself. Seems they really don't do any better (Sierra Ballastics) till after 550 yards or so. Beyond 600 , they begin to shine. I using a Rem. 700 Varmint, 26" Bbl .243 all stock. I've got my scope set for 70 gr Nosler. lightbulb

 

[crowsnest2002]

It all has to do with seating depth. My oal is 2.81" . It works for me.

 

[remsendero]

It all has to do with seating depth. My oal is 2.81" . It works for me.

I know this is an older post but could I get some more info on the rifle (twist, barrel length). Thanks much!