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168 Berger VLD or Hunter Classic 280AI
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<blockquote data-quote="AZShooter" data-source="post: 1258744" data-attributes="member: 5219"><p>If you have time try the VLD it has the highest BC of all the 168s. If you want to find accuracy quickly use the hybrid. I have worked up loads for four friend's 7 rem mags and used the 168 classic hunter (hybrid). NONE of them required anything but working up powder charges. All shot well. </p><p></p><p>I use the 168 hunting VLD in my personal 284 win. BUT I have a custom reamer with specs so I am able to have the bullet engage the lands. I am .015" into the lands. Neck tension is sufficient to keep bullet in case should I have to remove the round. I found the load in one range session, just like the 7 rem mags with classics. Naturally I verified all loads in other range sessions to ensure they were repeatable. I HATE having to go to the range multiple times just to work up a load!</p><p></p><p>Berger suggests you try four seating depths with the VLDs and when you find one of these shooting you can fine tune the seating depth to further tune the load. This takes multiple range sessions. </p><p></p><p>link to Berger's suggestions:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.bergerbullets.com/getting-the-best-precision-and-accuracy-from-vld-bullets-in-your-rifle/" target="_blank">Getting the Best Precision and Accuracy from VLD Bullets in Your Rifle | Berger Bullets Blog</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AZShooter, post: 1258744, member: 5219"] If you have time try the VLD it has the highest BC of all the 168s. If you want to find accuracy quickly use the hybrid. I have worked up loads for four friend's 7 rem mags and used the 168 classic hunter (hybrid). NONE of them required anything but working up powder charges. All shot well. I use the 168 hunting VLD in my personal 284 win. BUT I have a custom reamer with specs so I am able to have the bullet engage the lands. I am .015" into the lands. Neck tension is sufficient to keep bullet in case should I have to remove the round. I found the load in one range session, just like the 7 rem mags with classics. Naturally I verified all loads in other range sessions to ensure they were repeatable. I HATE having to go to the range multiple times just to work up a load! Berger suggests you try four seating depths with the VLDs and when you find one of these shooting you can fine tune the seating depth to further tune the load. This takes multiple range sessions. link to Berger's suggestions: [url=http://www.bergerbullets.com/getting-the-best-precision-and-accuracy-from-vld-bullets-in-your-rifle/]Getting the Best Precision and Accuracy from VLD Bullets in Your Rifle | Berger Bullets Blog[/url] [/QUOTE]
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