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.308 / Berger VLD's of differing weights
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<blockquote data-quote="Mike6158" data-source="post: 361573" data-attributes="member: 1039"><p>I recently picked up one box each of 4 different weights of Berger VLD's for my .308. They are:</p><p></p><p>168 gr VLD</p><p>185 gr VLD</p><p>190 gr VLD</p><p>210 gr VLD</p><p></p><p>The rifle is has a 26" barrel with 1:12 twist. </p><p></p><p>I have just started the process of determining a load to start with and I ran into a snag of sorts. When I started checking the stability factor of each bullet I discovered that the two heaviest bullets required a muzzle velocity of 3,000 fps to be stabilized. My Sierra manual stops at 2,400 - 2,500 fps for Sierra bullets around this weight. Now I'm not certain if I can achieve 3,000 fps mv without having pressure problems. On the other hand, they make the bullet so it can apparently be shot with some reliability. </p><p></p><p>The 210 VLD is a hoss if it can be shot at 3,000 fps mv <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> Lots of energy and lots of distance available with it.</p><p></p><p>Any ideas?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike6158, post: 361573, member: 1039"] I recently picked up one box each of 4 different weights of Berger VLD's for my .308. They are: 168 gr VLD 185 gr VLD 190 gr VLD 210 gr VLD The rifle is has a 26" barrel with 1:12 twist. I have just started the process of determining a load to start with and I ran into a snag of sorts. When I started checking the stability factor of each bullet I discovered that the two heaviest bullets required a muzzle velocity of 3,000 fps to be stabilized. My Sierra manual stops at 2,400 - 2,500 fps for Sierra bullets around this weight. Now I'm not certain if I can achieve 3,000 fps mv without having pressure problems. On the other hand, they make the bullet so it can apparently be shot with some reliability. The 210 VLD is a hoss if it can be shot at 3,000 fps mv :D Lots of energy and lots of distance available with it. Any ideas? [/QUOTE]
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