Thread: Berger vld hunting 155gr 30cal

Originally Posted by Danny

Sorry to jump on ya thread Dan4 but guys what would your recommendation be out of either 168 BT vs the 165 SST on deer? Just looking for performance at normal 308 operating speeds @20" tube within the more typical 100-220m.

Interloc

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Interloc

So the interlock is the Soft point? Thanks.

yep, 0-200 all a plastic tip is going to do is add more bloodshot meat.

Really appreciate all the feed back guys, looks like might have to give the Amax and Barnes a trial after what has been said, Finally went to the range last weekend and managed a .685" 5 shot group with the vld,s which I was stoked with but only goin average of 2640fps with 44gr of 2206h, is this still a reasonable speed for hunting with the vld,s or do they need a bit more for the intended max range,Also loaded 150 ballistic tips doing 2750fps using 44.5 gr 2206h and achieved a .750 group, again pretty happy with the accuracy, went to 45gr and the groups started to open up, I'm thinking accuracy over speed is probably the better option at this stage?. I can see how this reloading thing gets addictive real quick!

The ballistic tips should work well at those speeds

Accuracy over speed always for me

Originally Posted by puku

Accuracy over speed always for me

accurate enough and as fast as is safe for me, bit like 4wding,slow as possible fast as necessary.

I have no need of 1/8th moa accuracy out of a 308 while producing worse than 7.62x39 ballistics, less than a inch at 100,less than a inch at 200 preferably but don't need bench rest accuracy for most hunting...even out at 500y

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

accurate enough and as fast as is safe for me, bit like 4wding,slow as possible fast as necessary.

I have no need of 1/8th moa accuracy out of a 308 while producing worse than 7.62x39 ballistics, less than a inch at 100,less than a inch at 200 preferably but don't need bench rest accuracy for most hunting...even out at 500y

Agree 100%. I knew what I meant but my typing didn't convey it well