Do Berger bullets like to jump?
Do Berger bullets like to jump?
The Berger Hybrid bullets have both the VLD (secant) and Standard (tangent) ogives incorporated into the nose design. This makes these bullets very tolerant of jump in most cases.
Are Berger hybrid bullets good for hunting?
In short, the bullets offer maximum aerodynamics from a bullet that is also forgiving about seating depth, making them an ideal projectile for hunting in conditions where shots can be on the long side and one that will shoot well in more rifles. …
How good are Berger Bullets?
Berger’s rapid growth as a popular game hunting bullet is due to producing consistently repeatable, successful results in the field. Why it works so well is hardly worth focusing on if you are a satisfied hunter with better things to do with your time.
What is a hybrid bullet?
For those not familiar with Hybrid bullets, the Hybrid design blends two common bullet nose shapes on the front section of the bullet (from the tip to the start of the bearing surface). Most of the curved section of the bullet has a Secant (VLD-style) ogive for low drag.
How far off the lands should a bullet be seated?
Most bullets shoot most accurately when seated to within . 035 inch to . 015 inch of touching the lands. Many benchrest shooters like them just kissing the lands.
What factory ammo uses Berger Bullets?
Federal Gold Medal Berger ammo is currently manufactured in . 223 Remington, . 224 Valkyrie, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 Grendel, . 308 Winchester, .
Can you hunt with Berger Target Bullets?
We do not recommend that you use Target bullets for hunting. The wound channel with a Target bullet is narrow compared to the wound channel of a Hunting bullet. The wider wound channel produced by the Hunting bullet is more likely to impact vital organs if the shot placement is not ideal.
Are Berger Bullets good for elk?
I’ve shot a number of animals with various Berger bullets including deer, antelope, pigs, and elk. I have to say I’ve never lost an animal and almost ever one was DRT. The design and hydrostatic shock from a VLD is amazing. They can be finicky in some rifles but I’ve had great accuracy especially at longer ranges.
What does Berger VLD stand for?
Very Low Drag
VLD Hunting Bullets Berger Very Low Drag (VLD) hunting bullets are produced with one very important feature in mind: Performance. Each hunting bullet design…
How important is bullet jump?
The reason bullet jump matters — usually — is largely, almost exclusively, because of some bullet profiles being more finicky than others. Namely the longer and spikier “very-low-drag” type bullet profiles. The first point of “major diameter” on a bullet is what coincides with the land diameter in the barrel.
How far do you have to be away from lands?
Basically, start at 0.020″ off the lands (unless using Barnes bullets) and find the most accurate powder and powder weight for your gun. Then tune it buy varying the O.A.L. by 0.005″ in either direction until you find what length gives you the best accuracy.
Who makes Berger ammo?
Berger was founded in 1955 and owned by Walt Berger for 45 years (Walt continues to work at Berger). In 2000, Spiveco Inc., maker of the J4 bullet jackets, purchased Berger from Walt. In 2002, Spiveco Inc. sold Berger to the Sheeks family who are the present owners.
How does the Berger hybrid bullet design work?
The Berger Hybrid design incorporates two different shapes within the nose. As the bearing surface ends, a tangent ogive begins. This tangent section of the ogive results in the bullet being much less sensitive to seating depth.
What does secant ogive mean on Berger hybrid bullets?
Testing results show that the Berger Hybrid shoot equally well at either a jam or a jump. As you move forward along the tangent portion, the shape changes into a secant ogive. The secant ogive is the shape used on the VLD bullets.
How big is the Berger Match Match bullet?
This group measured 0.513” inches. Target #3 was shot with the bullet seated another 0.005” deeper, at a 2.120” COAL. This group measured 0.565” inches. All targets were shot at 100 yards, with the Berger 52 grain Match Varmint bullet, and no other load changes were made other than bullet seating depth.
Why did Berger come up with the VLD?
In the late 80s, the VLD was born. This design allowed shooters to use lighter bullets and smaller calibers to achieve the same or better trajectory than heavier bullets in bigger calibers. The concern that this addressed was recoil management.