.243 | 105gr | Berger VLD Hunting
by Berger · See details on brand website
The Berger VLD Hunting bullet is a highly accurate, non-lead-free projectile designed for precision and performance in the field. Featuring a sleek Very Low Drag (VLD) profile with a boat tail and a sharp, secant ogive, this bullet reduces air resistance for flatter trajectories and exceptional long-range capability. Ideal for medium to large game, such as deer and elk, Berger VLD Hunting bullets are renowned for rapid expansion and effective terminal performance.
Specifications
Weight
105 gr (6.80 g)
Diameter
0.243″ (6.17 mm)
Sectional Density
0.254
BC G1
0.532
BC G7
0.278
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:8.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .243 | 105gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
6 mm XC
6 mm Creedmoor
.243 WSSM
6 mm GT
.243 Win.
.243 Ackley Improved
6 x 62 R Freres
6 x 47 ATZL
.240 Weath. Mag.
6 x 47 SM
6 x 52 R BB2
6 mm Rem.
6 x 70 R
6 x 62 Freres
.244 Rem.
6 mm BRA
.244 H&H Mag.
6mm-284
.24 Nosler
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
.240 Flang. N.E.
6 x 47 Lapua
6 x 47
6 x 50 R Scheiring
6 mm B.R. Rem.
6 mm B.R. Norma
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.243 | 103gr | ELD-X
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.243 | 100gr | Pro-Hunter
Sierra · 100gr · BC 0.373
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Community Load Data for .243 | 105gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .243 | 105gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
12 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mm GT | Alliant Powder Reloder-17 | 22.0 | 37.0 | 2.600 | 55165 (89%) | 2884 |
| 6 mm GT | Alliant Powder Reloder-16 | 22.0 | 37.0 | 2.600 | 59983 (97%) | 2933 |
| 6 mm GT | Alliant Powder Reloder-16 | 22.0 | 36.0 | 2.515 | 57959 (93%) | 2894 |
| 6 mm ARC | Hodgdon H4895 | 18.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 50731 (98%) | 2464 |
| 6 mm ARC | Vihtavuori N540 | 16.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 49642 (95%) | 2362 |
| 6 mm GT | Hodgdon Superformance | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.600 | 56913 (92%) | 2881 |
| 6 mm GT | Alliant Powder Reloder-17 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.600 | 55680 (90%) | 2890 |
| 6 mm GT | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.515 | 56942 (92%) | 2769 |
| 6 mm GT | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.515 | 59944 (97%) | 2841 |
| 6 mm GT | Hodgdon H4350 | 28.0 | ••.• | 2.515 | 46847 (76%) | 2772 |
| 6 mm Dasher | Hodgdon VARGET | 28.0 | ••.• | 2.393 | 9 (0%) | 2923 |
| 6 mm Creedmoor | Hodgdon H4350 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.825 | 52692 (85%) | 2743 |