.243 | 87gr | 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
87 gr (5.64 g)
Diameter
0.243″ (6.17 mm)
Sectional Density
0.210
BC G1
0.427
BC G7
0.219
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:9.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .243 | 87gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
6 mm Rem.
6 mm XC
.243 WSSM
6 mm Creedmoor
6 mm GT
.243 Win.
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
6 mm Dasher
6 mm ARC
6 mm B.R. Norma
6 x 62 R Freres
.243 Ackley Improved
6 x 52 R Bretschneider
6 x 50 R Scheiring
6 x 47 Lapua
6 x 47 ATZL
.240 Weath. Mag.
6 x 47 SM
6 x 52 R BB2
6 x 70 R
6 x 62 Freres
.244 Rem.
6 mm PPC
6 mm B.R. Rem.
6 mm BRA
.244 H&H Mag.
6 x 45 mm
.24 Nosler
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
.240 Flang. N.E.
6mm-284
6 x 47
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Nosler · 85gr · BC 0.315
.243 | 90gr | Scirocco
Swift · 90gr · BC 0.419
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Community Load Data for .243 | 87gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .243 | 87gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
9 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 24.0 | 43.2 | 2.750 | 49095 (82%) | 3038 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 24.0 | 44.0 | 2.710 | 8 (0%) | 3100 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4350 | 20.0 | 43.6 | 2.710 | 59364 (99%) | 3009 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4350 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.710 | 56942 (95%) | 2972 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4350 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.770 | 48211 (80%) | 2877 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.669 | 53722 (89%) | 3114 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.710 | 51372 (85%) | 3077 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.710 | 51097 (85%) | 3074 |
| .243 Win. | Hodgdon H4350 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.770 | 46891 (78%) | 2854 |