-Hunting-Rifle-Bullet.png)
.243 | 95gr | 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
95 gr (6.16 g)
Diameter
0.243″ (6.17 mm)
Sectional Density
0.230
BC G1
0.467
BC G7
0.239
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:9.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .243 | 95gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
.24 Nosler
.240 Belt. Riml. N.E.
.240 Flang. N.E.
.240 Weath. Mag.
.243 Ackley Improved
.243 Win.
.243 WSSM
.244 H&H Mag.
.244 Rem.
6 mm ARC
6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only)
6 mm B.R. Norma
6 mm B.R. Rem.
6 mm BRA
6 mm Creedmoor
6 mm Dasher
6 mm PPC
6 mm Rem.
6 x 47
6 x 47 ATZL
6 x 47 Lapua
6 x 47 SM
6 x 50 R Scheiring
6 x 52 R BB2
6 x 62 Freres
6 x 62 R Freres
6 x 70 R
6mm-284
Similar Bullets
Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr, ±7.5% length and matching lead content from other brands.
.243 | 95gr | Tipped MatchKing
Sierra · 95gr · BC 0.5
.243 | 90gr | ELD-X
Hornady · 90gr · BC 0.409
.243 | 96gr | TOG
Brenneke · 96gr · BC 0.302
.243 | 95gr | SST
Hornady · 95gr · BC 0.355
.243 | 90gr | Tipped GameKing
Sierra · 90gr · BC 0.49
.243 | 95gr | Ballistic Tip Hunting
Nosler · 95gr · BC 0.379
.243 | 100gr | SP
Hornady · 100gr · BC 0.381
.243 | 95gr | MatchKing
Sierra · 95gr · BC 0.49
.243 | 100gr | ORYX
Norma · 100gr · BC 0.257
.243 | 90gr | HPT
SUS-TAC · 90gr · BC 0.44
.243 | 90gr | BT M T
Berger · 90gr · BC 0.409
.243 | 100gr | InterLock
Hornady · 100gr · BC 0.405
Community Load Data for .243 | 95gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .243 | 95gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
13 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mm XC | Vihtavuori N550 | 23.9 | 37.5 | 2.677 | 38904 (61%) | 2769 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | 30.0 | 2.260 | 60904 (98%) | 2933 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | 29.5 | 2.260 | 57583 (93%) | 2884 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 54462 (88%) | 2838 |
| 6 mm ARC (bolt action rifles only) | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.260 | 51525 (83%) | 2792 |
| 6 mm XC | Vihtavuori N550 | 23.9 | ••.• | 2.693 | 48398 (76%) | 2969 |
| 6 mm XC | Vihtavuori N550 | 23.9 | ••.• | 2.693 | 46628 (73%) | 2933 |
| 6 mm XC | Vihtavuori N550 | 23.9 | ••.• | 2.693 | 44870 (70%) | 2897 |
| 6 mm XC | Vihtavuori N550 | 23.9 | ••.• | 2.693 | 43213 (68%) | 2864 |
| 6 mm XC | Vihtavuori N550 | 23.9 | ••.• | 2.693 | 41649 (65%) | 2831 |
| 6 mm XC | Vihtavuori N550 | 23.9 | ••.• | 2.693 | 40089 (63%) | 2799 |
| 6 mm XC | Vihtavuori N550 | 23.9 | ••.• | 2.693 | 38616 (61%) | 2766 |
| .243 Win. | Somchem S365 | 24.0 | ••.• | 2.710 | 43337 (72%) | 2795 |