.257 | 115gr | 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
115 gr (7.45 g)
Diameter
0.257″ (6.53 mm)
Sectional Density
0.249
BC G1
0.483
BC G7
0.247
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:9.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .257 | 115gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
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Community Load Data for .257 | 115gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .257 | 115gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
9 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon H380 | 26.0 | 36.5 | 2.747 | 50872 (82%) | 2835 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon VARGET | 26.0 | 36.5 | 2.747 | 50872 (82%) | 2835 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Vihtavuori N540 | 26.0 | 38.8 | 2.747 | 52359 (84%) | 2825 |
| .25 Creedmoor | IMR 4064 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.747 | 54209 (87%) | 2874 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon H380 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.747 | 53689 (87%) | 2881 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Hodgdon VARGET | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.747 | 53689 (87%) | 2881 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Vihtavuori N150 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.747 | 50731 (82%) | 2808 |
| .257 Weath. Mag. | Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.170 | 53212 (83%) | 3248 |
| .25 Creedmoor | Vihtavuori N160 | 26.0 | ••.• | 2.747 | 55493 (90%) | 2943 |