.284 | 140gr | 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
140 gr (9.07 g)
Diameter
0.284″ (7.21 mm)
Sectional Density
0.248
BC G1
0.5
BC G7
0.256
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:10.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .284 | 140gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
.284 Win.
.280 Ackley Improved
7 mm Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
7 x 64 Brenneke
7 mm Exp. Rem.
.280 Rem.
7 mm Weath. Mag.
7 x 57
7 mm WSM
7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe
7 x 66 SE v. Hofe
.28 Nosler
7 mm STW
7 mm Rem. Mag.
7 mm Blaser Mag.
7 x 57 R
7 mm KM Katzmaier
7.21 Firebird
7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
7 x 50 R
7 x 72 R
7 mm PRC
.280 Riml. N.E. Ross
7 FCP
7-.300 Norma Mag.
7-6.5 PRCW
7 mm Backcountry
7 mm Mag. Fl. H&H
7 x 61 S&H (Super)
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.284 | 140gr | Pro-Hunter
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.284 | 145gr | SP
Prvi Partizan · 145gr · BC 0.39
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Community Load Data for .284 | 140gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .284 | 140gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
17 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | ADI AR 2208 | 22.0 | 42.9 | 2.800 | 60104 (100%) | 2789 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | ADI AR 2208 | 22.0 | 42.8 | 2.900 | 55782 (93%) | 2743 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | 41.5 | 2.800 | 58059 (96%) | 2766 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 58856 (98%) | 2779 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 52112 (87%) | 2680 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Alliant Powder Reloder-17 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.758 | 58624 (97%) | 2890 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Alliant Powder Reloder-17 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.758 | 57319 (95%) | 2874 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Alliant Powder Reloder-17 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.758 | 49385 (82%) | 2749 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Ramshot Big Game | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 57551 (96%) | 2812 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Ramshot Big Game | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 55550 (92%) | 2782 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Hodgdon H4350 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 59350 (99%) | 2828 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Ramshot Big Game | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.758 | 59350 (99%) | 2828 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Ramshot Big Game | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.758 | 57566 (96%) | 2805 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Ramshot Big Game | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.758 | 56797 (94%) | 2795 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Hodgdon H4350 | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 43859 (73%) | 2536 |
| .280 Ackley Improved | Hodgdon H4350 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.330 | 52069 (80%) | 2835 |
| .280 Ackley Improved | Hodgdon H4831 SC | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.330 | 48312 (74%) | 2858 |