.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:
.28 Nosler
.280 Ackley Improved
.280 Rem.
.280 Riml. N.E. Ross
.284 Win.
7 FCP
7 mm Backcountry
7 mm Blaser Mag.
7 mm Exp. Rem.
7 mm KM Katzmaier
7 mm Mag. Fl. H&H
7 mm PRC
7 mm Rem. Mag.
7 mm Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
7 mm STW
7 mm Weath. Mag.
7 mm WSM
7 mm-08 Rem.
7 x 50 R
7 x 57
7 x 57 R
7 x 61 S&H (Super)
7 x 64 Brenneke
7 x 65 R Brenneke
7 x 66 SE v. Hofe
7 x 72 R
7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe
7-.300 Norma Mag.
7-6.5 PRCW
7.21 Firebird
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Community Load Data for .284 | 140gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .284 | 140gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
19 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm Backcountry | Alliant Powder Reloder-16 | 18.0 | 62.0 | 3.340 | 69283 (87%) | 3025 |
| 7 mm Backcountry | Alliant Powder Reloder-16 | 18.0 | 63.0 | 3.340 | 73032 (91%) | 3068 |
| 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 | ••.• | 2.900 | 55782 (93%) | 2743 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 58059 (96%) | 2766 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | Hodgdon VARGET | 22.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 58856 (98%) | 2779 |
| 7 mm-08 Rem. | 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 |