.284 | 168gr | 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
168 gr (10.89 g)
Diameter
0.284″ (7.21 mm)
Sectional Density
0.298
BC G1
0.628
BC G7
0.322
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:10.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .284 | 168gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
7 mm Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
7 mm-08 Rem.
.280 Ackley Improved
7 x 64 Brenneke
7 mm WSM
7 mm Exp. Rem.
7 x 57
7 mm Weath. Mag.
7 mm Rem. Mag.
7 mm PRC
7 x 61 S&H (Super)
7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe
7 x 66 SE v. Hofe
.28 Nosler
7 mm STW
7 x 57 R
7 mm Mag. Fl. H&H
7.21 Firebird
7 x 50 R
7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
7 x 72 R
.280 Riml. N.E. Ross
.284 Win.
7-.300 Norma Mag.
7 mm Backcountry
7 x 65 R Brenneke
7 mm SAW
7 mm KM Katzmaier
7 mm Blaser Mag.
.280 Rem.
7-6.5 PRCW
7 FCP
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Community Load Data for .284 | 168gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .284 | 168gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
13 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm Rem. Mag. | Winchester Winchester StaBALL HD | 24.0 | 67.0 | 3.241 | 52000 (83%) | 2894 |
| 7 mm Rem. Mag. | Winchester Winchester StaBALL HD | 24.0 | 66.3 | 3.241 | 52462 (84%) | 2900 |
| .28 Nosler | Vihtavuori N565 | 24.0 | 81.5 | 3.600 | 62084 (96%) | 3028 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 47443 (73%) | 2769 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N568 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 35127 (54%) | 2530 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N568 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.360 | 32851 (51%) | 2467 |
| 7 mm PRC | Winchester StaBALL HD | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 33423 (51%) | 2566 |
| 7 x 57 R | Vihtavuori N150 | 20.1 | ••.• | 3.071 | 42857 (87%) | 2280 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N570 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.320 | 46311 (71%) | 2812 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N570 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.220 | 48399 (74%) | 2848 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N555 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.320 | 57537 (89%) | 2858 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N555 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.320 | 41466 (64%) | 2602 |
| 7 mm Rem. Mag. | Hodgdon H4350 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 47065 (75%) | 2641 |