.284 | 180gr | 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
180 gr (11.66 g)
Diameter
0.284″ (7.21 mm)
Sectional Density
0.319
BC G1
0.673
BC G7
0.345
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:9.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .284 | 180gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
7 mm Backcountry
7-6.5 PRCW
7 x 64 Brenneke
7 mm Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.280 Ackley Improved
7 x 57
7 mm WSM
7 mm PRC
7 mm Exp. Rem.
7 x 75 R SE v. Hofe
7 x 61 S&H (Super)
7 mm Blaser Mag.
7 mm Mag. Fl. H&H
7 x 57 R
7 mm KM Katzmaier
7.21 Firebird
7 x 72 R
.28 Nosler
7 FCP
7 mm SAW
7 x 65 R Brenneke
7 mm STW
7 mm Rem. Ultra Mag.
7 mm Rem. Mag.
7 mm Weath. Mag.
.280 Riml. N.E. Ross
.280 Rem.
7-.300 Norma Mag.
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Community Load Data for .284 | 180gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .284 | 180gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
20 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon H1000 | 22.0 | 70.3 | 3.340 | 58088 (89%) | 2776 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon Retumbo | 20.0 | 69.5 | 3.360 | 56652 (87%) | 2779 |
| 7 mm Backcountry | Alliant Powder Reloder-26 | 18.0 | 64.0 | 3.340 | 65022 (81%) | 2703 |
| 7 mm Backcountry | Alliant Powder Reloder-26 | 18.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 68873 (86%) | 2746 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon H1000 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 59513 (92%) | 2792 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon H1000 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 58610 (90%) | 2782 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon Retumbo | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 58968 (91%) | 2890 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon Hodgdon Retumbo | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 58687 (90%) | 2884 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N560 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 61666 (95%) | 2907 |
| 7 mm PRC | Reload Swiss RS 76 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 37347 (57%) | 2552 |
| 7 mm STW | Hodgdon Retumbo | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.650 | 66688 (100%) | 3012 |
| 7 mm Rem. SA Ultra Mag. | Vihtavuori N560 | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.010 | 63730 (98%) | 2881 |
| 7 mm PRC | Winchester StaBALL HD | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.360 | 60075 (92%) | 2900 |
| 7 mm PRC | Ramshot Grand | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 58450 (90%) | 2917 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N565 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 61076 (94%) | 2936 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N568 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 43410 (67%) | 2703 |
| 7 mm PRC | Hodgdon Retumbo | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 43033 (66%) | 2703 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N570 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 40770 (63%) | 2539 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N568 | 20.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 37652 (58%) | 2372 |
| 7 mm PRC | Vihtavuori N565 | 26.0 | ••.• | 3.340 | 53098 (82%) | 2822 |