.308 | 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
0.308″ (7.82 mm)
Sectional Density
0.253
BC G1
0.498
BC G7
0.255
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:12.5
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .308 | 168gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
.300 WSM
.308 Norma Mag.
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spring.
.300 Win. Mag.
.30 R Blaser
.300 PRC
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
7.5 x 55 Swiss
.300 Weath. Mag.
.300 Blaser Mag.
.300 Norma Mag.
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
.308 Marlin Express
.30 Nosler
.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey
7.82 Warbird
.30-40 Krag
.300 H&H Mag.
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
7.62 UKM
.300 CR
.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.300 Savage
.300 Lapua Mag.
.30 Super Fl. H&H
.30-06 R Stief
7.62 x 53 R Fin.
.300 RCM
7.5 x 54 mm MAS
.30-06 Ackley Improved
.30 TC
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Community Load Data for .308 | 168gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .308 | 168gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
8 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .300 Win. Mag. | Vihtavuori N160 | 25.6 | 68.0 | 3.340 | 8 (0%) | 2979 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | Vihtavuori N160 | 25.6 | 60.0 | 3.340 | 6 (0%) | 2680 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | Hodgdon H1000 | 28.0 | 72.0 | 3.340 | 37492 (60%) | 2759 |
| .308 Win. | Somchem S365 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 39465 (66%) | 2352 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Hodgdon VARGET | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 53766 (92%) | 2726 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Hodgdon VARGET | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 55303 (94%) | 2749 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Hodgdon VARGET | 24.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 52272 (89%) | 2703 |
| .30-06 Spring. | Hodgdon CFE223 | 22.0 | ••.• | 3.290 | 50357 (86%) | 2694 |