.308 | 185gr | 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
185 gr (11.99 g)
Diameter
0.308″ (7.82 mm)
Sectional Density
0.279
BC G1
0.558
BC G7
0.286
Type
VLD Hunting
Min. Twist
1:12.0
Related Load Recipes
Load recipes using .308 | 185gr | VLD Hunting are available in the following cartridges:
.308 Win. Ackley Improved
.308 Norma Mag.
.300 WSM
.30-06 Spring.
.308 Win.
7.5 x 55 Swiss
.300 Win. Mag.
.30 R Blaser
.300 Weath. Mag.
.300 Blaser Mag.
.300 PRC
.300 Norma Mag.
.30 Nosler
.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.
7.5 x 54 mm MAS
.30-06 Ackley Improved
.308 Marlin Express
.30 TC
7.82 Warbird
.30-40 Krag
.30-378 Weath. Mag.
.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey
.300 H&H Mag.
.300 Lapua Mag.
7.62 UKM
.300 CR
.300 Savage
.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.
.30 Super Fl. H&H
.30-06 R Stief
7.62 x 53 R Fin.
.300 RCM
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Same-caliber projectiles within ±0.003", ±5gr and matching lead content from other brands.
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.308 | 180gr | SST InterLock
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.308 | 190gr | AccuBond Long Range
Nosler · 190gr · BC 0.597
.308 | 180gr | Bondstrike
Norma · 180gr · BC 0.615
.308 | 185gr | Juggernaut Target
Berger · 185gr · BC 0.555
.308 | 180gr | InterLock RN
Hornady · 180gr · BC 0.241
.311 | 180gr | Pro-Hunter
Sierra · 180gr · BC 0.411
.308 | 180gr | Scirocco
Swift · 180gr · BC 0.52
.308 | 180gr | AccuBond
Nosler · 180gr · BC 0.507
.311 | 180gr | SP BT
Prvi Partizan · 180gr · BC 0.425
.308 | 180gr | FMJ-BT
Sellier & Bellot · 180gr · BC 0.498
Community Load Data for .308 | 185gr | VLD Hunting
Loads for .308 | 185gr | VLD Hunting from our community:
5 loads
| cartridge | Powder | Barrel (in) | Charge (gr) | OAL (in) | Max. Pressure (psi) | Muzzle Velocity (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N540 | 22.0 | 42.9 | 2.800 | 55644 (92%) | 2470 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N540 | 22.0 | 43.9 | 2.800 | 59875 (99%) | 2520 |
| .308 Win. | Vihtavuori N540 | 22.0 | 41.9 | 2.800 | 51641 (86%) | 2425 |
| .308 Win. | Hodgdon BL-C2 | 20.0 | ••.• | 2.800 | 58581 (97%) | 2507 |
| .300 Win. Mag. | Vihtavuori N560 | 25.6 | ••.• | 3.340 | 6 (0%) | 2782 |