Re: accuracy Berger bullet 190 gr vld hunting in a 308
Hi vkc
Thanks for info, the 190 VLD is next on the list. I have a Sako TRG-22, .308, 1-11 twist, all stock. So far, I have found loads that are very accurate at 100 y. and 200 yards. less than .2 for both distances (on my best days), going with OAL, kinda in specs with COAL but, as I go with OAL, I do not care too much about COAL. Rifle doesn't seem to care of how close bullet is from lands, or may be I just got lucky. I am waiting for the weather to get a bit better so i can check the loads up to 1200. Nevertheless, I am curious to try the Bergers 190 VLD, as the guys at Dixie P.R told me they are having great results with it, with .308 Cal. Before I try the 190 VLD, I will give a shot to the Berger 185 Hybrid, as I like the concept explained by bryan Litz. My current loads seem to be right on with my rifle but I would like to see if I can match them with Bergers.
Do you have knowledge on Berger 185 Hybrid in a .308?
For now, I'll go with Berger's specs and go from there.
I also got the VLD seating stem from Redding (goes inside the Redding Competition die that I use) ; I called Redding, as the Hybrid has a secant ogive (at the beginning), as the VLD, I was curious to know if the VLD stem was necessary to also seat the Hybrid. The Redding Tech confirmed that the stem was a good idea to seat the Hybrid. I called Berger too, as I wanted to know their thoughts on it but they must be busy with the coming Shot Show, as I did not hear from them.
Looking forward to hear if you know about these Hybrids and if you are using the VLD stem to seat VLD and Hybrid.
Appreciate your input.
Good shooting.
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