Berger VLD 140 gr and VV555- help

[Oldmauser]

Hi,

I have one series of handloads with VVN555 behind me. I was using Hornady ELM 130 gr. 42.5 gr of VVN555 gave the most promising results at 200m (0.5moa). Could you share your recommendations on the load for Berger VLD 140gr? I am using 6.5 CM 26" barrel, 1:7.5 twist? Should I start with 42gr and move up?

 

[cornhusker86]

Vihtavuori has that info on their website.

 

[Oldmauser]

Vihtavuori has that info on their website.

Vv has the thresholds: min and max load for berger vld. I am interested in the real experience using real powder charge in real world. Is there anyone who tried vv555 with VLD 140gr?

 

[Oldmauser]

You are right. I am looking for "good powder charge" which I could use based on our colleagues' experience. Otherwise I have to load 50 bullets in 0.2gr steps.

 

[Oldmauser]

Anyone?

 

[cornhusker86]

What you're looking for is a shortcut. Nobody can tell what will work your barrel.

 

[Oldmauser]

I don't fully agree with an argument "every barrel is unique". I think that if you own a factory savage or tikka in a certain caliber, certain twist and there is a guy somwehere else, let's say in Australia working on a load development for the same rifle, his experience may be valuable for you. There is a significant probability that his load (bullet, charge, seating depth etc) will work with your rifle as well.

 

[Oldmauser]

you are absolutely right. Therefore, when you share load data you provide as much details as you can- brass, primer, which dies you used, trimming routine, cbto etc. If sharing data and routine would not be of added value, this forum would be empty.