What does VLD mean in Berger Bullets?
VLD stands for Very Low Drag, and does not refer to a lifestyle, but to an ultra streamlined bullet.
Is the Berger VLD a good hunting bullet?
by: Corey Schwanz. More long range hunters consider Berger the best hunting bullet on the market because of the tight groups they can achieve and the reliable expansion on game.
Are Berger VLD bullets all copper?
We make a few solid copper projectiles under the Berger Match Solid line, but most Berger Bullets have a copper jacket and a lead core. For additional clarification, email us at [email protected] or call us at 660-460-2800.
Is the Berger hybrid bullet good for hunting?
In short, the bullets offer maximum aerodynamics from a bullet that is also forgiving about seating depth, making them an ideal projectile for hunting in conditions where shots can be on the long side and one that will shoot well in more rifles.
What is a VLD style bullet?
VLD bullets are designed with a secant ogive. This ogive shape allows bullets to be more efficient in flight (retain more velocity = less drop and wind deflection). While this result is desirable for many rifle shooters the secant ogive on the VLD bullets produces another result in many rifles.
What is VLD?
Very Low Drag (bullet) VLD. Variable Length Decoding. VLD. Vehicle Loop Detector (electronics)
Why are Berger Bullets so good?
A Berger Hunting VLD does not dump its energy into the ground or tree on the other side of the animal. Our bullets do not create an exit wound (exit wounds can occur depending on animal size and impact velocity) for the specific purpose of creating a blood trail so a hunter can track their wounded game.
What makes a good hunting bullet?
Hollow points are generally designed for rapid expansion, and even near-explosive fragmentation at high velocities. For deer hunting, they work well out of slower, large-caliber rifles. They still expand rapidly, creating quick trauma, but the heavy bullets retain enough weight to penetrate deeply and do the job.
What is an AccuBond bullet?
This is a jacketed, lead core soft point bullet created with proprietary technology, specifically for hunting various game. The AccuBond was created to take down deer, moose and African game – with an amazing amount of stopping power, in hopes of ensuring single-shot kills.