Berger 185 VLD for .308

[yukoncoyote]

Hi guys, I came upon some Berger 185 VLD's and was thinking of trying them out. I am wondering what your experiences are with these. I want to shoot them out of my PGW Coyote in 308, 1 in 10 Krieger. Is the twist in this barrel sufficient to stabilize them? I have a large supply of Varget on hand to use. Any thoughts, suggestions and ideas are appreciated. Thanks alot.

 

[kombayotch]

Its more than enough twist to stabilize them.

I load 42.3 gr. Varget with the 190 SMK in a 1-10 twist, if that helps.

 

[yukoncoyote]

Thanks alot. Looks like I'm heading in the right direction anyway. Gonna definitely give em a try.

 

[kombayotch]

I would go with the 185 BT Long Range over the VLD. It has a slightly higher BC and it should be a lot less finicky about its distance to the lands. That's one thing I like about the SMK; I don't have to chase the lands with them as the throat erodes.

 

[bulldog284]

i shot the berger 185 vld this summer at the canadian nationals with good results,my load was 44.5 of varget lapua cases,work up the load its on the warm side.rate of twist was 1 in 12,hope this helps. Darin

 

[Northman999]

I shoot 210's in my rifles with 1 in 10" twist. They work great.

 

[yukoncoyote]

Thanks for the input so far fellas.

 

[bulldog284]

northman999

what poweder are you using,barrel lenght,fps if possible??Darin

 

[mpwolf]

185 BT and N150 got ms 2750 out of a 30" 1-12" broughton last season. The BT was dead easy to make shoot.