Image unavailable
BERGER 26403 6.5MM 130GR VLD TARGET 100 CT.
Our editorial team reviews specifications, product data, and field-use information to keep pages accurate.
$72.99
View on Fin Feather Fur Outfitters
You'll be taken to Fin Feather Fur Outfitters to complete your purchase.
Hunter's Outpost earns a commission from affiliate links at no extra cost to you.
SKU: 26403-679459264037
Overview
Designed for long-range target work, this Berger bullet is aimed at shooters who want a streamlined option for precision loading and competition use. Its secant ogive design is presented as a way to reduce drag in flight, with the product description also noting flatter trajectory, less wind drift, and higher retained velocity. The load notes indicate it may be seated touching the rifling for some single-shot applications, while other rifles may prefer additional jump, so it is best approached with careful load development. As with any reloading component, consult a reloading manual or powder manufacturer data before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Berger Bullets
Secant Ogive
Design is intended to reduce
Flatter Shooting
Less wind drift
Advertised Higher
Higher retained velocity than other
Popular Competitive
Long-range applications
Built Highly
A highly consistent J4 Precision
Key Features
- 6.5mm 130-grain VLD Target bullet
- Secant ogive design for reduced drag
- Designed for flatter shooting and less wind-drift
- Offers higher retained velocity according to product description
- Popular for competitive long-range applications
- Pack contains 100 bullets
Best Used For
- Competitive long-range shooters building loads for precision target work
- Reloaders experimenting with single-shot seating depth near the rifling
- Rifle owners tuning for consistent performance in custom long-range setups
- Shooters seeking a target bullet designed for reduced drag and wind-drift
- Experienced handloaders who consult manuals and powder-maker data before loading
Specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 6.5MM |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | VLD Target |
| Bullet Weight | 130GR |
| J4 Precision Bullet Jacket | Yes |
| Load Data Note | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufactures website for load data. |
| Quantity | 100 CT. |
| Recommended Use | Competitive long range applications |
| Rifling Seating Note | Touching the rifling for single-shot applications; some rifles may prefer as much as .150" from the rifling |
| Secant Ogive Design | Yes |
Pros
- Secant ogive design is intended to reduce drag during flight.
- Designed for flatter shooting and less wind drift.
- Advertised with higher retained velocity than other bullets.
- Popular for competitive long-range applications.
- Built with a highly consistent J4 Precision Bullet jacket.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a target bullet, so it is intended for competitive long-range use rather than hunting-specific applications.
- The VLD design may require careful seating-depth tuning; some rifles prefer the bullet touching the rifling, while others may work better with up to .150" from the rifling.
- Load data is not provided here, so reloading should be verified against a manual or powder manufacturer’s published data.
- Performance depends on rifle-specific fit and setup, which can make initial load development more involved than with more forgiving bullet designs.
Suggested Comparisons
- Target shooting bullets
- Long-range rifle bullets
- Reloading components
- 6.5mm bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet puller
- Reloading press
- Powder scale
- Bullet seating die
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Berger bullet intended for?
It is a VLD Target bullet, and the description says it is extremely popular for competitive long range applications.
What does the VLD design refer to here?
The product description says the VLD Target bullet uses a secant ogive design, which is described as reducing drag as the bullet travels to the target.
How should this bullet be seated for loading?
The description notes that a favorite load technique is touching the rifling for single-shot applications, although some rifles may prefer as much as .150" from the rifling.
Is load data included with this product?
No specific load data is provided. The description says to check your reloading manual or a powder manufacturer’s website for load data.
What comes in the package?
The title lists this as a 100-count box of Berger 6.5mm 130gr VLD Target bullets.