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SKU: 749005710
Built for hunters who want a match-style bullet with hunting-specific expansion, this Berger VLD Hunting option is intended for game applications where controlled penetration and rapid upset are priorities. Its secant ogive design is described as reducing drag in flight, which supports flatter shooting and less wind drift at distance. The thinner J4 Precision jacket is part of the hunting design, helping the bullet begin expanding after initial penetration and create a large wound cavity. Offered here in 30 caliber, 175-grain, 100-count packaging, it suits hunters loading for longer-range shots and deliberate shot placement.
Hunting Applications
Rapid expansion on game
Secant Ogive
Design helps reduce drag during
Built Shoot
Flatter with less wind-drift
Thinner J4
Precision jacket supports quicker expansion
Packaged 100
Bullets per box for range
| Bullet Type | Vld Boat Tail |
|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | 175gr |
| Caliber | 30 Caliber (0.308'''') |
| Design | Secant ogive |
| Jacket | Thinner J4 Precision jacket |
| Quantity | 100/Box |
| Use | Hunting |
This product is listed as a 30 caliber (.308) 175 grain VLD Boat Tail bullet, sold 100 per box.
According to the provided description, the VLD Hunting bullets are identical in design to VLD Target bullets, but they use a thinner J4 Precision jacket for hunting applications.
The source describes it as a hunting bullet designed for game applications.
The description says it is designed to penetrate 2-3 inches before beginning to expand and create a large wound cavity. That is the manufacturer’s stated description, not a verified field claim.
No. The provided data does not list blade-style details, and for this bullet it does not provide additional specs such as overall length, weight beyond 175 grains, or other material details beyond the thinner J4 Precision jacket mentioned in the description.