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I have read on this forum (and others) good things about Berger VLD's and need a bit more specific advice.
This is my story. My go to gun has been a 7 mag., but I drew a Henry Mountains bison tag, so it is time to dust off the old .300 RUM. Most recently I have shot scirocco's out of that gun and they shoot pretty good. For this hunt I am going heavier than 180 grain and Berger VLD's come in .308 210 grain. Sounds like a good option and I am going to give them a try.
Midways description of the bullet is below. My only potential concern is penetration on a bison. Short story long...my question to those that have used them on bull elk and other heavy game...what kind of penetration did you get and would you consider them a good round for a buffalo?
That gun also likes 220 grain partitions, that would be a good round, but I am short on time (for reloading)these days.
Thanks in advance for any advice on these bullets....
"The Berger Hunting bullet line features Very Low Drag (VLD) bullets that have the highest possible ballistic coefficient designed for 300 yards or more. The VLD design incorporates a sharp nose that allows the bullet to penetrate 2" to 3" before it starts to expand. After the initial expansion, the bullet will shed between 40% and 85% of its weight as shrapnel into the surrounding tissue (internal organs)."
I have read on this forum (and others) good things about Berger VLD's and need a bit more specific advice.
This is my story. My go to gun has been a 7 mag., but I drew a Henry Mountains bison tag, so it is time to dust off the old .300 RUM. Most recently I have shot scirocco's out of that gun and they shoot pretty good. For this hunt I am going heavier than 180 grain and Berger VLD's come in .308 210 grain. Sounds like a good option and I am going to give them a try.
Midways description of the bullet is below. My only potential concern is penetration on a bison. Short story long...my question to those that have used them on bull elk and other heavy game...what kind of penetration did you get and would you consider them a good round for a buffalo?
That gun also likes 220 grain partitions, that would be a good round, but I am short on time (for reloading)these days.
Thanks in advance for any advice on these bullets....
"The Berger Hunting bullet line features Very Low Drag (VLD) bullets that have the highest possible ballistic coefficient designed for 300 yards or more. The VLD design incorporates a sharp nose that allows the bullet to penetrate 2" to 3" before it starts to expand. After the initial expansion, the bullet will shed between 40% and 85% of its weight as shrapnel into the surrounding tissue (internal organs)."