Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

[noflyers]

If this has been explained I missed it while searching (trying not to ask questions that have already been answered).

Berger has two 130 VLD's in 6.5 listed on their site one is a Match Hunting VLD and one is a Match Target VLD, except for the name and Berger part # what is the difference in the two?

Since the VLD is a good dual purpose target/hunting bullet and I have <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">just</span></span> started reloading, can someone explain the difference?

Thanks

 

[Roccafella]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

I doubt there is much of a difference. Are the BC's similar?

 

[Wardy]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

i havn't looked into it but would venture to say that there is a difference in the two....is it possible that the "match target" uses a different grade of copper than the "match hunting"..??
like i said, i haven't looked into it but there's got to be a difference

ward

 

[wnroscoe]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: noflyers</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If this has been explained I missed it while searching (trying not to ask questions that have already been answered).

Berger has two 130 VLD's in 6.5 listed on their site one is a Match Hunting VLD and one is a Match Target VLD, except for the name and Berger part # what is the difference in the two?

Since the VLD is a good dual purpose target/hunting bullet and I have <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">just</span></span> started reloading, can someone explain the difference?

Thanks

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One is a "Thick Jacket" and one is the "Hunting" Bullet. The hunting bullet has the original J4 style jacket and is prone to come apart at high velocities and or high RPMs.

The thick jacket is for target use only.

 

[Wardy]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

probably shoulda read this....already one discussion up about it....





http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1574212#Post1574212

 

[Wardy]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

+1 wmroscoe..... you beat me to it

ward

 

[noflyers]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

Got it, thanks!

 

[Red_SC]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

FWIW, I can't tell the difference in POI at 1K, they fly identically.

 

[noflyers]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Red_SC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">FWIW, I can't tell the difference in POI at 1K, they fly identically. </div></div>

It is worth a lot. That is what I wanted to know, so I am going to use the hunter as a dual-purpose.

 

[xringdb]

Re: Two Berger 6.5 130 VLD's?

What Red SC said. I tested them also and could find no difference in trajectory.