185gr VLD, easy to tune?

[mao0720]

How easy are the 185gr Berger VLDs to tune in 308? I am considering picking some up and testing them out, but I dont really want to bother if they are going to be a pain in the neck to tune. I would most likely be running Varget. Rifle is a Savage 10 tactical 24" barrel, Mcmillan A5 stock. Current load is 185gr Lapua D46 in win brass, pushed by Reloder 17.

 

[DennisH]

The VLD's are great bullets.

Don't hesitate to use the 185 Berger Jagernaults. I have tuned both but the Jag's were pretty easy. I have shot several 1moa groups @ 600 yards using the Jag's in my 308. I done very well with the VLD's.

The VLD's may like to be in the lands a little.

JMO, Dennis

 

[gsg5pk]

VLD was sensitive in seating Depth. I would prefer Hybrid than VLD.

 

[watercam]

I, too, thought the VLDs would be a pain but when they were all that were available I gave them a go.
Tried four seating depths from just touching to .030" off and my barrel preferred .020" off. They shoot great but actually have a slightly lower BC than the Juggernauts which surprised me. One does need to check one's throat wear every 500-600 rounds to keep the VLDs at their preferred seating depth relative to the lands.

 

[amlevin]

The Juggernauts are great for stock Remington shooters. Can actually get the bullet into the same Zipcode as the lands. A bullet long enough to fit that extra long throat that Remington is in love with.