+1 on the 105 VLD. I run 39.2 out of a 26" barrel.38.9 to 39.6 is the range you'd look for most likely. Remember to use the Berger best practice of moving it .01 in four increments. At the lands, jammed, back .01 and back .02. You can even do .015.tbeasley said:105 vld's have killed plenty of deer and hogs for me with mine. I have a 7.5 twist, so my load should be more than fine in ur 8 twist regarding pressure. I use 39.0gr of H4350 on Berger 105vld. I started to have brass issues at 40.5-41gr of h4350. Also you could run 38.5 of h4831sc but will be on the slow side but accurate.