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Offline pjeffreys

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6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« on: October 18, 2011, 06:00:04 AM »
anyone ever use the 87 gr berger vld bullets for hunting? i'm considering these for my 6mm remington for deer season.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2011, 10:26:58 AM »
well i just ordered some so i'll be able to reply to my own post. i guess i'm talking to myself now.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2011, 10:33:30 AM »
wish I could help you out but I haven't had my 6mm out in years.
 
 
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2011, 02:36:10 AM »
Am interested in what you find out with the VLD's.
No doubt they'll be accurate.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2011, 06:37:16 AM »
well i'm gonna give them a try. i've been reading some good things about the VLD bullet and i've got to see if it's true.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2011, 08:45:04 AM »
well i shot the first group today with a max load of RL19. the group was over an inch at 100 yards. i'm going to try a IMR4831 next and see if it is better. the bullet is seated far out of the case but i can still get it in the magazine.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2011, 09:51:48 AM »
i shot the imr 4831 load today and 3 out of 4 shots were touching. i don't know to keep going and try the rl22 and imr4350 powders or stop where i'm at. i'll decide later.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2011, 12:10:18 PM »
PJ,

You may want to take a look at Alliant website for RL-17 loads. 

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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2011, 03:47:10 PM »
I don't believe the VLD's are really the ticket for medium game.  I too have no 6mm, so don't really have any more info.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2011, 05:30:40 AM »
On the Berger website, they do list an 87 grain "hunting" bullet in VLD for 6mm. This should be an excellent choice for coyotes and deer.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2011, 03:29:12 PM »
There was an article on Berger VLD'S hunting bullets in either Rifle or Handloader magazine a couple of years ago on feral goats in New Zealand.  They worked like magic.  Seems like 25 calibers were shot but don't remember about the 6mm.
I would not hesitate to use them on deer.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2011, 03:32:09 PM »
My boys,nephews and I have used the Berger VLDs in several calibers and various weights on whitetails. All results have been more than satisfactory. We haven't used the new 87 grain 6mm offering, but the 95's are sure nuff deer killers.
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Re: 6mm 87 gr berger VLD
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2012, 06:28:56 AM »
ok i know it's been a while since i started this post. well i took a doe with the 6mm 87 grain vld. the doe was about 100 yards out and i made a head shot on her. naturally she dropped like a bag of rocks so it might not have been a good test, but they are accurate enough for me to feel comfortable in making that shot. it literally took the side of her head off. the hole was big enough to put my fist through. i also noticed that every bone in her head was broken. i could hear the bones moving as i loaded her into the truck. it was pretty devastating. i'll have to wait and try them on a body shot.
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