Berger Bullets

About Berger Bullets

Berger Bullets was founded in 1955 by Walt Berger, a competitive benchrest shooter who began making bullets in his garage because he was dissatisfied with the quality of commercially available bullets.

Walt started hand-making bullets in 1954 for his own competitive shooting and was inducted into the Benchrest Hall of Fame in 1982.

The company evolved through several ownership changes, joining the prestigious Nammo Group in 2017 alongside premium brands like Lapua and Vihtavuori.

Walt's motto "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing right" became the company philosophy and set the standard for precision bullet manufacturing across the industry.

Today, Berger continues Walt's legacy from their Mesa, Arizona facility, maintaining their commitment to producing the world's most accurate bullets for target, hunting, and tactical applications.

Popular Berger Bullets Features

J4 Precision Jackets

• These world-renowned jackets feature wall thickness variation of 0.0003" or less, making them the most consistent and concentric bullet jackets available.

VLD (Very Low Drag) Design

• The original Berger innovation features a long secant ogive and boat tail configuration for industry-leading ballistic coefficients.

Hybrid Ogive Technology

• This design combines tangent and secant ogive shapes for easier load tuning while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Meplat Reduction Technology (MRT)

• This latest innovation creates more consistent ballistic coefficients by precisely controlling the bullet's tip dimensions.

True Match Grade Manufacturing

• All bullets are made on one set of dies using only first-time materials to ensure maximum consistency and proven competition performance.

Application-Specific Jacket Thickness

• Target bullets use thick jackets for high-velocity accuracy while hunting bullets feature thinner jackets engineered for controlled expansion.

Best-Selling Berger Bullets

VLD Target Bullets

• The original Berger design remains a favorite among competitive shooters for its exceptional long-range accuracy and high ballistic coefficient.

Hybrid Target Bullets

• These bullets offer VLD-level accuracy with easier load development, making them popular for both competition and precision shooting.

VLD Hunting Bullets

• Identical to VLD Target bullets but with thinner jackets, these penetrate 2-3 inches then expand to create wound cavities up to 15 inches.

Long Range Hybrid Target (LRHT)

• The latest innovation featuring Meplat Reduction Technology for the most consistent ballistic performance available.

6.5mm 140 Grain Hybrid Target

• This extremely popular bullet combines the accuracy demands of competitive shooting with the versatility needed for various 6.5mm cartridges.

30 Caliber 185 Grain Classic Hunter

• Designed for broader rifle compatibility, this hunting bullet delivers reliable performance across various 30 caliber applications.

22 Caliber 80 Grain VLD Target

• A favorite among F-Class and high power rifle competitors for its exceptional accuracy in 223 Remington and similar cartridges.

Popular Uses for Berger Bullets

Competitive Shooting

• Berger bullets dominate benchrest, F-Class, Precision Rifle Series, and National Rifle League competitions due to their proven match-winning accuracy.

Long-Range Hunting

• VLD and Classic Hunter bullets provide the accuracy needed for ethical long-range shots while delivering reliable expansion on big game.

Precision Handloading

• Serious handloaders choose Berger bullets when maximum accuracy is the primary goal, knowing their consistency enables precise load development.

Tactical and Professional Applications

• Law enforcement and military marksmen rely on Berger's tactical line for missions requiring exceptional accuracy and consistent performance.

Custom Bullet Manufacturing

• Bullet makers worldwide use Berger's J4 jackets as the foundation for their own premium bullets, trusting the unmatched concentricity and consistency.

Berger Bullets FAQs

QUESTION: What makes Berger bullets more accurate than other brands?
ANSWER: Berger's exclusive J4 jackets with wall thickness variation of 0.0003" or less, combined with True Match Grade manufacturing processes, deliver unmatched consistency and concentricity.

QUESTION: Are Berger VLD bullets good for hunting?
ANSWER: Yes, VLD Hunting bullets are specifically designed with thinner jackets that penetrate 2-3 inches before expanding to create effective wound cavities up to 15 inches.

QUESTION: What's the difference between Berger VLD and Hybrid bullets?
ANSWER: Hybrid bullets combine tangent and secant ogive designs for easier load tuning, while VLD bullets use pure secant ogives for maximum ballistic coefficient.

QUESTION: Where can I buy Berger bullets and ammunition?
ANSWER: Berger products are available through authorized dealers nationwide, as the company does not sell directly to consumers.

QUESTION: Do Berger bullets require special seating depths?
ANSWER: VLD bullets can be sensitive to seating depth, but Hybrid designs are more forgiving and easier to tune across different rifles.

QUESTION: What is Meplat Reduction Technology in Berger bullets?
ANSWER: MRT precisely controls the bullet's tip dimensions to create more consistent ballistic coefficients and improved long-range performance.

QUESTION: Are Berger bullets worth the extra cost?
ANSWER: For competitive shooters and precision hunters who demand maximum accuracy, Berger's proven performance and consistency justify the premium price.

QUESTION: What calibers does Berger make bullets for?
ANSWER: Berger manufactures bullets for popular calibers from 22 caliber through 30 caliber, with weights ranging from 70 to 230 grains depending on caliber.