Never shot a Berger bullet but they remind me of the the same concept with a ballistic tip, From what I’ve read and seen they designed to enter and ”grenade” with a lot longer OAL bullet length with a better BC. Also the VTs look like they are design specifically (only) for the new modern cartridges that the bullet sticks super far out of the case and meant to be loaded long like the CM, ARC, Grendel, and similar with faster twists. I see Seirra did the same thing with their .243 100 grain total game changer. Says is meant for 1/8 twists or faster. I’d be curious to see if someone tries to load the same versions in a 223, 22-250, 220 swift, and 243 with slower twists and see how they group. I’ve loaded 55 and 60 grain bullets in my 243’s with a 1/8 twist with Pretty decent accuracy. I had to give it a try even after all the readings saying that lighter bullets won’t work in faster twists they work just fine for me in two rifles. Guessing the heavier bullets with long nose taper probably aren’t as forgiving though? I watched the 50 minute horn video on them yesterday getting an explanation of the bullet and their design. They said it was designed for target shooting long range and massive Blow ups on varmints. The guys who were coyote hunting at night thst we’re having shot placement issues because they couldn’t range at night we’re getting run offs. Sounded like they switched to this bullet and close counted with the explosive bullet with less than idea shot placements “Per their marketing department staff”. I have zero problems with ballistic tips blowing the snot out of coyotes in every caliber with “close counts” shots. They just don’t have the BC of the VT bullets. I also don’t normally shoot over 400 yards 99.9% of the time so I can always keep my crosshairs on the animal with my 243 loaded with 55 grain noslers loaded hot in 26” barrel around 4250 fps. They just aren’t as efficient as the new VT at longer ranges..I get it. If the VTs and 100 grain TGC wouldn’t stabilize in my calibers that aren't meant to shoot these type of long tapered bullet designs I wouldn’t loose any sleep. If I had one of the newer calibers meant to be loaded long and I was shooting paper and targets at 800 yards and beyond (where this type of bullet seems to shine) I’m sure it’s going to be awesome. Where I live and hunt ranges that far you’re shooting on someone else’s private property. If I lived out in Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, or Nevada, I’d be tickled to be shoot super long ranges in open county and would be probably getting a new caliber I couldn’t live without again just to shoot these bullets. Just don’t have that kind of “range” opportunity in the northwest. Shotguns are more useful than rifles here when calling. My average shot is under 150 yards closer to 100 or less 99% of the time where I live so short and stubby bullets are more than feasible …unfortunately…where I live.
