The Berger VLD Hunting Rifle Bullet is widely regarded as one of the flattest-shooting hunting bullets on the market. While its design is based on the VLD Target Bullet, it uses a thinner J4 Precision jacket to encourage rapid expansion in hunting situations. These bullets are engineered to penetrate about 2–3 inches into the vitals before expanding, creating a large wound cavity of up to 15 inches, which produces significant tissue damage and strong hydrostatic shock for a quick, ethical kill. The secant ogive shape reduces drag during flight, resulting in flatter trajectories, less wind drift, and higher retained velocity compared to many other bullets. Many shooters prefer loading VLD bullets to touch the rifling for single-shot use, although some rifles perform best with up to a 0.150-inch jump. Thanks to their long-range performance and highly consistent J4 Precision jackets, Berger VLD Hunting Rifle Bullets are especially popular among long-range hunters and custom bullet makers.