The Berger VLD Hunting Rifle Bullet is recognized as one of the flattest-shooting hunting bullets available. Although it shares the same basic design as the VLD Target Bullet, it uses a thinner J4 Precision jacket to ensure rapid expansion during hunting applications. These bullets are engineered to penetrate approximately 2–3 inches into vital areas before expanding, creating a large wound cavity of up to 15 inches that results in significant tissue and organ damage along with intense hydrostatic shock to support an ethical kill. Their secant ogive design reduces drag in flight, allowing for flatter trajectories, reduced wind drift, and higher retained velocity. Many shooters prefer loading VLD bullets to touch the rifling for single-shot use, though some rifles perform best with up to a 0.150-inch jump. Due to their long-range performance and highly consistent J4 Precision jackets, Berger VLD Hunting Rifle Bullets are extremely popular among long-range hunters and custom bullet makers.