300 wm 185gr vld reload

[thrude1]

Anyone have a starting point for type of powder and amount

[sikwhiskey]

I'd start at 67grns of IMR 4831…..If I could find it. H4831 can be found as can IMR 7828 occasionally.
when in doubt, Check with a reloading manual or Hodgon site for start loads on 180grn bullets, drop a grain or 2 of powder for 185's and work up. Or email Berger and they will send you the info.
Good luck.

[Booner Sniper]

Berger manual: 300WM 185 GR
IMR 7828 START 71.0 GR MAX 74.8
RE 25 73.5 GR 77.4
H1000 75.5 GR 79.5
IMR 4350 64.5 GR 68.0
IMR 4831 65.0 GR 68.2
RE22 71.0 GR 74.6
H4350 64.5 GR 67.7
H4831SC 68.5 GR 68.2

[ceedub]

As hard as I've tried, I can't get VLD's to group in any rifles that I own, so can't help you with your 300 WM.

-Craig

[qwert]

300WM load from Berger (Emailed manual pages) .pdf
Bullet Brand Type Cal. COAL Start fps Max fps fill ratio
185gr Berger VLD Target # 30413 Hybrid 100V .308" 3.340" 64.0 2769 67.5 2892 95%
185gr Berger VLD Target # 30413 Hodgdon H4350 .308" 3.340" 64.5 2771 67.7 2891 92%
185gr Berger VLD Target # 30413 IMR 4350 .308" 3.340" 64.5 2776 68.0 2906 90%
185gr Berger VLD Target # 30413 IMR 4831 .308" 3.340" 65.0 2803 68.2 2920 94%
185gr Berger VLD Target # 30413 Hodgdon H4831SC .308" 3.340" 69.5 2791 73.2 2939 96%
185gr Berger VLD Target # 30413 AA 3100 .308"* 3.340" 70.0 2764 73.8 2910 98%
185gr Berger VLD Target # 30413 Alliant RE-22 .308"* 3.340" 71.0 2865 74.6 3009 98%

185gr Berger VLD Hunting # 30513 Hybrid 100V .308" 3.340" 64.0 2769 67.5 2892 95%
185gr Berger VLD Hunting # 30513 Hodgdon H4350 .308" 3.340" 64.5 2771 67.7 2891 92%
185gr Berger VLD Hunting # 30513 IMR 4350 .308" 3.340" 64.5 2776 68.0 2906 90%
185gr Berger VLD Hunting # 30513 IMR 4831 .308"* 3.340" 65.0 2803 68.2 2920 94%
185gr Berger VLD Hunting # 30513 Hodgdon H4831SC .308" 3.340" 69.5 2791 73.2 2939 96%
185gr Berger VLD Hunting # 30513 AA 3100 .308" 3.340" 70.0 2764 73.8 2910 98%
185gr Berger VLD Hunting # 30513 Alliant RE-22 .308" 3.340" 71.0 2865 74.6 3009 98%

I note several differences with the data posted by Booner Sniper?????

I suggest you also check the data on the Hodgdon website. It often lists loads quite a bit higher than the Berger load suggestions, I have often found my best groups well above the Berger numbers.
Use CAUTION, start low and work up carefully.

Good Luck, YMMV

[thrude1]

Thanks to you all I have a couple tubs of Reloader 22 so I'll try to work with that. Is the vld ok for big game hunting like elk and moose

[Booner Sniper]

I use the 190 VLD in my 300 WM, with 69.5gr of RE 22, it's not a hunting rifle but that load is extremely impressive in my rifle. I use the 168 VLDs in my 308 Norma # 3206 fps and they work on any game you put them in. Just make a good shot and you will have no worries. Bad shot is a bad shot and no bullet will make up for that.