Videos tagged with VLD Bullet

This episode of Long Range Pursuit follows Aaron Davidson and Mike on a challenging bear hunt in the rugged canyons of the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. The hunt emphasizes long-range shooting techniques, including wind compensation and ballistic calculations. A technical segment also details proper cleaning and maintenance of a rifle's extractor and ejector plunger.

This expert guide from Gunwerks details the critical importance of shot placement in long-range hunting. It emphasizes the high shoulder shot, explaining how a VLD-style bullet's trajectory through this area effectively anchors the animal by impacting the spine and lungs. The guide highlights increased hit probability due to the margin for error in windage and vertical placement.

Understanding bullet anatomy is crucial for optimizing long-range shooting performance. Key components like the body, boat tail, tip (meplat), and nose (ogive) significantly influence a bullet's aerodynamic efficiency and ballistic coefficient. Relatively minor variations in these shapes can lead to substantial differences in performance at extended distances.

This video explains the critical role of terminal velocity in achieving maximum effective range for long-range shooting. It highlights that most bullets require at least 2,000 ft/s for proper expansion and wound cavity creation. The presenter uses a comparison between a Spitzer and a VLD bullet in 7mm to demonstrate how bullet shape significantly impacts downrange velocity and thus terminal performance at extended distances.

This video focuses on a ballistic comparison between two bullet types: one with a blunt shape and another a VLD (Very Low Drag) bullet. The primary objective is to examine and illustrate the differences in how these bullet shapes affect wind deflection. This analysis is crucial for understanding bullet trajectory and accuracy in various shooting conditions, especially when wind is a factor.