Woohoo! Scored some .308 220gr VRG-3's!

[Viral_SIGness]

Going in my .300 Win Mag. Any of you guys ever use this particular bullet?


They sure are some pretty boolits!

 

[Viral_SIGness]

Any one else have moderators screwing with everything you post? I'm not even sure what was wrong here.

 

[ldmay375]

Not sure what you are referring to as screwing with posts. The only issue that I have had is sometimes pictures load at the wrong angle, but the moderators fix that.
Not familiar with the bullets.
Monolithic types ? Solid copper ?

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Any one else have moderators screwing with everything you post? I'm not even sure what was wrong here.


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@Viral_SIGness, I'm the one who edited your post and the only thing I did with your post, as I do for many posts during moderation, is to expand the image so that the full version of the image that you uploaded would be displayed within your post. You only had the thumbnail version of your image showing.
We moderate AH on a daily and continuous manner but our intentions is never to screw with members' posts. If an issue comes up and you need assistance please feel free to message me at any time. My best, Jerome

 

[Ridgewalker]

Yeah, pictures quite often come in upside down. Of course all of them from our Aussie members are that way. Must happen when they cross the equator!

 

[Bullthrower338]

I hunted the Limpopo a couple years ago with 180 gr out of 300 Holland and it was an absolute hammer! Perfect performance steenbok to Roan

 

[Bullthrower338]

Probably p

 

[Wyatt Smith]

I would like to see how they perform. I might try some in my 30-06

 

[TNDave]

I have these for my 7mm-08 and just picked up some 400 grainers for my Lott. I haven’t used them on game yet but a couple of buddies have and they perform very nicely. That’s what convinced me to get them.

 

[Edge]

Yes, 300 grain out of a 375 H&H with superb performance on Zebra, Giraffe and Cape Buffalo. Excellent bullets and have also used the 165 gr expanding spitzer (VRG-4?) out of a 30-06 with excellent results. Wish I had used them on the hunt I had last month!

 

[Ryan]

I used their 300 grain VRG-3s in my 375 Ruger on buffalo, blesbok, black wildebeest, steenbok and impala in January. Worked great on all. My PH used them in his 416 Rigby as I recall.

 

[Viral_SIGness]

@Viral_SIGness, I'm the one who edited your post and the only thing I did with your post, as I do for many posts during moderation, is to expand the image so that the full version of the image that you uploaded would be displayed within your post. You only had the thumbnail version of your image showing.
We moderate AH on a daily and continuous manner but our intentions is never to screw with members' posts. If an issue comes up and you need assistance please feel free to message me at any time. My best, Jerome

Thank you Jerome

 

[Viral_SIGness]

Not sure what you are referring to as screwing with posts. The only issue that I have had is sometimes pictures load at the wrong angle, but the moderators fix that.
Not familiar with the bullets.
Monolithic types ? Solid copper ?

Solid Copper with a brass plunger that uses Pneumatic pressure to initiate expansion. They expand the same from 1600-3400 fps. They can crush a buffalo shoulder, take out the heart, and usually bulging in the offside hide. That's with a .375 @ 2550. I can't say that for sure, but thats what I've read. You can also swap the VRG-3 (Expanding) for the VRG-2 Copper flat nose solid, and the VRG-1 Brass flat nose solid with no change in POI. Same load, same seating depth.

I would like to see how they perform. I might try some in my 30-06

The USA site only has 5 boxes of the .308" 220 grain and 8 boxes of the 180's. I believe I'd use a 180 in the -06, but thats your call. $60 for 50

BushMaster Bullets - Peregrine Monolithics

A expanding bullet ideal for any type of game hunting in the thicket. It is designed to expand at low and high velocities providing enhanced weight retention and straight line wound channels with increased penetration.

peregrinemonolithics.com

I used their 300 grain VRG-3s in my 375 Ruger on buffalo, blesbok, black wildebeest, steenbok and impala in January. Worked great on all. My PH used them in his 416 Rigby as I recall.

I have the 300 grain VRG-3's for my Buffalo load in my .375 Ruger. Got them going 2595, and if the calculations are correct, I'm under 60k psi. I put the rifle and ammo in my Jeep in the sun, with a thermometer inside. They stayed there for 3 hours at 125 degrees. Then test fired them and bolt lift was easy, and extraction was smooth. Now they are Africa approved.

Since they are designed for the handloaders, and for crimping, I crimped behind a band, so there is zero chance of set back. Here is my .375 Ruger.

 

[Viral_SIGness]

Yeah, pictures quite often come in upside down. Of course all of them from our Aussie members are that way. Must happen when they cross the equator!

Mine are upside down? So when I edit them, and rotate, that doesn't save?

 

[Ridgewalker]

Mine are upside down? So when I edit them, and rotate, that doesn't save?

Occasionally I fix mine on my computer to be right side up, but when I have moved them to the AH report they come in sideways or upside down. Then a monitor comes in and corrects them. I dont know why they upload that way, but they do. Computers! You just can’t trust them!

 

[Boela]

I have been using the 300gr Peregrine bullets extensively in my 375H&H for the past 6 years. I use the 300gr VRG-3's (on all PG), but backed up by 300gr VRG-2's when hunting DG. Have taken Hippo, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo successfully.

Using the VRG-3's in my 375H&H, I am quite confident in taking a broadside shots on Buffalo, knowing the bullet will stop beneath the skin on the opposite side.

I am very pleased with their performance, and have I yet to be let down by them.

Happy hunting and keep us posted

 

[Frederik]

Great stuff Boela, let me know how your new loads work with Norma203B.

 

[Ryan]

Solid Copper with a brass plunger that uses Pneumatic pressure to initiate expansion. They expand the same from 1600-3400 fps. They can crush a buffalo shoulder, take out the heart, and usually bulging in the offside hide. That's with a .375 @ 2550. I can't say that for sure, but thats what I've read. You can also swap the VRG-3 (Expanding) for the VRG-2 Copper flat nose solid, and the VRG-1 Brass flat nose solid with no change in POI. Same load, same seating depth.View attachment 411440View attachment 411441

The USA site only has 5 boxes of the .308" 220 grain and 8 boxes of the 180's. I believe I'd use a 180 in the -06, but thats your call. $60 for 50

BushMaster Bullets - Peregrine Monolithics

A expanding bullet ideal for any type of game hunting in the thicket. It is designed to expand at low and high velocities providing enhanced weight retention and straight line wound channels with increased penetration.

peregrinemonolithics.com

I have the 300 grain VRG-3's for my Buffalo load in my .375 Ruger. Got them going 2595, and if the calculations are correct, I'm under 60k psi. I put the rifle and ammo in my Jeep in the sun, with a thermometer inside. They stayed there for 3 hours at 125 degrees. Then test fired them and bolt lift was easy, and extraction was smooth. Now they are Africa approved.

Since they are designed for the handloaders, and for crimping, I crimped behind a band, so there is zero chance of set back. Here is my .375 Ruger.
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I crimped mine just behind the first band at a COAL of 3.160 inches. Worked great. I used H414, which did give my 30-06 using Barnes TTSX some accuracy issues at higher temperatures than my usual Alaska temps, but I had no issues at all with it in 375 Ruger and these bullets.

 

[Viral_SIGness]

@Ryan that's how I crimped mine too.

 

[Viral_SIGness]

.300 Win Mag
220 grain VRG-3
3.34" coal