{"id":223938,"date":"2025-06-04T16:18:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T21:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firearmsdirectclub.com\/home\/hsm-300wsm185vld-trophy-gold-extended-range-300-wsm-185-gr-berger-hunting-vld-match-20-per-box-25-case\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T03:27:19","slug":"hsm-300wsm185vld-trophy-gold-extended-range-300-wsm-185-gr-berger-hunting-vld-match-20-per-box-25-case","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/firearmsdirectclub.com\/home\/hsm-300wsm185vld-trophy-gold-extended-range-300-wsm-185-gr-berger-hunting-vld-match-20-per-box-25-case\/","title":{"rendered":"HSM Trophy Gold 300 WSM 185 gr Berger VLD Match &#8211; 20\/Box"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HSM&#8217;s Trophy Gold 300 WSM load pairs Berger&#8217;s Hunting Very Low Drag (VLD) bullet with a 185\u2011grain projectile intended for extended-range hunting applications. The design emphasizes consistent external ballistics and retained energy at distance. This load is suitable for field use where long-range performance and ballistic consistency are priorities.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The cartridge is <b>.300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM)<\/b> for the intended platform.<\/li>\n<li>The bullet weight is <b>185 gr<\/b> to align with common recoil and point-of-aim characteristics for this load.<\/li>\n<li>The bullet type is <b>Berger Hunting VLD Match<\/b> appropriate for its stated role.<\/li>\n<li>The rated muzzle velocity is <b>2991 fps<\/b> as listed by the manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li>The muzzle energy is <b>3676 ft\u00b7lbs<\/b> as reported by the manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li>The case material is <b>Brass<\/b> to support reliable feeding and extraction.<\/li>\n<li>The stated application is <b>Hunting<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>The bullet construction is <b>Berger Very Low Drag (VLD) profile<\/b> aimed at reduced drag and retained ballistic coefficient at distance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>This load is intended for hunters and shooters seeking extended-range terminal performance with match-style external ballistics. It pairs a high-BC VLD profile with a 185 gr projectile to help maintain downrange energy and consistency. Handloaders and precision shooters should verify fit and function in their specific rifles before use.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style:italic;color: gray\">This information was generated using an experimental AI and should be taken with a grain of salt.<br \/>\nDo your research prior to purchasing based on the UPC that is provided on 100% of products available on Firearms Direct Club.<br \/>\nWe have over 75,000 products and growing and are utilizing as much tech to make the user experience better as possible, but it is NOT a perfect system and occasionally gets descriptions wrong.<br \/>\nPlease ask before you buy if there is any question, as our return policy is strictly enforced surrounding the UPC purchased matching the UPC advertised, and no other content, including pictures or titles or descriptions provided by FDC can be used to return an item that wasn&#8217;t what you thought it was.<br \/>\nThat being said, we&#8217;re reasonable humans who look at each situation on a case by case basis.<br \/>\nPlease contact us via email or chat if you have questions!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Premium hunting and extended-range match-style load using Berger Hunting Very Low Drag (VLD) bullets. 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