Sierra Varminter Rifle Bullets

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Sierra Varminter Rifle Bullets

09276301360

For decades, marksmen and hunters have associated accuracy and superior ballistic performance with one name more than any other: Sierra. On the range or in the field, Sierra bullets offer that extra margin of performance you can depend on. The rifle bullets in Sierra's product line are arranged in six classifications, depending on the intended application, design features, and the range of cartridges that may use the bullet. Two of these classifications include all of Sierra's match target bullets for target shooting, and the other five classifications are for hunting applications.

Varminter Bullets: This classification of bullets is designed specifically for rapid expansion and instant kills on larger varmints and small game. The shapes of bullets in this classification include hollow point (HP), spitzer pointed flat base (SPT), and semi-pointed (SMP). Bullets in this classification have thin jackets to enhance expansion but with sufficient strength to be fired at the highest muzzle velocities in the cartridges for which they are intended. Bullets labeled as Blitz are designed for medium velocity (under 3600 fps).

Hornet Bullets: These are 22 caliber bullets within the Varminter family. These bullets are of 40 and 45 grains in weight designed in the traditional shape for the 22 Hornet cartridge. Their purpose is hunting varmints and small game, and they are designed to expand reliably at velocities in the 2500 to 2800 fps range, although they can be loaded in cartridges generating up to 3500 fps muzzle velocity.

Bullet Designs:

• Hollow Point is a bullet shape used for the MatchKing bullets as well as a number of Varminter, GameKing and Pro-Hunter bullets for hunting. The Hollow Point shape has an opening in the nose, which depending on the use of the bullet, may be designed for complete fragmentation, controlled expansion, or no expansion at all (MatchKing). With the wide range of Hollow Point bullet performance capabilities, proper bullet selection for a particular use is crucial to ensure the desired performance in the field.
• Spitzer is a term taken from a German word that means sharp pointed. The spitzer shape is readily identified by a characteristic long ogive point shape closing with either a small diameter exposed lead tip or with the proprietary compound tips in Sierra's BlitzKing bullets. Spitzer bullets may have either a flat base or a boat tail and have much higher ballistic coefficients compared to the traditional round nose or flat nose bullet shapes. The spitzer shape with either a flat base or a boat tail has become the "standard" for hunting bullets today.
• Semi-Point is a bullet shape designed to provide heavy bullet weight within a given bullet length, and at the same time provide a ballistic coefficient higher than either the flat nose or round nose bullet shapes. The semi-point shape features a nose with a tip of exposed lead that is larger in diameter and more rounded than the spitzer shape. This shape sometimes works well in rifles having twist rates too slow to stabilize the longer spitzer or hollow point bullets of the same weight.

Caliber Specifications:

.22 Caliber / 45 Grain / Hornet:

• UPC: 092763012109
• Part #: 1210
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.224
• Sectional Density: 0.128
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.131 @ 2800 fps and above. 0.137 between 2800 and 2000 fps. 0.152 @ 2000 fps and below.
• For rifles, this bullet is formed with a thin-walled jacket and soft core in the traditional roundnose shape for cartridges such as the 22 Hornet, 22 K-Hornet, or 218 Bee at muzzle velocities in the 2600 to 2900 fps range. The thin jacket and rounded nose of these bullets provide outstanding accuracy and effective expansion on small varmints at these modest velocities. This bullet is ideal for barrels with 1x16" twist rates and muzzle velocities that require a "short" bullet for proper stability. It is also effective in rifles firing medium-capacity cartridges, such as the 222 Remington and 223 Remington, for target and varmint shooting at muzzle velocities up to 3500 fps.
• For handguns, this bullet with a thin jacket and lots of exposed lead are ideal for all centerfire cartridges in 22 caliber. It will range in expansion from being a varmint bullet at Hornet handgun velocities to an explosive "Blitz" style Varminter at 223 Remington velocities. The bullets with a round nose shape are capable of outstanding accuracy, especially at short to moderate ranges.

.22 Caliber / 45 Grain / Spitzer:

• UPC: 092763013106
• Part #: 1310
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.224
• Sectional Density: 0.128
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.210 @ 3000 fps and above, 0.240 @ 2000 fps and below.

.22 Caliber / 50 Grain / Semi Point:

• UPC: 092763013205
• Part #: 1320
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.224
• Sectional Density: 0.142
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.192 @ 2800 fps and above, 0.317 @ 2200 fps and below.
• This bullet has been discontinued, and is only available while our current supplies last.

.22 Caliber / 55 Grain / Spitzer:

• UPC: 092763013601
• Part #: 1360
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.224

.22 Caliber / 60 Grain / Hollow Point:

• UPC: 0927630137558
• Part #: 1375
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.224
• Sectional Density: 0.171
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.246 @ 2800 fps and above 0.240 between 2800 and 2000 fps 0.246 @ 2000 fps and below.
• For handguns, although this bullet is of Hollow Point construction, we cannot recommend it for hunting purposes. This bullet has been very successful on half-size NRA Silhouette targets.
• The #1375 was introduced in 1984.

.22 Caliber / 40 Grain / Hollow Point:

• UPC: ​​​​​​​092763013854
• Part #: 1385
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.224
• Sectional Density: 0.114
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.155 @ 2400 fps and above 0.160 between 2000 and 2400 fps 0.165 @ 2000 fps and below.
• For handguns, although this bullet is of hollow point construction, we cannot recommend them for hunting purposes. This bullet should be considered for ranges in excess of 125-150 yards. Also works very well as a target bullet.
• The #1385 was introduced in 1984.

6mm (.243 Caliber) / 80 Grain / BLITZ Spitzer Boat Tail:

• UPC: ​​​​​​​092763015155
• Part #: 1515
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.243
• Sectional Density: 0.194
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.319 @ 2800 fps and above 0.310 between 2800 and 2200 fps 0.295 @ 2200 fps and below.

.25 Caliber / 75 Grain / Hollow Point:

• UPC: ​​​​​​​092763016008
• Part #: 1600
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.257
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.189 @ 2600 fps and above, 0.197 between 2000 and 2600 fps, 0.210 between 1500 and 2000 fps, 0.230 @ 1500 fps and below.

6.5mm (.264 Caliber) / 85 Grain / Hollow Point:

• UPC: ​​​​​​​092763017005
• Part #: 1700
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.264
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.225 @ 2700 fps and above, 0.237 between 2100 and 2700 fps, 0.250 between 1600 and 2100 fps, 0.264 @ 1600 fps and below.
• This bullet has been discontinued, and is only available while our current supplies last.

7.62mm (.30 Caliber) / 110 Grain / Hollow Point:

• UPC: ​​​​​​​092763021101
• Part #: 2110
• Quantity: 100 Ct.
• Diameter: 0.308
• Sectional Density: 0.166
• Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges: 0.177 @ 2800 fps and above, 0.188 between 2800 and 2000 fps, 0.204 between 2000 and 1350 fps, 0.215 @ 1350 fps and below.

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