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Sierra's new bullets
« on: January 23, 2018, 03:06:43 PM »
In case anyone hasn't seen, here's the snappy new lineup from Sierra  :tup:



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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2018, 03:31:23 PM »
I've got some of the 95gr .22 cal, 200gr .30 cal, and 230gr .30 cal bullets headed my way that are supposed to be here Thursday. 

I don't have anything with enough twist to shoot the 95's, yet ;), but I'm looking forward to playing with those .30 cal bullets in my 300AX. :tup:

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2018, 03:33:19 PM »
That 230 gr .8 ballistic coeff. would be a 1000 yd pounder outa a 300 RUM

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2018, 03:40:06 PM »
I'm no sort of expert at bullets.  Are these just for target/competition or are these bullets for game?  And are they all copper?

Thanks, ammo gurus of HuntWA...   -EB

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2018, 03:45:39 PM »
Matchking is Sierra series of target bullets, no they are not all.copper

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2018, 03:47:39 PM »
I'm no sort of expert at bullets.  Are these just for target/competition or are these bullets for game?  And are they all copper?

Thanks, ammo gurus of HuntWA...   -EB

They're a lead core bullet but with the type of tip these things have, I'm guessing expansion will probably be rather minimal so they likely wouldn't make for a very good hunting bullet on game animals.

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2018, 03:56:09 PM »
That 230 gr .8 ballistic coeff. would be a 1000 yd pounder outa a 300 RUM

heard a rumor from a reliable source that berger is coming out with a 240gr with a bc over .8

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2018, 04:02:31 PM »
That 7mm 183gr would be a wicked bullet with some speed on it. Hmmmmmm, 7mm Dakota.

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2018, 04:22:03 PM »
That 7mm 183gr would be a wicked bullet with some speed on it. Hmmmmmm, 7mm Dakota.

Those have been out for awhile.  I bought some of the 183's back when my 7mm Blaser Mag was finishing up but I've yet to get around to shooting any of them.  They are a wicked looking bullet and are noticeably longer than the 180 Bergers.  The meplat on these things is so tight they almost look like a FMJ.  I haven't actually measured them but I'd say the bearing surface is a little less than the 180 Berger.

If you'd like to give some a try pm me and I'll send you some.

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2018, 04:28:25 PM »
I may have to pick up some of the 200s for my win mag.

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2018, 04:33:11 PM »
From L to R  183 Sierra MK, 175 ELD-X, 180 Berger Hunting VLD

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2018, 05:34:40 PM »
Was hoping I’d open this thread and find an awesome newfangled .257 bullet.
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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2018, 05:42:22 PM »
Was hoping I’d open this thread and find an awesome newfangled .257 bullet.

Me too!  :yeah:

On the other end gameking,softpoints,and there hollow points are for hunting. :dunno:
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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2018, 05:47:06 PM »
I've got some of the 95gr .22 cal, 200gr .30 cal, and 230gr .30 cal bullets headed my way that are supposed to be here Thursday. 

I don't have anything with enough twist to shoot the 95's, yet ;), but I'm looking forward to playing with those .30 cal bullets in my 300AX. :tup:

Where did you find these bullets in stock?

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Re: Sierra's new bullets
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2018, 05:56:30 PM »
I'd really like to see what that 197grn could  do from a 28 nosler.

 


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