Sierra's new bullets

[bullfisher]

In case anyone hasn't seen, here's the snappy new lineup from Sierra 

[b23]

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.

[Magnum_Willys]

That 230 gr .8 ballistic coeff. would be a 1000 yd pounder outa a 300 RUM

[elkboy]

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

[Hilltop123]

Matchking is Sierra series of target bullets, no they are not all.copper

[b23]

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.

[The scout]

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

[Biggerhammer]

That 7mm 183gr would be a wicked bullet with some speed on it. Hmmmmmm, 7mm Dakota.

[b23]

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.

[BrandonWatts]

I may have to pick up some of the 200s for my win mag.

[b23]

From L to R  183 Sierra MK, 175 ELD-X, 180 Berger Hunting VLD

[jackelope]

Was hoping I’d open this thread and find an awesome newfangled .257 bullet.

[hunter399]

Was hoping I’d open this thread and find an awesome newfangled .257 bullet.

Me too! 

On the other end gameking,softpoints,and there hollow points are for hunting.

[BrandonWatts]

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.

Where did you find these bullets in stock?

[bullfisher]

I'd really like to see what that 197grn could  do from a 28 nosler.

[b23]

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.

Where did you find these bullets in stock?

Ahhh grasshopper, you seek answer to very secretive location for source of bullets and if I were to tell you this top secret location I'd probably have to, well, you know the rest. 


Nah, I'm just messing with you, I ordered them straight off of Sierra's website. 

[BULLBLASTER]

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.

Where did you find these bullets in stock?

Ahhh grasshopper, you seek answer to very secretive location for source of bullets and if I were to tell you this top secret location I'd probably have to, well, you know the rest. 


Nah, I'm just messing with you, I ordered them straight off of Sierra's website. 

One of them special insiders with secret sources!!?? 

[yorketransport]

I'd really like to see what that 197grn could  do from a 28 nosler.

I worked with the 183 and 197 in a 7 RUM a while back and they're excellent bullets. In that particular gun, the two heavy Sierras out shot the comparable Berger bullets out to 1600 yards. I'll see if I can dig up the actual numbers that we came up with.

[b23]

I'd really like to see what that 197grn could  do from a 28 nosler.

I worked with the 183 and 197 in a 7 RUM a while back and they're excellent bullets. In that particular gun, the two heavy Sierras out shot the comparable Berger bullets out to 1600 yards. I'll see if I can dig up the actual numbers that we came up with.

Yorke, did you by chance shoot either of them into you bullet trap thing.  With these things having a nearly closed meplat I'm curious how they would perform, my guess is they likely won't be a very good hunting bullet but they should perform very well at long range or even ELR.

Also, what twist did the 7 RUM have that you were shooting those 197's from?  My Blaser has an 8tw which maybe will be fast enough but I don't know that it has enough horsepower to lauch those 197's fast enough to make them outperform the 183's.

[bullfisher]

I'd really like to see what that 197grn could  do from a 28 nosler.

I worked with the 183 and 197 in a 7 RUM a while back and they're excellent bullets. In that particular gun, the two heavy Sierras out shot the comparable Berger bullets out to 1600 yards. I'll see if I can dig up the actual numbers that we came up with.

I shoulda known you'd of already played with them 

[b23]

I got the .22cal 95 grainers and the 200gr .30cal MK's today but I guess I'm not getting the 230 MK's till tomorrow or the next day.  These things are crazy long and are going to require some very fast twist barrels.

From L to R  75gr Berger VLD, 95gr Sierra MK, 208gr A-max, 200gr Sierra MK

[Magnum_Willys]

wish they would clean up their meplats.....

[b23]

The pic kind of makes it look that way but the tips on these things are actually very good and definitely cleaner than the older MK's I have.

[Magnum_Willys]

The pic kind of makes it look that way but the tips on these things are actually very good and definitely cleaner than the older MK's I have.

thks ! Now if they offered in 338...........