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.