Description
Designed for rifles in 30 caliber, these bullets are ideal for medium- to long-range hunting with cartridges that have medium to large case capacities for powder. They often display match-grade accuracy from accurate hunting rifles. The famous Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail shape ensures a flat trajectory, excellent resistance to crosswinds and vertical winds, and maximum energy delivery to the target.
These bullets provide good penetration and expansion, even at reduced impact velocities at long range. With the available weight range, at least one of these bullets will prove ideal for almost any 30 caliber cartridge. The 165 grain #2145 bullet is best suited for medium game at all velocity levels. Game the size of elk can be taken with confidence, provided the velocity doesn’t exceed 3000 fps and the range is limited to about 300 yards.
In handguns chambering 30 caliber cartridges, these bullets have found a niche as superbly accurate hunting bullets. Previously considered “too hard” for expansion, they perform well at the 2500 fps muzzle velocities achievable in the 308 Winchester and larger cartridges. Ease of loading and precise concentricity contribute to their excellent accuracy. Sierra’s Spitzer Boat Tail design assures flat trajectory and high energy delivery downrange with low sensitivity to crosswinds and vertical winds. Suitable for varmints through large game at all ranges a prudent handgunner would normally attempt.
