Sierra Varminter 22 Cal .224 63gr SMP Load Development Pack 20pts

Description

In rifles, the Sierra Varminter 22 Cal .224 63gr SMP Bullet semi-point design allows this style of bullet to expand faster than a spitzer style due to a generous amount of exposed lead at the tip and the slightly larger opening in the jacket.

Capable of outstanding accuracy, this bullet can be an excellent choice for varmints and small game in many early 22 centerfire rifles. Therefore, having slower twist rates than those commonly used today. The Semi-Point shape reduces bullet length for a given weight, making the bullet easier to stabilize. The penalty is that a Semi-Pointed bullet has a lower ballistic coefficient than a Spitzer-pointed bullet of the same weight.

This bullet can also be used in modern rifles with faster twist rates. The relative shortness of the semi-point design can improve bullet stabilization and accuracy. This bullet will not give explosive expansion at longer ranges, but due to the wide jacket opening and generous exposed lead tip can be useful at shorter ranges for fur bearers whose pelts are to be preserved.

Sierra Varminter 22 Cal .224 63gr SMP Bullet Specs

Sierra Varminter Bullet Features

• 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. However, 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 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
• Hornet Bullets purpose is hunting varmints and small game. 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. cartridge

Quantity

20 Rounds per Box

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