About Sierra Varminter® Bullets - 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 but 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). Varmint hunting places extreme demands on bullet performance. Such bullets must be exceptionally accurate to hit small targets, lightly constructed to provide explosive expansion while minimizing ricochets, and lightweight to obtain high velocities with flat trajectories. Sierra BlitzKing® and Varminter® bullets are the standard against which other brands are measured. Sierra Varminter Bullets deliver the performance and consistency needed in the demanding sport of varmint hunting. The Semi-Pointed bullet features a greater amount of exposed lead at the tip and a larger opening in the jacket resulting in faster expansion. These shorter length bullets are easier to stabilize and may be used in a variety of twist rates. This is not loaded ammunition.

Sierra Bullet Selection

For years shooters have associated accuracy and superior ballistic performance with one name more than any other - Sierra. On the range or in the field, Sierra bullets offer that extra margin of performance that shooters can depend on. Today Sierra offers over 160 different rifle and handgun bullets to satisfy nearly any need. No wonder shooters around the world prefer Sierra. Sierra also uses several basic shape designs for rifle bullets, although some features of different shapes may be incorporated into a single bullet. Shape and characteristic features easily distinguish each design.  The most popular are described below.