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  • Sierra Varminter .22 Cal .223" 40 gr HORNET

For rifles, this bullet was formed with a thin-walled jacket and soft core in the traditional roundnose shape for cartridges such as the 22 Hornet, 22 K-Hornet, or 218 Bee at muzzle velocities in the 2600 to 2900 fps range. The thin jacket and rounded nose of this bullet provides outstanding accuracy and effective expansion on small varmints at these modest velocities. The bullet is ideal for barrels with 1x16” twist rates and muzzle velocities that require a “short” bullet for proper stability. It is also effective in rifles firing medium-capacity cartridges, such as the 222 Remington and 223 Remington, for target and varmint shooting at muzzle velocities up to 3500 fps.

For handguns, this bullet with a thin jacket and lots of exposed lead is ideal for all centerfire cartridges in 22 caliber. It will range in expansion from being a varmint bullet at Hornet handgun velocities to an explosive “Blitz” style Varminter at 223 Remington velocities. The bullets with a round nose shape are capable of outstanding accuracy, especially at short to moderate ranges.

Dia. (inches)Weight (grains)Sectional DensityBallistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges
0.22340.115.117 @ 2800 fps and above
.123 between 2800 and 2000 fps
.136 @ 2000 fps and below

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Sierra Varminter .22 Cal .223" 40 gr HORNET

  • Brand: Sierra
  • Product Code: 1100
  • Availability: Out Of Stock
  • $40.95


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