Still cheaper than Berger and most consistent lot to lot
I’ve switched to a lot of Hornady bullets because of Sierra’s lack of availability and price when available. Some, like their .30 cal 168 gr HPBT are just as good as a Match King. Others are not so good. I guess the trial and error is part of the fun.
Like K said, I started with Sierras in 1974 and killed a number of deer with them and never an issue. They are super accurate. In fact, I've had 2 243 rifles that shot 1 hole groups with the 85 gr HPBT. They have anchored every one of the more than 400 groundhogs taken with them and also work great on deer. 2 years ago I tried some Hornady 75 Vmax in my 243AI and they shot pretty well but couldn't get close to the Sierra 85 gr. Would love to see Sierra make 9.3 bullets, especially one for deer at about 200-220 gr. Waiting on a 9.3 barrel for my Savage 110. Sad to hear Sierra sold out to a Co that jacked up the price. I hope quality doesn't go away.
...Would love to see Sierra make 9.3 bullets, especially one for deer at about 200-220 gr. ....
Back in November I called and the tech told me no 9.3 plans. I really wish they would.
He also said no plans to do any testing of the Enduron powders with 300 Savage and most of what he called "obsolete" rounds. Oh well, they only have so many resources and can't do everything, what with the new invention of theirs - plastic tipped bullets!
Sarcasm aside, I do love my Sierras. Best old school C&Cs that generally outshoot the competition.
Sad to hear this. Past Sierra manuals have covered more cartridges than the others and I always make a point to have theirs on my shelf. I talked to them last year and was told they were working on a new manual and it was supposed to come out the first of this year but haven't seen it yet. I use Quickload for the newer powders if I don't have data available. Western powders just came out with an excellent manual. I'd love a 17 cal Bullet too but that wont happen
K, I just ordered another box of 85 gr. I hope they have the old hollow points. Sometimes, change isn't welcome.