Category Archives: Reloading

224 Valkyrie Update

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Sierra Bullets

Sierra recommends a 6.5” twist barrel for the #9290 22 cal 90 gr HPBT bullet however for cartridges like the Valkyrie, that can push them over 2650 fps muzzle velocity, a 7” twist barrel will stabilize the bullet correctly.

Sierra Bullets 224 Valkyrie Load Data

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Sierra Bullets

Test Specifications/ Components Firearm Used: Universal Receiver Barrel Length: 24” Twist: 1-8’’ Case: Starline Brass for bullets 52-63 grain and Federal Premium for bullets 69-95 grains Trim-to Length: 1.590’’ Primer: Winchester WSR Remarks: The 224 Valkyrie, developed by Federal Cartridge … Continue reading →

Posted in Load Data, Reloading | Tagged 224 valkyrie, 224 valkyrie load data, free load data, Load Data, valkyrie | 5 Comments

Sierra Bullets 7mm Remington Magnum Load Data

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Sierra Bullets

Test Specifications/ Components Firearm Used: Universal Receiver Barrel Length: 24” Twist: 1-9″ Case: Nosler Trim-to Length: 2.490”’ Primer: Winchester WLRM Remarks: The history of U.S. ordnance is full of examples of good cartridges that have passed into obsolescence. The 219 … Continue reading →

Posted in Load Data, Reloading | Tagged 7 Rem Mag, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm Rem Mag Load Data, 7mm Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, Load Data, Sierra Bullets Load Data | 15 Comments

What is Your Favorite Piece of Reloading Equipment?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Sierra Bullets

We asked a few reloaders: “What is your favorite ‘don’t know how you ever lived without it’ piece of reloading equipment?” Check out their answers below. We would love to hear from you too, please share your response in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reloading | Tagged annealing, brass annealing, Dillon 650, electronic scale, handloading, long range shooting, RCBS, RCBS Rock Chucker, Redding, reloading, reloading press | 32 Comments

Sierra Bullets Load Data For 2018 New MatchKing Bullets

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Sierra Bullets

Sierra Bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets: the 22 caliber 95 gr HPBT MatchKing #1396, 6.5mm 150 gr HPBT MatchKing #1755, 30 caliber 200 gr HPBT MatchKing #2231, and 30 caliber 230 gr … Continue reading →

Posted in Load Data, Reloading, Uncategorized | Tagged .308 Winchester, 22 caliber 95 gr HPBT MatchKing #1396, 22-250, 223 Remington, 30 caliber 200 gr HPBT MatchKing #2231, 30 caliber 230 gr HPBT MatchKing #2251, 300 Winchester Magnum, 6.5 x284 Norma, 6.5mm 150 gr HPBT MatchKing #1755, Free Reloading Data, MatchKing, new bullets, new bullets for 2018, reloading data | 38 Comments

Sierra Bullets 300 AAC Blackout Load Data

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Sierra Bullets

Test Specifications/Components Firearm Used: Universal Receiver Barrel Length: 16″ Twist: 1-8’’ Case: Hornady Trim-to Length: 1.363″ Primer: Winchester WSR Remarks: The 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK, or 7.62x35mm) was created by Advanced Armament Corp. and Remington in order to provide … Continue reading →

Posted in Load Data, Reloading | Tagged 300 AAC Blackout, 300 BLK, 300 Fireball, 300 Whisper, Advanced Armament Corp., blackout cartridge, Remington, wildcats | 31 Comments

Sierra Introduces New 6.5mm 107 gr Tipped MatchKing Bullet

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Sierra Bullets

Sierra Bullets is proud to announce another addition to our popular Tipped MatchKing® line. In 2014, Sierra Bullets crowned the MatchKing® with an acetal resin tip that lowers the drag by improving the ballistic coefficient. We continue to expand this … Continue reading →

Posted in Competitive Shooting, Reloading | Tagged 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 Tipped MatchKing, bullets, handloading, new bullet, reloading, Tipped MatchKing, Tipped MatchKing bullets | 13 Comments

Sierra Bullets 6.5 Grendel Load Data

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Sierra Bullets

Test Specifications/ Components Firearm Used: Universal Receiver Barrel Length: 24” Twist: 1-8’’ Case: Hornady Trim-to Length: 1.506’’ Primer: Winchester WSR Remarks: Appearing on the scene in 2002, under the development of Alexander Arms, the 6.5 Grendel was a new AR … Continue reading →

Posted in Load Data, Reloading | Tagged 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 Grendel Load Data, 6.5mm Bullets, Grendel, Grendel Load Data, Load Data, Sierra Bullets Grendel, Sierra Bullets Load Data | 32 Comments

Sierra Introduces New 6.5mm 150 gr MatchKing Bullet

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Sierra Bullets

Sierra Bullets is proud to introduce a new addition to the legendary MatchKing® line. Shooters around the world will appreciate the accuracy and extreme long range performance of our new 6.5 mm 150 grain HPBT (#1755). A sleek 27 … Continue reading →

Posted in Competitive Shooting, Reloading | Tagged 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm 150, bullets, handloading, new bullet, reloading | 32 Comments

Sierra Bullets 6mm Creedmoor Load Data

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Sierra Bullets

Test Specifications/ Components Firearm Used: Universal Receiver Barrel Length: 24” Twist: 1-8’’ Case: Hornady Trim-to Length: 1.910’’ Primer: Winchester WLR Remarks: As with almost all cartridge case designs, there is bound to be at least a few aspiring off-spring. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Load Data, Reloading | Tagged 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor Load Data, 6.5 Creedmor, Creedmoor Reloading, Load Data, Sierra Bullets Creedmoor, Sierra Bullets Load Data | 43 Comments