Tag Archives: Winchester

Ask A Bulletsmith – If you could own only one firearm which one would you choose?

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Sierra Bullets

We asked a few handy Sierra Bullets Bulletsmiths the impossible question: “If you could own only one firearm which one would you choose?” Check out their answers below.  We would love to hear from you too, please share your response … Continue reading →

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Personal Defense Ammo for a 1911

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Sierra Bullets

Written by Sierra Bullets Ballistic Technician Philip Mahin  When it comes to the defense of my family or myself, I don’t mess around. I want to know exactly what I’m capable of and how my equipment will perform so I’m … Continue reading →

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Hunting Sambar Deer

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Sierra Bullets

Written by Sierra Bullets Ballistic Technician Philip Mahin A fellow hunter wrote an email and asked a good question, what cartridge should he use on Sambar deer? Actually, his question had a little more depth than that as I found … Continue reading →

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Upgrading a 35 Remington

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Sierra Bullets

Written by Sierra Bullets Ballistic Technician Philip Mahin Today, I’d like to talk about a 35 Remington cartridge and the possibilities of upgrading the performance level it can produce. Yeah, I know what you’re saying: “Why?” Call it a pet … Continue reading →

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Missouri State Long Range Championships

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Sierra Bullets

Written by Sierra Bullets Ballistic Technician Rich Machholz Following right on the heels of the IBS 1000 yard Nationals was the Missouri State Long Range Championships held at Vapor Trail Valley near Spickard, MO located in north central Missouri.  This … Continue reading →

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Thanks Herbert

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Sierra Bullets

Written by Sierra Bullets Ballistic Technician Paul Box I grew up in farming country, which also meant groundhog country in that day and time. My only groundhog gun at that time was a Winchester model 67 .22 rimfire. While it … Continue reading →

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What is in a cartridge name? (Part 3)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Sierra Bullets

Written by Sierra Bullets Ballistic Technician Philip Mahin Here we are, back to another round of different naming systems. So far, we have explored the way names have evolved from military designations to sporting cartridges and how others got their … Continue reading →

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What is in a cartridge name? (Part 2)

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Sierra Bullets

Written by Ballistic Technician Philip Mahin Last time we were discussing why a 270 Winchester uses a .277” diameter bullet. Before we get too deep into this, we need to put a face with the name. When you hear the … Continue reading →

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Reloading Sierra’s Two Newest MatchKings in .308 Winchester – 125 & 135 Grainers

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Sierra Bullets

Written by Ballistic Technician Robert Treece These newest target bullets aren’t shown in the Sierra 5th edition reloading manual (our latest). No specific data has been compiled as of yet – expect the 125 grainer (stock #2121) to be “lumped” … Continue reading →

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