55gr sierras are they one of the better 55gr conventional 22cal bullets for larger game.My rifle does not like the heaver bullets and I do not want to shoot barnes so was wondering what is the toughest 55gr lead and cup bullet?
Can't say how tough the 55 Sierra is. Never used it. I did use the 65 grain Sierra Game King this past season and was not impressed. It broke up on a rib on a broadside lung shot from about 100 yards. Never had a 55 or 60 grain Hornady do that and I've killed a bunch of deer with both.. In fact, I've put the 55 Hornady through both shoulders of a mature doe from 80 yards and the core and jacket were still together just under the offside hide. All bullets fired from a standard .223. 65 Sierra's were loaded to 2900 fps and 55 Hornady's at 3200. Based on my experience, I'd have to say the 55 Hornady is tougher than the 65 Sierra.
