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I've used it on deer in the .308 Winchester and .300 Savage without complaints. It also shoots well in those rifles.

.30 CALIBER/7.62MM (.308) 150 GR. SPT
The 150 grain #2130 has the Sierra's unique double-tapered hunting jacket that has been field proven under all conceivable conditions. The 150 grain #2130 bullet is best suited to medium game. This bullet is extremely accurate, providing an undeniable edge in the game fields. Reliable expansion and deep penetration blended with Sierra's classic Spitzer flatbase profile makes these the bullets of choice with many 30 caliber riflemen.

For handguns, Sierra's Pro-Hunter design is generally considered too "hard" for all but the most powerful of the 30 caliber handgun cartridges. Handguns chambered for the 308 Winchester cartridge or cartridges of similar size can use these bullets over maximum hunting loads at short range. Due to their flat base design.


.30 CALIBER/7.62MM (.308) 150 GR. SBT
For rifles in 30 caliber, this bullet was designed for medium- to long-range hunting with cartridges having medium to large case capacities for powder. These bullets often display match grade accuracy from accurate hunting rifles. The famous Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail shape assures flat trajectory, excellent resistance to crosswinds and vertical winds, and maximum energy delivery to the target. Good penetration and expansion are characteristic of these bullets even at the reduced impact velocities at long range. With the weight range available, at least one of these bullets will prove ideal for almost any 30 caliber cartridge. The 150 grain #2125 bullet is best suited to medium game at all velocity levels.

In handguns chambering 30 caliber cartridges, prior to the introduction of the Remington Model XP-100 (and similar handgun designs) utilizing larger rifle cartridges, the usefulness of these bullets was limited. Now, these bullets have a very definite niche as superbly accurate hunting bullets. Previously considered "too hard" for expansion, they perform well at the 2500 fps muzzle velocities achievable in the 308 Winchester and larger cartridges. Ease of loading and precise concentricity contributes to their excellent accuracy. Sierra's Spitzer Boat Tail design assures flat trajectory and high energy delivery downrange with low sensitivity to crosswinds and vertical winds. These bullets are suitable for varmints through large game at all ranges a prudent handgunner would normally attempt.

The 125 should work OK. I have a very light weight '06 Husky that I use 130 gr. Hornady with near perfect performance on WT's. Nice entrance, nice exit with blood pouring from both holes and a bunch of lung/heart damage in between. DRT.

Between the 150 Pro Hunter and Game King, flat base vs. boat tail, I'd let the rifle decide. Some guns don't like BT's as much as FB bullets.

I think difference in performance on game would be subtle.

DF

That's good to know. That light a bullet at a moderate velocity in that short bbl'd S&W would make for a fun gun to hunt.

You don't want know what a 150 Sierra BT starting at 3370 does to a deer at about 60yds.

I shot quite a few deer with my old 06 and 150 gr. Sierra FB.. It was a deadly deer bullet.. I even shot an elk or two with they out of the .300.. A bomb there.. I would think in a .308 it would be perfect..

Right on.

I shot a total of two deer with that 150gr load. Gave the box of remaining bullets to a friend with a .308.

Yeah, 125-130's at 3K perform differently than at 3,300+ fps, for sure. I've seen that, shooting otherwise good .243 bullets in the .240...

And with 150's, you're down around 2,800-2,900 or so, even less splash for the cash...

DF

Passport, I haven't used that combo, but can't see why it wouldn't work well on our deer.

I've had good results with a 120 gr. Pro-Hunter at around 3K MV from my 7-08 and with the 100 gr from my .243. I don't see what you're doing as much different.

For whatever reason I just haven't been able to get the accuracy I'm accustomed to from my last couple of boxes of 150 grain Interlocks. So I'm about to hit the range with some Game Kings and Pro Hunters.

There may be some Sierra'd deer this year.

Don't forget to sharpen your knife.

I've not been satisfied with groups I've shot with the Interlocks I've tried. I've not spent a lot of time with them as a result, not saying I couldn't get something working. Just moved on. Too many good bullets out there to choose from.

DF

oif topic a little bit....

but NO bullet is 'embarrassingly" cheap any more....

price is driven up and paid, due to the Obama Panic by the public...

NA they bounce off deer sides John. Ha need monometals to kill em these days.

Right! And you cant gut em without an Ingram...

The ways of the Campfire are strong with you young grasshopa.

I beg to differ on this point�I am able to gut them with a Randall�..


Im sure it couldn't be done with an over the counter knife.

Used the 100 gr Pro Hunter in my 25-06. Most consistently accurate bullet, by far, in my Remmy 700 Classic. Killed quite a few Whitetail, hogs and yotes them. Never lost an animal. They're not pretty, don't have a high BC, don't have a fancy plastic tip, etc..but they just frikken work. Great bullet!!!