That 85gr HPBT has always been an enigma for me. A lot of guys on this forum don't think Sierra can make a decent big game bullet even when they try. And here we have a bullet touted by Sierra as a varmint bullet, and it receives rave reviews for lots of folks as a tough bullet and outstanding for deer. No comprendo...
Their description is broader than that.
Lifted from the Sierra website:
For rifles chambered in 6mm cartridges, the #1530 85 grain hollow point boat tail bullet has proven to be highly effective on medium game, such as deer and antelope, and it is outstanding in this application. It is one of the best all-around bullets for rifles chambered in 6mm Remington or 243 Winchester. It is one of the most recommended bullets for varmints such as prairie dogs, groundhogs, coyotes, to medium game such as deer and antelope. Shooters using any rifle in the entire range of 6mm cartridges will find this to be an excellent bullet. This bullet shoots like a MatchKing and expands like a hunting bullet.
