Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Any research on the Sierra Game Changer?

Wondering if there has been anything written on the Sierra Game Changer with real test information. I have read that it is based on the Matchking bullet, but I am not a fan of the match bullets turned hunting bullets. I would prefer something to that holds together and pushing through, as opposed to fragmenting. From the video, it looks like it holds together alright, similar to the remade Ballistic Tips from 10 years ago, thicker copper jacket to control expansion. Is this going to be a good hunting bullet?

Good hunting bullet?.... That's what I asked my buddy when he handed me a box of those that were of the .30 cal./ 165 gr. variety.. I reload for his 300 Win. Mag. and he wants me to load some up for him. He talks like they're great but he's never used 'em and I've not heard anything about them yet. Looks like this will be another "time will tell" deal.

I really want to like them but am waiting for people to try them on big game before I jump in. The Accubond is hard to beat.....

I’ve got some 90 grain 6mm Gamechangers loaded up for for the .243 RAR-P. I’m headed out to shoot some test loads now. Our antelope season starts next weekend here in CO. Hopefully we’ll have a report on performance shortly thereafter.

Can't see worrying about performance, but I will be interested in others results over the next few years.

Regular Sierra's work just fine and have a long history of good performance on game. My 308 is stoked with 165's Sierra BT's for this falls elk hunt. Had I had time to work with the Gamechanger I would have used those with confidence.

Sierra does tend to think test things pretty thoroughly before going to market. One reason they are so slow with new products. I can like that.

Like Brad, I would expect good results from Sierra.

People like to complain and put down their hunting bullet performance.
They perform how they are supposed to. Period.

If you want a light for caliber, hyper velocity bullet to fully penetrate and maintain high weight,
Sierra's aren't for you.

If you want a good cup and core bullet that is very accurate, they have worked for me.

And all this time, lo these many years, I thought you were a Gen-U-Ine, dyed in the wool, Partition guy.......................

MM

And I am... but my 308 MT doesn’t group them hence the Sierra.

Try the165 Federal Trophy tipped...they are my go to bullet for my 308 MT

I have... the Sierra is more accurate by a fair bit.

Brad,

Not a fan of 180’s in the ‘08?

I like the 180 Pro Hunter sometimes in mine.

I'm running the 6mm 90 grainer in a 243 right now...

The accuracy is certainly there... now waiting for a deer to sacrifice itself to see how it performs on blacktails.

deer season opened Saturday here in Oregon... but I don't go out opening weekend..

there are a lot of trigger happy nerds out there that will pull the trigger in the direction of anything that burps, farts, coughs etc.. at least opening weekend.. it isn't safe out there opening weekend..

the dozen or so deer than have been hanging around our property all summer have suddenly disappeared..
they must somehow know it is hunting season...

they disappeared about a week ago..

I'm interested in the 6mm 90 grain game changer, specifically on how it would perform at lower speeds.....like from a 6x45.

I won't be getting any soon. I've provided a link to Cabelas Canada. Up here, they selling 308 165 gr Sierra Game Changers for $39.99 for 50. They are pkged differently in Canada. The link also provides pricing for 90 gr. 6mm, 130 gr. 6.5mm .All are pkged in boxes of 50. Not worth the money. 100 Hornady Interlock as $$50/100 here.

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/118333/sierra-gamechanger-hunting-bullets

So, if you buy 100 Sierras in Canada, it will cost $79.98/100 CDN or $62.50/100 US. Compare that to Midway. They are selling 100 Sierra GCs for $46/100.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...ymer-tipped-spitzer-boat-tail-box-of-100

The write up would have to clearly demonstrate Sierra's superiority for me to spend that money on a cold pressed, cup and core bullet. Do you think that they are as good or better than Nosler BTs, selling for the same price?

I had hopes for them in my 6.5, but I haven’t found a good load. Not sure if I’ll bother trying any more loads given how well every other bullet shoots.

I've never been a fan of their bullets for hunting, but they are accurate and the company has a solid reputation. I am going to try them at least in my 243 and see how they do.

I would like to try the .243" 90 grain SGC in my .240 Wby.

I bought some 130's for the 6½ Creedmoor, so we'll see how they do.

If you want Barnes performance, you will be disappointed.

If you are happy with a lead bullet that is not real hard, they will do.


I don't blame Steve, I would go Hornady at those prices.

Sierra is a little too expensive for their hunting bullets. But I use them.


Hornady would have to charge more,
if they had enough pride to actually polish their bullets.

Totally asthetics, but I take pride in my loads.

Well yeah, NOTHING performs like a Barnes!