Are Sierra Gameking Bullets any good?
Sierra Game Kings have been around forever and for good reason. They are usually a very accurate bullet and have taken countless game animals. I get 1/2 MOA with them out of my 30-06 and wouldn’t hesitate using them on any deer sized game.
Are Sierra Gameking bullets good for elk?
They shoot well, and I’ve had great luck on all sorts of game while using them. They’re about the same price here, and the loads are pretty much interchangeable between them and GKs. If I remember right, I’ve taken 14 elk with 165 Sierra GK out of my 7mm, and have seen easily 3x as many taken with the same load.
Is Sierra GameKing bonded?
8) Sierra GameKing The GameKing is old school and it’s been around long before plastic tips and bonded cores. If you are a hunter who values accuracy, this is probably your bullet. It’s a “soft” bullet best suited, in my never humble opinion, to deer size game.
What is a Sierra tipped bullet?
Sierra has enhanced a segment of the MatchKing line by adding the acetal resin tip, thus crowning the Tipped MatchKing (TMK) bullet line. The major advantage of adding a tip to the bullet is the reduction of drag, producing a more favorable ballistic coefficient.
What is Nosler Partition?
The Nosler® Partition® was the first bullet loaded in the Federal Premium® line, and it continues to be a standard for consistency and reliability. Its partitioned lead core allows the front half of the bullet to mushroom on impact, but keeps the back half intact for deep penetration.
What is Hornady InterLock?
The Hornady InterLock is a cup and core bullet. This inner ring helps to lock the bullet’s core to the jacket during expansion. The cannelure just forward of the ring allows for precise crimping and, in a way, works similar to the inner locking ring.
What is the most accurate deer rifle caliber?
Best Caliber for Deer Hunting
- 7mm-08 Remington.
- 280 Remington.
- 7mm Remington Magnum.
- 30-30 Winchester.
- 308 Winchester.
- 30-06.
- 300 Winchester Magnum.
- You might be surprised by the number of hunters that use the 300 as their primary deer rifle. An exceptional round for long range, it gives no quarter in performance on whitetail.