Sierra 1360 Varminter .224 55-Grain Spitzer Bullets

Sierra 1360 Varminter Bullets: Purpose-Built for Varmint Hunting

Sierra's 1360 Varminter represents the company's commitment to delivering specialized ammunition components for serious varmint hunters. These .224 caliber, 55-grain bullets are engineered with a specific mission: rapid expansion and instant kills on larger varmints and small game.

Design and Construction

The 1360 features Sierra's proven spitzer point shape with a flat base design. The thin jacket construction is deliberately engineered to enhance expansion while maintaining sufficient structural integrity for the highest muzzle velocities these cartridges can generate. This balance between expansion and velocity tolerance sets these bullets apart from general-purpose ammunition components.

Performance Characteristics

• Caliber: .224
• Weight: 55 grains
• Bullet Type: Spitzer Point, Flat Base
• Sectional Density: .157
• Ballistic Coefficients: .237 @ 2800 fps and above; .239 between 2800-1800 fps; .230 @ 1800 fps and below
• Quantity: 100 per box

Optimal Applications

These bullets excel in the .22-250 and .220 Swift cartridges, where they deliver their intended performance envelope. They are capable of producing quarter-minute-of-angle accuracy at velocities that would destroy lesser bullets. At .222 or .223 Remington velocities, they perform adequately but are considered slightly hard for maximum expansion at those lower speeds.

A Note on Handgun Use

While Sierra's reputation for accuracy applies here, these bullets are too hard for hunting applications in handguns. They are suitable only for target practice in handgun applications, even at velocities exceeding 3000 fps.