Description
The Sierra 1520 Varminter is a 6mm (.243) spitzer bullet designed for varmint and small-game work as well as target and silhouette competition. It features a controlled internal taper and carefully engineered jacket thickness to promote rapid, reliable expansion at higher velocities while maintaining structural integrity. The flat-base spitzer profile supports consistent seating and repeatable ballistic performance in compatible 6mm cartridges. These bullets are supplied in boxes of 100 and are part of Sierra’s Varminter series.
Key Specifications
- The bullet weight is 85 grains.
- The caliber/diameter is 6mm (.243).
- The bullet type is a Spitzer (flat base).
- Each box contains 100 bullets.
- The jacket material is copper.
- The core material is lead.
- The sectional density is .206.
- Published ballistic coefficients include .315 (≥2800 fps), .307 (2200–2800 fps), .304 (≤2200 fps).
- Recommended use is varmint, small-game, and target/silhouette applications.
- Packaging for case quantities is 5 boxes per case.
Built for reloaders who prioritize consistent construction and predictable terminal performance, the Sierra 1520 Varminter delivers repeatable ballistics in high-velocity 6mm loads. Its combination of a flat-base spitzer profile, controlled jacket, and precise weight control makes it a practical choice for varmint work and precision target shooting where reliable expansion and accuracy are required.





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