Sierra 52 gr HPBT Matchkings good on varmints?

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12-11-2006, 05:52 AM

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Sierra 52 gr HPBT Matchkings good on varmints?

These things shoot great out of my 22-250, but I don't know how effective they'd be in the field. Anyone have experience with them?

12-11-2006, 06:55 AM

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RE: Sierra 52 gr HPBT Matchkings good on varmints?

I haven't used the Sierra's, but I've used Speer and Hornadys of the same weight and design in my .223, and they worked good on coyotes and other predators.

12-11-2006, 10:54 AM

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RE: Sierra 52 gr HPBT Matchkings good on varmints?

I use them in my 22-250 on coyotes, prairie dogs, gophers, fox & paper. They preform great.

12-11-2006, 06:18 PM

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RE: Sierra 52 gr HPBT Matchkings good on varmints?

They're great. Ecellent accuracy and will do the job. This is my bullet of choice for the 22.250

12-11-2006, 07:14 PM

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RE: Sierra 52 gr HPBT Matchkings good on varmints?

They will kill just about anything, but they won't make them go pop like you want them too. Try the 55 gr Blitzkings.

12-11-2006, 08:34 PM

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RE: Sierra 52 gr HPBT Matchkings good on varmints?

Accuracy is good. You won't get the red mist and large exit hole like some other bullets

12-29-2006, 09:25 PM

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RE: Sierra 52 gr HPBT Matchkings good on varmints?

Hey guys, do you mind sharing the type powder you might be using with these bullets? I have loaded some vmax's and bt's up and they shot oka(not great) and I'm not sure what they will do to coyote hides. Thanks