The Sierra 1385 Varminter delivers explosive terminal performance for small game and varmint hunting with its precision-engineered hollow point design. These 40-grain bullets provide rapid expansion and maximum energy transfer on impact, making clean kills at extended ranges.
What Makes This Different
Sierra's Varminter line features a thin jacket construction that promotes controlled fragmentation upon impact, unlike standard FMJ bullets that may over-penetrate. The hollow point cavity is precisely formed to initiate expansion at velocities as low as 1,800 fps. This design ensures consistent performance across various rifle platforms and powder charges, delivering reliable results from .22-250 Remington to .220 Swift cartridges.
Key Features
- 40-grain hollow point construction for rapid expansion and energy dump
- Thin jacket design optimized for varmint hunting applications
- Boat tail base reduces drag and improves long-range accuracy
- Compatible with .224 diameter rifle cartridges including .223 Rem and .22-250
- Precision swaged lead core for consistent weight distribution
- 100-count packaging provides excellent value for high-volume shooters
- Sierra's quality control ensures uniform dimensions and concentricity
Field testing demonstrates exceptional accuracy potential with sub-MOA groups achievable in quality rifle systems. The 40-grain weight strikes an optimal balance between velocity retention and wind resistance for shots out to 300 yards. Prairie dog hunters and predator callers rely on this bullet's explosive expansion to anchor targets quickly without excessive pelt damage on fur-bearing animals.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .224 inch (22 caliber)
- Weight: 40 grains
- Style: Hollow Point Boat Tail
- Ballistic Coefficient: .200 (G1)
- Sectional Density: .114
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:14 or faster
- Package Count: 100 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Sierra Bullets
- Country of Origin: United States
Sierra's decades of bullet manufacturing expertise shows in every detail of the 1385 Varminter. Reloaders who demand consistent performance and explosive terminal effects choose these bullets for serious varmint control work.