The Sierra 1515 Varminter delivers explosive terminal performance for small game and varmint hunting with its specialized Blitz construction. This 6mm 80-grain spitzer boat tail bullet features a thin jacket design that fragments rapidly upon impact, creating devastating wound channels while maintaining excellent accuracy at extended ranges.
What Makes This Different
The Blitz construction sets these bullets apart from standard varmint projectiles through Sierra's thin jacket technology that promotes explosive expansion. While conventional bullets may over-penetrate small targets, the 1515 transfers maximum energy on impact through controlled fragmentation. The spitzer boat tail profile maintains a ballistic coefficient of .275, delivering flatter trajectories and reduced wind drift compared to flat-base designs.
Key Features
- 80-grain weight optimized for high-velocity 6mm cartridges including .243 Winchester and 6mm Remington
- Blitz thin jacket construction for explosive terminal performance on varmints and small game
- Spitzer boat tail design with .243-inch diameter for superior ballistic coefficient
- Consistent jacket thickness maintains accuracy while ensuring reliable expansion
- Sierra's precision manufacturing process delivers shot-to-shot consistency
- 100-count bulk packaging for extended shooting sessions
- Compatible with standard reloading equipment and powder charges
Field performance demonstrates the 1515's effectiveness on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and coyotes at ranges extending beyond 300 yards. The boat tail configuration reduces drag coefficient, maintaining velocity downrange for flatter shooting characteristics. Hunters report excellent accuracy from bolt-action rifles with 1:10 twist rates, while the explosive terminal ballistics eliminate pelt damage concerns common with heavier bullets.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 6mm (.243 inch diameter)
- Weight: 80 grains
- Style: Spitzer Boat Tail Blitz
- Ballistic Coefficient: .275 (G1)
- Sectional Density: .194
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:10 or faster
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Manufactured in USA by Sierra Bullets
Serious varmint hunters choose the Sierra 1515 for its proven combination of long-range accuracy and explosive terminal performance. The specialized Blitz construction eliminates guesswork in bullet selection, delivering consistent results across various 6mm cartridges and hunting scenarios.