The Sierra 1616 BlitzKing delivers explosive expansion and pinpoint accuracy for varmint hunters demanding maximum terminal performance. This 90-grain spitzer boat tail design combines Sierra's proven BlitzKing technology with aerodynamic efficiency for flat trajectories and devastating results on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and coyotes.
What Makes This Different
The BlitzKing's thin jacket and polymer tip create controlled fragmentation upon impact, transferring maximum energy to the target while maintaining structural integrity during flight. Unlike standard hollow points that can deform during feeding, the polymer tip ensures consistent ballistic performance shot after shot. The boat tail design reduces drag by approximately 6-8% compared to flat-base bullets, extending effective range and improving wind resistance.
Key Features
- 90-grain weight optimized for .25 caliber cartridges including .257 Roberts and .25-06 Remington
- Polymer tip initiates rapid expansion while maintaining aerodynamic profile
- Spitzer boat tail design delivers superior ballistic coefficient of .368
- Thin jacket construction ensures explosive terminal performance on varmints
- Precision-drawn copper jacket maintains concentricity within .0003 inches
- Lead core bonded for consistent weight retention and accuracy
- 100-count bulk packaging reduces cost per round for high-volume shooters
Field testing demonstrates consistent sub-MOA accuracy in quality rifle systems, with muzzle velocities reaching 3,200+ fps in .25-06 applications. The BlitzKing excels in prairie dog towns where rapid follow-up shots and flat trajectories matter most. Wind drift remains minimal out to 300 yards, while the explosive expansion eliminates the need for follow-up shots on small game. Temperature stability maintains performance from sub-zero winter hunts to summer heat.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .257 inch (25 caliber)
- Weight: 90 grains
- Bullet Type: Spitzer Boat Tail with polymer tip
- Ballistic Coefficient: .368 (G1)
- Sectional Density: .195
- Overall Length: 1.075 inches
- Jacket Material: Precision-drawn copper
- Core Material: Lead alloy
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Sierra Bullets, USA
Sierra's six-decade reputation for match-grade precision makes the 1616 BlitzKing the logical choice for serious varmint hunters. Consistent lot-to-lot performance eliminates the guesswork in load development, while the bulk packaging keeps shooting costs manageable during peak varmint seasons.