The Sierra 1710 Varminter delivers devastating terminal performance on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and other varmints with its precision-engineered hollow point design. This 100-grain bullet combines Sierra's renowned accuracy with explosive expansion for clean, humane kills at extended ranges.
What Makes This Different
Sierra's Varminter line features a thin jacket construction specifically engineered for rapid expansion on light-bodied game. The hollow point cavity dimensions create controlled fragmentation that transfers maximum energy to the target while minimizing ricochets. Unlike standard hunting bullets designed for larger game, the Varminter's jacket thickness produces immediate expansion at velocities as low as 1,800 fps.
Key Features
- 100-grain hollow point optimized for 6.5 Creedmoor velocities
- Thin jacket construction ensures rapid expansion on varmints
- Boat tail design improves ballistic coefficient and long-range accuracy
- Consistent 0.264-inch diameter with tight weight tolerances
- Lead core bonding reduces jacket separation during expansion
- 100-count bulk packaging for high-volume shooting
- Compatible with standard 6.5mm reloading dies and equipment
Field testing demonstrates exceptional accuracy potential with sub-MOA groups achievable in quality rifles. The 100-grain weight provides flat trajectory out to 400 yards while maintaining sufficient velocity for reliable expansion. Hunters report clean kills on coyotes, foxes, and crop-damaging rodents with minimal pelt damage when proper shot placement is maintained.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 6.5mm (.264 inch diameter)
- Weight: 100 grains
- Style: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
- Ballistic Coefficient: Approximately 0.430 (G1)
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:8 or faster
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Manufacturer: Sierra Bullets
- Country of Origin: United States
Sierra's quality control standards ensure consistent performance across every bullet in the box. The company's decades of experience in match and hunting bullet manufacturing translates into reliable terminal performance when precision varmint control matters most.