The Sierra 1830 Pro-Hunter delivers consistent terminal performance for medium to large game hunting with its proven 130-grain spitzer design. This .270 Winchester projectile combines accuracy with reliable expansion across a wide range of velocities. Hunters rely on the Pro-Hunter series for clean, ethical kills on deer, elk, and similar-sized game.
What Makes This Different
The Pro-Hunter features Sierra's tapered jacket design that controls expansion while maintaining weight retention. Unlike standard cup-and-core bullets, the Pro-Hunter's jacket thickness varies from nose to base, creating predictable mushrooming at impact velocities from 1,800 to 3,000 fps. This engineering approach produces consistent wound channels and reliable penetration through bone and tissue.
Key Features
- 130-grain spitzer boat-tail design optimized for .270 Winchester velocities
- Tapered jacket construction controls expansion from 1,800-3,000 fps impact velocity
- Boat-tail base design improves ballistic coefficient and long-range accuracy
- Lead core bonded to jacket prevents separation during penetration
- Diameter: .277 inches with consistent weight tolerance of ±0.3 grains
- Recommended for medium to large game weighing 100-400 pounds
- Compatible with standard .270 Winchester chamber specifications
Field testing shows the 1830 Pro-Hunter maintains 65-75% weight retention while creating wound channels 1.5-2 times bullet diameter. The spitzer profile and boat-tail base deliver flat trajectories suitable for shots beyond 300 yards. Weather conditions have minimal impact on performance due to the bullet's aerodynamic design and consistent manufacturing tolerances.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .270 Winchester (.277 diameter)
- Weight: 130 grains
- Style: Spitzer boat-tail with soft point
- Ballistic Coefficient: .408 (G1)
- Sectional Density: .242
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:10 inches
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Manufactured in USA by Sierra Bullets
The Sierra 1830 Pro-Hunter represents decades of bullet engineering focused on hunting performance rather than target shooting. Reloaders choose this projectile when shot placement and terminal performance matter more than extreme accuracy. Each box contains 100 precisely manufactured bullets ready for handloading development.