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Sierra 30cal 150gr Spitzer Boat Tail #2125

$110.00 incl GST

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Sierra, 30cal

Specifications

brand: sierra
caliber: 30cal
grains: 150gr

Description

Sierra 30cal 150gr Spitzer Boat Tail #2125

This bullet was designed for medium to long-range hunting for rivets of 30 caliber with medium to big powder boxes. Often these bullets show the precision of the precise hunting guns. The iconic Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail form provides flat paths, great wind and vertical wind resistance, and maximal energy transfer. Even at the low impact speeds in the long term, good penetration and expansion are characteristic of these bullets. At least one of these bullets is ideal for practically all 30 caliber cartridges with the given weight range.

Specifications:

⁍ Brand: Sierra
⁍ Caliber: 30 Cal. (.308")
⁍ Bullet Weight: 150gr
⁍ Sectional Density: 0.226
⁍ Quantity: 100
⁍ SKU: 2125

 

Best Suited For

This projectile is ideal for:

  • Medium game hunting (deer, pigs, goats)
  • Hunters needing better long-range performance than flat-base bullets
  • Reloaders developing loads for:
    • .308 Winchester
    • .30-06 Springfield
    • .300 Blackout (supersonic)
    • .300 Win Mag (lighter load option)
  • Shooters wanting a balance of accuracy + expansion

When To Use It

Use the #2125 when:

  • Hunting at medium to long ranges (100–400+ metres)
  • You want improved wind resistance and trajectory
  • Using standard .30 cal hunting cartridges at typical velocities (2400–3000+ fps)
  • You need a general-purpose hunting bullet that performs across varied conditions

It excels in open terrain where ballistic efficiency matters more than close-range impact only.

Technical Information

Core Specifications:

  • Calibre: .308 (30 cal / 7.62mm)
  • Bullet Weight: 150 grains
  • Bullet Type: Spitzer Boat Tail (SBT – GameKing)
  • Product Code: #2125

Ballistic Data:

  • Ballistic Coefficient (G1): ~0.360–0.380 (velocity dependent)
  • Sectional Density: 0.226

Design Features:

  • Boat tail base → reduced drag, better long-range performance
  • Spitzer soft point → controlled expansion on impact
  • Optimised jacket for hunting penetration + expansion balance
  • Higher retained velocity → more downrange energy

FAQs

Q: Is this a hunting or match bullet?
It’s a GameKing hunting bullet, not a MatchKing. Designed for expansion, not just precision.

Q: Suitable for large game?
Works well for medium game. For larger animals (e.g., elk/red deer), heavier bullets (165–180gr) are generally preferred.

Q: Does it expand reliably?
Yes—GameKing bullets are known for consistent expansion and adequate penetration when used within appropriate velocity ranges.

Q: Real-world user insight?
Reloaders often treat 150gr SBT bullets as versatile across cartridges:

Delivery and Compliance

Compliance:

  • Classified as an ammunition component (projectile)
  • Requires a valid NZ firearms licence to purchase
  • Must comply with NZ firearms and ammunition component regulations

Delivery:

  • Ships via standard courier within NZ
  • Not classed as hazardous (unlike powder or primers)
  • Retailers may require licence verification prior to dispatch

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