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Sierra 6mm 100gr Spitzer #1540

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Sierra, 6mm / 243

Specifications

brand: sierra
caliber: 243cal
grains: 100gr

Description

Sierra 6mm 100gr Spitzer #1540

The thick, double-tapered jacket on this 100-grain Spitzer bullet #1540 for rifles ensures sufficient penetration and trustworthy expansion on medium game. This bullet might be the best option for hunting antelope or deer as well as huge varmints. It might also be the preferred bullet in some rifles due of the flat base structure, which improves accuracy in that specific firearm.

Due to the modest velocity from all but the largest wildcat cartridges, the 100 grain #1540 Spitzer bullet in handguns is too "hard" for use on field game. However, when fired from handgun barrels with conventional twist rates, this bullet will produce exceptional accuracy for long-range target competitions and high momentum downrange for silhouette competitions.

Specifications:

⁍ Brand: Sierra
⁍ Caliber: 6mm (.243")
⁍ Bullet Weight: 100gr
⁍ Sectional Density: 0.242
⁍ Quantity: Box of 100
⁍ SKU: 1540
 

Best Suited For

  • 🦌 Medium game hunting (deer, goats, similar-sized animals)
  • 🌲 Bush and open-country hunting
  • 🎯 General-purpose hunting reloads
  • 📏 Short to medium-range shooting (up to ~300–400m)

Common compatible cartridges:

  • .243 Winchester
  • 6mm Remington
  • 6mm Creedmoor
  • 6mm ARC (within appropriate load limits)

When To Use It

Use this projectile when:

  • You want reliable expansion and penetration on game
  • Hunting at typical field distances rather than extreme long range
  • You prefer flat-base bullets for accuracy in your rifle
  • Developing consistent hunting loads

Avoid using it for:

  • Long-range precision shooting (lower BC than boat-tail designs)
  • Varmint shooting where rapid fragmentation is preferred

Technical Information

  • Caliber: .243 (6mm)
  • Bullet Weight: 100 grains
  • Bullet Type: Spitzer Pointed Soft Point (SPT, flat base)
  • Ballistic Coefficient (G1): ~0.373
  • Sectional Density: 0.242
  • Construction: Pro-Hunter tapered jacket design
  • Typical COAL:
    • ~2.700" (6mm Creedmoor)
    • ~2.825" (6mm Remington)

Performance Notes

  • Flat-base design aids accuracy in many hunting rifles
  • Tapered jacket ensures controlled expansion and weight retention
  • Suitable velocity range: typically ~2600–3100 fps depending on cartridge/load
  • Delivers deep penetration with reliable mushrooming

FAQs

❓ Is this a hunting or target bullet?

It is a dedicated hunting bullet, specifically designed for medium game.

❓ What is the advantage of a flat-base design?

Flat-base bullets often provide:

  • Better accuracy at shorter ranges
  • Easier load development
  • Consistent performance in a wide range of rifles

❓ Is it suitable for .243 Winchester deer hunting?

Yes—this is one of the most commonly used weights (100gr) for deer in .243 rifles.

❓ What twist rate is needed?

Most standard 1:9 to 1:10 twist barrels stabilize this bullet well.

Delivery and Compliance

Shipping

  • Sold through firearms and reloading retailers across NZ
  • Typically requires age verification (18+) at purchase

Legal & Compliance (NZ)

  • Classified as a projectile component (not loaded ammunition)
  • Generally no firearms licence required to purchase projectiles alone
  • Retailers may impose their own conditions

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