SKU: SI9520R
MPN: 9520R
These factory second bullets from Sierra Bullets give handloaders a high-volume option in .30 caliber without paying first-quality pricing. Each lot is a 150-grain, .308" diameter full metal jacket boat tail projectile that didn't pass Sierra's cosmetic inspection, usually from jacket discoloration or initial machine setup. The bullets themselves shoot to the same dimensional spec as Sierra's standard 150-grain boat tail design. Packed 500 to a box, they're built for shooters loading .308 Winchester (7.62×51 NATO) or 30-06 Springfield who want a dependable practice and plinking round at a working-man's price.
The 150-grain weight and boat tail base carry a ballistic coefficient of .408 above 2,800 fps, .397 between 2,800 and 1,800 fps, and .387 below 1,800 fps, per Sierra specifications. The cannelure sits where it needs to for correct overall length in both cartridges: 2.140" loaded in .308 Winchester and 3.250" in 30-06 Springfield. The non-deforming jacket was designed for medium and low velocity hunting where preserving a pelt matters, and it feeds reliably through semi-automatic platforms like the M14/M1A and M1 Garand. As factory seconds, the only difference from standard production is cosmetic. You can browse the full lineup of rifle bullets and matching boat tail projectiles to round out a load.
Reach for these when you're feeding a gas gun a lot of rounds or building practice ammo that mirrors your hunting load without the premium cost. The .308 and 30-06 chamberings cover the most common semi-auto and bolt rifles in the safe, and the bulk 500-count box keeps a reloading bench stocked through a full season. They also work for handgun loads in the .30 caliber range. Pair them with the right rifle powder and rifle brass to finish your build, and check our .308 trimmer pilot for case prep.
These projectiles didn't meet Sierra's cosmetic inspection standards, typically due to jacket discoloration or marks from initial machine setup. The blemishes are cosmetic only. Dimensionally and ballistically they match Sierra's standard 150-grain .308" boat tail design, so on-target performance is unaffected.
The 150-grain .308" diameter bullet is built for .308 Winchester (7.62×51 NATO) and 30-06 Springfield. The cannelure is positioned for correct overall length in both: 2.140" in .308 Winchester and 3.250" in 30-06 Springfield.
Yes. The full metal jacket boat tail design was intended for semi-automatic platforms like the M14/M1A and M1 Garand. The non-deforming jacket and boat tail base support reliable feeding in gas-operated actions.
Each box holds 500 projectiles in bulk packaging. That high count makes these a practical choice for high-volume practice loads, plinking, or building a season's worth of ammo at a lower per-bullet cost than first-quality production runs.
Yes. The bullets feature a full metal jacket over a lead core and carry a California Proposition 65 lead warning. Handle and reload accordingly, and follow standard practices for lead-containing components.
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