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SIERRA 1365 22CAL 55 GR. SBT 100 CT.
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SKU: 1365-092763013656
Overview
Built for 22 caliber rifles with moderate to large powder capacity, this 55 grain spitzer boat tail bullet is aimed at long-range varmint work and target shooting. Its design is intended to support flat trajectory, strong accuracy, and reduced sensitivity to crosswinds and vertical winds, with retained velocity and energy downrange. It is described as a strong fit for cartridges such as the 22-250 and 220 Swift, and it may deliver match-grade accuracy in many rifles. For load development, the manufacturer directs users to consult a reloading manual or powder manufacturer data.
Why Hunters Choose the Sierra Bullets
Spitzer Boat
Tail design supports exceptional accuracy
High Ballistic
Coefficient helps reduce wind sensitivity
Retains Velocity
Energy well downrange for extended-range
Suitable Many
Moderate to large powder capacity
Often Delivers
Match-grade accuracy in many rifles
Key Features
- 55 grain .22 caliber spitzer boat tail bullet
- Designed for rifles chambering .22 caliber cartridges with moderate to large powder capacity
- Intended for varmints at long range or target shooting
- Spitzer boat tail design supports exceptional accuracy and a flat trajectory
- High ballistic coefficient helps reduce wind sensitivity and retain velocity and energy downrange
- Well suited to .22-250, 220 Swift, and similar high-velocity cartridges
- Pack includes 100 bullets
Best Used For
- Long-range varmint hunters using 22 caliber cartridges with moderate to large powder capacity
- Shooters loading 22-250, 220 Swift, or similar high-velocity rifles
- Target shooters seeking a 55 grain spitzer boat tail for accuracy-focused loads
- Reloaders wanting a 22 caliber bullet with reduced wind sensitivity at distance
Specifications
| Accuracy | Exceptional accuracy |
|---|---|
| Ballistic Coefficient | High |
| Bullet Caliber | 22 caliber |
| Bullet Count | 100 ct. |
| Bullet Type | Spitzer Boat Tail |
| Bullet Weight | 55 grain |
| Handgun Hunting Suitability | Not recommended for hunting applications |
| Load Data Note | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturers website for load data |
| Recommended Cartridges | 22-250, 220 Swift, and similar high-velocity cartridges |
| Retained Velocity And Energy | Greater retained velocity and energy downrange |
| Trajectory | Flat trajectory |
| Use | Varmints at long range or targets |
| Wind Sensitivity | Less sensitivity to crosswinds and vertical winds |
Pros
- Spitzer boat tail design supports exceptional accuracy and a flat trajectory.
- High ballistic coefficient helps reduce wind sensitivity at longer distances.
- Retains velocity and energy well downrange for extended-range shooting.
- Suitable for many .22 centerfire cartridges with moderate to large powder capacity.
- Often delivers match-grade accuracy in many rifles.
- Well suited to high-velocity cartridges like the 22-250 and 220 Swift.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This 55 grain spitzer boat tail is aimed at rifles chambered for 22 caliber cartridges with moderate to large powder capacity, so it is not a universal fit for every .22 centerfire setup.
- For target shooting, Sierra notes that heavier MatchKing bullets in 22 caliber have surpassed it, so it is not the first choice when maximum target specialization is the priority.
- The product is described as best suited to high-velocity cartridges such as the 22-250 and 220 Swift, which suggests its strengths are more specific to those applications than to lower-velocity loads.
- Sierra recommends checking a reloading manual or powder manufacturer data for load information, so this is a component that requires careful load development rather than a ready-to-use option.
Suggested Comparisons
- 22 caliber varmint bullets
- 22 centerfire target bullets
- boat tail rifle bullets
- high-velocity reloading bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet puller
- Reloading press
- Powder scale
- Reloading manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of shooting is this 55 grain .22 caliber bullet intended for?
The source describes it as a strong choice for varmints at long range or target shooting, especially where long-range accuracy is the goal.
Which cartridges is this bullet said to work best in?
It is described as an excellent choice for most .22 centerfire cartridges, and specifically at its best in the .22-250, .220 Swift, and similar high-velocity cartridges.
Does the product information mention how the bullet handles wind?
Yes. The description says the high ballistic coefficient provides less sensitivity to crosswinds and vertical winds.
Is this bullet recommended for handgun hunting use?
No. The long description says that for handguns, because of its Sierra high velocity construction, it is too hard to be recommended for hunting applications.
Does the product data include load information?
No specific load data is provided. The description says to check your reloading manual or a powder manufacturer’s website for load data.