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SIERRA 1450 22CAL 50 GR. BLITZKING 100 CT.
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SKU: 1450-092763014509
Overview
Designed for varmints and small game, this 22 caliber bullet is intended for shooters who want rapid expansion along with MatchKing-style accuracy. Its sharp polymer tip and boat-tail profile are described as helping improve ballistic coefficient compared with traditional flat-base Spitzer designs. The 50-grain weight and 100-count packaging make it a practical choice for reloading, especially for rifles and for handgun use in moderate-capacity cartridges such as the 222 Remington and 223 Remington. Load data should be checked in a reloading manual or on the powder manufacturer’s website before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Sierra Bullets
Explosive Expansion
On varmints and small game
Accuracy Characteristics
Associated with MatchKing bullets
Sharp Nose
Tips help improve ballistic coefficient
Boat Tail
Design further increases ballistic coefficient
Suitable Muzzle
Velocities up to 4400 fps
Key Features
- Designed for rifles in .22 caliber with 50-grain BlitzKing bullets
- Intended for explosive expansion on varmints and small game
- Uses a proprietary acetyl resin nose tip
- Sharp tip design improves ballistic coefficient over flat-base Spitzer bullets
- Boat tail design further increases ballistic coefficient in these bullet weights
- Designed for muzzle velocities up to 4400 fps
- Pack contains 100 bullets
Best Used For
- Varmint hunters seeking explosive expansion in 22 caliber rifle loads
- Reloaders using moderate-capacity cartridges like .222 Remington or .223 Remington
- Handgun shooters loading 22 caliber centerfire cartridges for small game
- Shooters prioritizing accuracy and flat trajectory in small-animal applications
- Users following published load data for 22 caliber rifle or handgun use
Specifications
| Accuracy Description | accuracy characteristic of the MatchKing bullets |
|---|---|
| Ballistic Coefficient Description | sharp tips improve the ballistic coefficient over the traditional flat-base Spitzer bullet design |
| Boat Tail | Yes |
| Bullet Caliber | 22 caliber |
| Bullet Count | 100 ct |
| Bullet Type | BlitzKing |
| Bullet Weight | 50 gr |
| Designed For | Rifles and handguns |
| Expansion Description | explosive expansion |
| Flat Base Design | No |
| Intended Use | Varmints and small game |
| Muzzle Velocity | up to 4400 fps |
| Nose Tip Material | proprietary acetyl resin compound |
| Recommended Cartridges | 222 Remington, 223 Remington |
| Trajectory Description | flat trajectory |
Pros
- Designed for explosive expansion on varmints and small game
- Accuracy characteristics associated with MatchKing bullets
- Sharp nose tips help improve ballistic coefficient
- Boat tail design further increases ballistic coefficient
- Suitable for muzzle velocities up to 4400 fps
- Recommended for moderate-capacity cartridges like .222 Remington and .223 Remington in handguns
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for varmints and small game, so it is not intended as a general-purpose bullet for larger game applications.
- The explosive expansion focus may be a trade-off if you want deeper penetration or a less aggressive terminal effect.
- Load data is not provided here; the product notes to check a reloading manual or powder manufacturer website before use.
- The description references use in both rifles and handguns, but performance is cartridge- and platform-dependent, so it may require careful load selection for your setup.
Suggested Comparisons
- Varmint bullets
- Small game bullets
- .22 caliber reloading bullets
- Boat-tail bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet reloading components
- Reloading manual
- Powder measure
- Calipers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Sierra BlitzKing bullet designed for?
It is designed for rifles and handguns for varmints and small game, with explosive expansion described in the product information.
What caliber and bullet weight is this product?
This product is a 22 caliber, 50 grain BlitzKing bullet.
How many bullets are included in the box?
The product title lists a 100 count package.
Does the product description mention any velocity limit?
Yes. The long description says these 22 caliber BlitzKing bullets are designed to be fired at muzzle velocities up to 4400 fps.
What loading guidance is provided?
The product information says to check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturer’s website for load data. It also notes the bullets are recommended for moderate-capacity cartridges such as the 222 Remington and 223 Remington in handguns.