Sierra BlitzKings

[Mike in Oregon]

Seems I'm reading a lot of you really like the performance of the BlitzKings, but just don't want to spend the extra money on them opposed to the Vmax, BT or VMG's. Also, reading there are hard to get in bulk.

I'm getting ready to purchase all four bullets mentioned in 100ct packs to have ready for load development. If the BlitzKing's outperform in accuracy and hearing the devastation they have in the rat patch, to me is a no brainer and to pony up the extra coin.

My rat patch guns will consist of a 17FB (25g), 20VT (32g), 20P (36g) and 223 (40g). I realize that Sierra doesn't make 17 cal bullets and hoping that I will find accuracy in either a Vmax or Varmageddon.

I don't know what kind of bullet count you guys do a year, but I'm planning 1k for each cartridge listed above. Perhaps that count will not be needed, as I've heard the rats are dwindling! I'm just wondering if I'm misunderstanding something.

 

[Tommie]

Did I miss something? Sierra has released to 36 grain 20 cal?

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Did I miss something? Sierra has released to 36 grain 20 cal?

From what I'm seeing on their site, yes!

20 CAL 36 GR BlitzKing

The Bulletsmiths®. Reloadable bullets for rifles and pistols designed for precision target shooting, hunting, and defense. Crafting a tradition of precision since 1947.

sierrabullets.com

 

[Tommie]

You are correct sir. That’s fantastic news!

 

[Mike in Oregon]

You are correct sir. That’s fantastic news!

I'm liking the sound of that for the 20P!

 

[Tommie]

I'm liking the sound of that for the 20P!

Perfect pairing

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

still anxiously awaiting the 69 blitzking

 

[Mike in Oregon]

still anxiously awaiting the 69 blitzking

I'm going to try the 70 BlitzKing in a 6CM.

 

[Ironworker]

I'm going to try the 70 BlitzKing in a 6CM.

What 70 gr Blitzing

 

[Mike in Oregon]

What 70 gr Blitzing

6MM 70 GR BlitzKing

The Bulletsmiths®. Reloadable bullets for rifles and pistols designed for precision target shooting, hunting, and defense. Crafting a tradition of precision since 1947.

sierrabullets.com

 

[5spd]

Without wasting time, just use vmax or varnageddons, they are the ones.

 

[Benchrest Braxton]

Without wasting time, just use vmax or varnageddons, they are the ones.

varmageddons have been my go to since hornady starting beating up on small businesses, haven't had any regrets since

 

[muleystalker]

For .17 cal the Horandy 25gr FBHP shoot real good and are priced right.

 

[17VLD]

You are correct sir. That’s fantastic news!

Been waiting to hear this for quite a while. Lots of 12 twist 20 calibers I will try these in not withstanding the 20 VarTarg.
Matt

 

[Gary in MD]

I'm going to try the 70 BlitzKing in a 6CM.

Those 70 grain Blitz Kings were devastating out of my 6mm AI.
They are tough to beat accuracy wise (on paper) and at least as explosive as the 75 grain vmax or more.
This was based on eastern ground hogs and foxes.
Also used the 55 grain BKs a bunch out of 22-250s and the Swift.
Give me the green boxes for the win!

 

[SBS]

From what I'm seeing on their site, yes!

20 CAL 36 GR BlitzKing

The Bulletsmiths®. Reloadable bullets for rifles and pistols designed for precision target shooting, hunting, and defense. Crafting a tradition of precision since 1947.

sierrabullets.com

Also states "currently unavailable". Wonder when they will arrive at distributors?

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Also states "currently unavailable". Wonder when they will arrive at distributors?

Good things happen to those who wait!

 

[AckleymanII]

Some years ago, I did a test with 50g Sierra Blitz Kings,50g V max, and 50g Nosler Ballistic Tips in a 22/250 with the President of PMC ammo. They were testing to see which bullet blew up squirrels the best to load in their factory ammo.

We shot 250 straight of each bullet. There was absolutely no contest on which bullet could launch the ground squirrels over the top of the irrigation walker arm, the blitz kings. The V max was second, with a distant third going to the ballistic tips.

Also, the blitz kings have a "match" grade jacket for uniformity.

I shot a lot of the Sierra 50/55g lead tip blitz bullets, which are incredibly accurate with a top end velocity of 3600 in 12/14 twists. The old Hornady SX was a great bullet for ground squirrels with reduced velocity.

52g speer Hp are like flying trash cans on ground squirrels, accurate also.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Some years ago, I did a test with 50g Sierra Blitz Kings,50g V max, and 50g Nosler Ballistic Tips in a 22/250 with the President of PMC ammo. They were testing to see which bullet blew up squirrels the best to load in their factory ammo.

We shot 250 straight of each bullet. There was absolutely no contest on which bullet could launch the ground squirrels over the top of the irrigation walker arm, the blitz kings. The V max was second, with a distant third going to the ballistic tips.

Also, the blitz kings have a "match" grade jacket for uniformity.

I shot a lot of the Sierra 50/55g lead tip blitz bullets, which are incredibly accurate with a top end velocity of 3600 in 12/14 twists. The old Hornady SX was a great bullet for ground squirrels with reduced velocity.

52g speer Hp are like flying trash cans on ground squirrels, accurate also.

Thats great news! Back in the day, I was using the Nosler BT's 40, 50 and 55 in both a 223 and 22-250. I was impressed. Then I shot side by side with a friend using the BlitzKing. like you said, no comparison. So, if I get the accuracy from the BK, I will spend the extra coin!

 

[AckleymanII]

Mike, the V max will serve you well, make no mistake about it.