SHOT Show 2018: New Long Range Bullets from Sierra and Nosler

[kombayotch]

This year Sierra introduced four new SMK bullets:

.224 95 gr. with a G1 BC of .600
.264 150 gr. with a G1 BC of .713
.308 200 gr. with a G1 BC of .715
.308 230 gr. with a G1 BC of .800

Comparisons to older bullets (unfortunately, my .224 95 gr. photo seems to have gotten corrupted):

The .224 95 gr. bullet is noticeably longer and sleeker than the old 90 gr. as all of the new SMKs are.







Nosler also introduced some new RDF bullets:

.224 85 gr. with a G1 BC of .498
.264 130 gr. with a G1 BC of .615
.284 185 gr. with a G1 BC of TBD
.308 210 gr. with a G1 BC of TBD




Here is a 22 Nosler loaded with the 85gr. RDF. Note that the 22 Nosler case is the same length as a 223 Rem and this is loaded to mag length.

 

[Chargerguy]

Great news! I've been waiting for a Nosler RDF .284. So many options now with the 180 ELD-M, 195 EOL, and 197 SMK, and now the RDF.

 

[Chargerguy]

Anything new from Berger? Like a 329gn .338?

 

[Uisge]

I’m guessing the 90gr is for the valkrie, be of .600! Cool! That nosler with the RDF loaded mag length is pretty cool too.

 

[Jamie]

That 6.5mm 150gr looks awesome! I wonder what twist rate the need?

 

[Camoman1]

That 6.5mm 150gr looks awesome! I wonder what twist rate the need?

Website says 7.5

 

[seven point]

Did Nosler come out with the 27 Nosler this year?

 

[hometownhero]

I’m guessing the 90gr is for the valkrie, be of .600! Cool! That nosler with the RDF loaded mag length is pretty cool too.

Or any .224" barrelled gun. Should be popular in f class.

 

[brybenn]

Would 1-10 twist stabilize that 230 gr 308?

 

[Uisge]

Or any .224" barrelled gun. Should be popular in f class.

You bet but I was thinking AR mag length, kinda limits the options a bit.

 

[hometownhero]

You bet but I was thinking AR mag length, kinda limits the options a bit.

I never think of anyone shooting ar's here really. Always forget people shoot more then just the standard fmj

 

[Tyler]

Website says 7.5

Hmmm.

My M96 Swede Mauser has a 1:7.78 twist rate. Might give it a try and see, it handles 156gr's well enough.

 

[greentips]

i am looking at all these new super 224 bullets and trying to figure out which one could be stuck into a 224 Valkyrie

I can't wait to build a 18" SPR that can go supersonic at 800m!

 

[Mystic Precision]

i am looking at all these new super 224 bullets and trying to figure out which one could be stuck into a 224 Valkyrie

I can't wait to build a 18" SPR that can go supersonic at 800m!

We know that Federal is loading the Sierra 90gr MK into the Valkyrie... I would expect the Berger 90gr VLD will also fit.

Not sure the 95gr MK will though????

Certainly all the 80 to 82grs will and they will have no problem with the 800m supersonic spec

Jerry

 

[greentips]

We know that Federal is loading the Sierra 90gr MK into the Valkyrie... I would expect the Berger 90gr VLD will also fit.

Not sure the 95gr MK will though????

Certainly all the 80 to 82grs will and they will have no problem with the 800m supersonic spec

Jerry

Looking at the BC of the 90gr, maybe it will still work well with 18" if it can do 2550 fps. The higher BC of 90gr will still better the 80gr.

 

[propliner]

Anything new from Berger? Like a 329gn .338?

Someone please break the 300gr barrier in .338 so the b.c. can soar to new heights. A 320+ grain bullet would be incredible in the .338 Norma. Waiting patiently.

 

[ruby76]

Berger came out with a 329 eol