Sierra Game changer

[Fore300]

Picked up a box of these in .308 165gr for my 30-06. Not much for reviews, comments etc on them yet as they are so new.
Anyone try any yet?
Initial thoughts, they are likely an accurate hunting load being this is really a redesigned Tipped Game King
The transparent green tip is a neat look and is suppose to hold up better. There are a number of air bubbles in each of the tips which I am unsure if this will effect each bullet differently
Purchased the 165gr and they all weight in +/- .20 grain either way with the extreme being .40gr. This is similar to my other quality rounds as well.
I have loaded some up to find some groupings. The real test will be taking an animal this season

 

[bunny]

I bet they act like the old style ballistic tips, ok for whitetail lungshots , but blow up on Elk shoulder.

 

[308BAR]

Look forward to your review. Where did you find them? Price point?

 

[Lead hammer]

They look interesting for sure. I would think they would be going after the ELDx market, and are a bit tougher.

 

[Fore300]

Look forward to your review. Where did you find them? Price point?

Cabela's had them on the shelf and they were $39.99 for 50

 

[Fore300]

I bet they act like the old style ballistic tips, ok for whitetail lungshots , but blow up on Elk shoulder.

I sure hope not, but I guess we will see. I will make sure to post what occurs on any harvest this year.

 

[buji88]

I didn't even know about these....I think this will be my 30-06 bullet of choice. Let us know how they shoot!

 

[Mystic Precision]

Cabela's had them on the shelf and they were $39.99 for 50

That seems pricey????



Jerry

 

[Fore300]

That seems pricey????



Jerry

It is more then I was expecting as I thought it would be priced closer to the old tipped gamekings or the ELD-x
But if you price next to Barnes or Nosler it is definitely lower

 

[laker415]

I want to try the lighter bullets in my 7mm rem mag. A youtuber was using them for woodchucks.

 

[Mystic Precision]

It is more then I was expecting as I thought it would be printed Ed closer to the old tipped gamekings or the ELD-x
But if you price next to Barnes or Nosler it is definitely lower

Let me know if I can quote some components for you.

Jerry

 

[Suther]

I bet they act like the old style ballistic tips, ok for whitetail lungshots , but blow up on Elk shoulder.

All Sierra bullets are just cup and core bullets no? No bonding or other fancy stuff to make it hold together on heavy bone?

 

[220]

Might I ask why you are trying to shoot through heavy bone instead of heart or lung shots, you only loose meat on shoulder shots!

 

[Suther]

Might I ask why you are trying to shoot through heavy bone instead of heart or lung shots, you only loose meat on shoulder shots!

Some people value the meat above all else, some value the animal dropping where it stands more. Im generally in the meat camp, but I can certainly think of situations where anchoring the animal beats losing some meat... I hunt a lot in some very steep, heavily wooded terrain, and if that deer goes over the next ledge (which is usually not more than 20yds away) you'll have your work cut out for you with regards to retrieving said animal.

 

[hometownhero]

I bet they act like the old style ballistic tips, ok for whitetail lungshots , but blow up on Elk shoulder.

All Sierra bullets are just cup and core bullets no? No bonding or other fancy stuff to make it hold together on heavy bone?

Introducing the Sierra GameChanger hunting bullets: the perfect combination of Sierra’s legendary match accuracy coupled with deadly penetration. Sierra re-engineered their legendary MatchKing bullet into a hollow point design for quick expansion and fitted it with a transparent green tip for ballistic uniformity. Inside, the GameChanger features a unique construction that utilizes a special lead alloy surrounded by a tough copper jacket that delivers excellent penetration and expansion at a variety of ranges. It’s a GameChanger on any hunt!

ht tps://sierrabulletsblog.com/2018/08/01/sierras-newest-innovation-the-gamechangers/


I doubt they will act like a ballistic tip

 

[DiabeticKripple]

Why?

They are built just like a ballistic tip.

 

[PGW Steve]

Why?

They are built just like a ballistic tip.

Jacket thickness and lead hardness would be something they could have changed to alter terminal ballistics.

 

[nowarningshot]

So double the price of the ones without the pretty glow in the dark tip.

If they want to price near a accubond, they will not sell. Tipped premium bullets are offered by every maker. I suspect each makers fanboys will keep using those, while people who use sierra for economy will also not buy them.

Time will tell.

 

[mbogo3]

I wouldn't use Hornady SST on elk either from what I've seen they come apart on bone.Don't know about these ones.........time will tell.

 

[Highwind]

Not too big of a fan of plastic tip bullets. Those who prefer to use them, that's fine. I'll take weight and expansion all day as I know what they can do.