Sierra 7.62mm 30 Cal 135gr HP

Sierra 7.62mm 30 Cal 135gr HP

The Sierra 7.62mm 30 Cal 135gr HP is a high-velocity hollow-point component bullet designed for precision varmint and predator hunting in .30-caliber rifles. Featuring a .308‑inch diameter and a 135‑grain weight, this bullet delivers rapid expansion, flat trajectories, and tight group performance—perfectly suited for platforms such as .308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, and 7.62×39.

Constructed with a precision-formed hollow-point cavity and a uniform copper-alloy jacket, the 135gr HP ensures consistent terminal upset at velocities ranging from 2,800 to 3,200 fps. Its design produces wide wound channels with minimal fragmentation, making it ideal for prairie dogs, coyotes, and similar small- to medium-sized game.

Manufactured to Sierra’s strict component standards—135.0 grains weight, 0.308″ diameter, and a sectional density near 0.226—the bullet features consistent jacket thickness and concentric core alignment. Its sharp meplat and balanced profile support repeatable seating, stable chamber pressures, and sub‑MOA accuracy in well-developed handloads.

Designed for rifles with twist rates of 1:10 or faster, the Sierra 7.62mm 30 Cal 135gr HP performs best at mid- to high-velocity loads, delivering flat trajectories and reliable expansion out to 400 yards. Handloaders report impressive precision, dependable terminal performance, and easy tuning using moderate-to-fast-burning powders.

As a component bullet, the Sierra 7.62mm 30 Cal 135gr HP gives reloaders full control over powder selection, primer choice, and seating depth—enabling tailored load recipes focused on trajectory accuracy, recoil control, and effective terminal impact. It is not factory-loaded ammunition but a purpose-built hollow-point component engineered for consistent varmint and predator performance.