Sierra Load Data & Reloading Guide
Sierra Bullets has established itself as a prestigious and innovative leader in the ammunition manufacturing industry, with a rich history dating back to its inception in 1947. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to precision and quality, Sierra specializes primarily in the production of high-performance bullets tailored for a diverse range of applications, including hunting, competition, and defense. Sierra's dedication to excellence has earned it an esteemed place among ammunition reloaders, particularly through its focus on crafting bullets with exceptional accuracy and consistency.
About Sierra
Sierra's product offerings for reloaders predominantly include bullets. These are meticulously engineered to cater to various calibers and forms, from .22 up to larger hunting and match bullets, known for their precise weight tolerances and uniform construction. Although Sierra's primary focus remains on bullet production, the company continually supports reloaders through comprehensive and accessible reloading data. Sierra's detailed load data, provided in their respected "Sierra Reloading Manual," offers an invaluable resource for reloaders seeking to refine their load development process, allowing them to optimize their ammunition for maximum performance.
Reputation is a cornerstone of Sierra’s standing within the handloading community. The brand is synonymous with reliability, offering peace of mind through its rigorous quality control processes that ensure every bullet meets exacting standards. Their products are often lauded for delivering consistent results, which is crucial for precision shooting disciplines. Moreover, Sierra's commitment to innovation and customer service reinforces its longstanding reputation as a trusted partner for avid reloaders who demand the highest standards from their ammunition components.
Develop your own Sierra Load Recipes
Use our ballistics calculator to create precise load recipes with products from this manufacturer.
Start CalculatingSierra Bullet Types
Popular bullet types from this manufacturer – more may be available
Sierra - Blitzking
The Sierra Blitzking bullet is a popular choice among varmint and predator hunters, renowned for its polymer-tipped, boat-tail design, which enhances ...
Sierra - GameKing
The Sierra GameKing bullet is a classic, non-lead-free, copper-jacketed, lead-core projectile renowned for its impressive accuracy and performance. Fe...
Sierra - MatchKing
The Sierra MatchKing bullet is a non-lead-free, highly regarded hollow point boat tail (HPBT) design, recognized for its exceptionally aerodynamic sha...
Sierra - ProHunter
The Sierra ProHunter bullet is a popular choice among hunters, recognized for its traditional lead-core design and spitzer or round nose profiles. It ...
Sierra - SP BlitzKing
The Sierra SP BlitzKing bullet is designed for optimal performance in varmint hunting and small to medium game applications. With its soft-point const...
Sierra - Tipped GameKing
The Sierra Tipped GameKing bullet features a streamlined polymer tip and boat tail design, enhancing its aerodynamics and delivering flat trajectories...
Sierra - Tipped MatchKing
The Sierra Tipped MatchKing bullet is renowned for its aerodynamic, pointed polymer tip and sleek boat-tail design, which enhance its ballistic coeffi...
Sierra - Varminter
The Sierra Varminter bullet is a classic, non-lead-free projectile renowned for its precision and rapid expansion. Featuring a soft lead core and a th...
Standard Load Data — Sierra
Select your desired cartridge and bullet weight below to access the corresponding load table. From there, you can choose any listed load recipe and transfer it directly into the ballistics calculator for further refinement, optimization, and precision tuning.
.224 | 69gr | Sierra MatchKing
.223 Rem.
.308 | 150gr | Sierra SBT GameKing
.308 Win.
.224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.22 Creedmoor
.224 | 77gr | Sierra HPBT MatchKing
.223 Rem.
.308 | 165gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
.308 Win.
.264 | 100gr | Sierra Hollow Point (HP)
6.5 Creedmoor
.355 | 124gr | Sierra Sig V-Crown
9 mm Para
.264 | 142gr | Sierra MatchKing
6.5 Creedmoor
.264 | 140gr | Sierra MatchKing
6.5 Creedmoor
.224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
.22 Creedmoor
.243 | 85gr | Sierra GameKing
.243 Win.
.284 | 165gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
7 mm PRC
.243 | 107gr | Sierra MatchKing
6 mm GT
.224 | 55gr | Sierra SBT GameKing
.223 Rem.
.224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.223 Rem.
.224 | 69gr | Sierra Tipped MatchKing
.224 Valkyrie
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
6.5 PRC
.264 | 130gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
6.5 x 55 Swedish
.277 | 140gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
.270 WSM
.264 | 140gr | Sierra GameKing
6.5 Creedmoor
.277 | 140gr | Sierra GameKing
.270 Win.
.224 | 53gr | Sierra MatchKing
5.7 x 28
.224 | 69gr | Sierra MatchKing
.22-250 Rem.
.257 | 110gr | Sierra Tipped GameKing
.25 Creedmoor
Community Loads — Sierra
Sample load data using Sierra bullets or powders from our database.
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We have the following 289 Sierra Bullets in our Database:
.204 | 32gr | Sierra BlitzKing
.204 | 32gr | Sierra Spitzer Boat Tail
.204 | 36gr | Sierra Spitzer (SPT)
.204 | 39gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
.223 | 40gr | Sierra VarmintKing
.223 | 45gr | Sierra VarmintKing
.224 | 40gr | Sierra SP HORNET
.224 | 40gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
.224 | 40gr | Sierra VarmintKing
.224 | 45gr | Sierra SP HORNET
.224 | 45gr | Sierra SP SemiSp
.224 | 45gr | Sierra VarmintKing
.224 | 50gr | Sierra SP Blitz
.224 | 50gr | Sierra SP SemiSp
.224 | 50gr | Sierra Tipped VarmintKing
.224 | 50gr | Sierra VarmintKing
.224 | 52gr | Sierra MatchKing
.224 | 53gr | Sierra MatchKing
.224 | 55gr | Sierra GameKing
.224 | 55gr | Sierra HPBT GameKing
.224 | 55gr | Sierra SBT GameKing
.224 | 55gr | Sierra SP Blitz
.224 | 55gr | Sierra SP BlitzKing
.224 | 55gr | Sierra SP SemiSp
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ApexLOAD PRO is a dynamic internal ballistics simulation platform, not a fixed load table. It allows you to create a virtually unlimited number of load scenarios by combining Sierra projectiles with compatible calibers and a wide variety of propellants. The example load data shown below serves only as a demonstration and to simplify comparisons.
Differences usually come down to input assumptions. When comparing calculated results with Sierra's published load data, it is essential to align key parameters such as case capacity, cartridge overall length (COAL), and barrel length. Even minor deviations in these values can meaningfully influence predicted chamber pressure and muzzle velocity.
Sierra's published load data is based on laboratory-tested and pressure-verified combinations of specific bullets and powders. However, it is inherently limited to the exact setups that were physically tested. ApexLOAD PRO, in contrast, supports fully customizable simulations. Users can modify seating depth, internal case volume, barrel characteristics, safety margins, and many additional variables to reflect their individual rifle and component selection. The platform also provides deeper analytical insight through features such as burn-rate modeling and barrel time evaluation, supporting more detailed load refinement.
In terms of overall database scope, ApexLOAD PRO covers a substantially wider range of components. It includes hundreds of cartridge types, thousands of projectile entries from numerous manufacturers, and a broad powder library spanning many major brands. Sierra's reloading data focuses primarily on Sierra-branded bullets and the powders tested with them, covering a more defined set of cartridges and combinations. As a result, ApexLOAD PRO offers greater combinational flexibility and modeling breadth, while Sierra's data concentrates on empirically tested load recipes for selected components.