Sierra Rifle Projectiles 2165 .30 Cal 200gr Spitzer Boat Tail

The Sierra Rifle Projectiles 2165 .30 Cal 200gr Spitzer Boat Tail are premium hunting projectiles designed for handloaders wanting a heavy .308 diameter boat tail bullet with strong downrange performance.

Sierra lists projectile number 2165 as a .308 diameter, 200 grain, Spitzer Boat Tail bullet with a listed sectional density of .301. The boat tail design helps improve ballistic efficiency, retain velocity and reduce wind drift compared with similar flat-base projectile designs.

The 200 grain weight is a heavy .30 calibre option suited to cartridges such as 30-06 Springfield, 300 Winchester Magnum, 300 WSM and other compatible .30 calibre rifles when matched with suitable barrel twist and published load data.

Sierra lists the projectile with G1 ballistic coefficients of .560 at 2600 fps and above, .552 between 2300 and 2600 fps, .555 between 1900 and 2300 fps, and .560 at 1900 fps and below. Sierra’s .30-06 Springfield load data lists the 200gr SBT with a 3.320" COAL.

Please note: These are projectiles only. They are not loaded ammunition. Cases, primers and powder are not included. Always follow trusted published load data and safe handloading practices.

Features

• Genuine Sierra rifle projectiles
• Sierra projectile number: 2165
• Calibre: .30 cal / .308 diameter
• Projectile weight: 200 grains
• Bullet type: Spitzer Boat Tail / SBT
• Commonly listed as a Sierra GameKing projectile
• Sectional density: .301
• G1 BC: .560 at 2600 fps and above
• G1 BC: .552 between 2300 and 2600 fps
• G1 BC: .555 between 1900 and 2300 fps
• G1 BC: .560 at 1900 fps and below
• Sierra .30-06 Springfield listed COAL: 3.320"
• Boat tail design helps retain velocity and reduce wind drift
• Heavy .30 calibre hunting projectile for suitable rifles
• Suitable for experienced handloaders using published load data
• Useful for 30-06 Springfield, 300 Win Mag, 300 WSM and compatible .30 calibre cartridges
• Ideal for deer, pigs, larger game and heavy .30 calibre hunting loads where suitable

Common Questions

Is this loaded ammunition?
No. This product is projectiles only. Cases, primers and powder are not included.

What diameter are Sierra 2165 projectiles?
Sierra lists projectile 2165 as .308 diameter / .30 calibre.

What is the ballistic coefficient of Sierra 2165 200gr SBT?
Sierra lists G1 BC values of .560 at 2600 fps and above, .552 between 2300 and 2600 fps, .555 between 1900 and 2300 fps, and .560 at 1900 fps and below.