I don't know why I want to do this, but I'd like to work on an accurate load for varmint bullets in my 30-06. It's not the damn cat clawing up the end of the couch, honest.

The Sierras are available everywhere and cheaper than most anything. If my 30-06 likes 180 to 220 grain bullets pretty well, is there much chance I'll get good accuracy with very light bullets?

H. C.

The Sierra 125 gr is a proven game and varmint getter. It's a very accurate bullet as well. I never gave the 110's a chance as the 125 has a much better balistic coeficient.

I've used the 110 grain, and it works. I also think the 125's are a better bullet.
1)110 grain Sierra #2110
Imr 4895 53.5gr
WLR/W-W cases
COL: 3.0"
VEL: 3266fps

2) 125 Sierra #2120
IMR 4320 55.0
WLR/W-W
COL: 3.080
VEL: 3105fps

I loaded up some Sierra 110 grain hollow points in my Browning 30/06. After the 180 grain and 220 grain round noses, that is the most accurate bullet out of that rifle.

I chronyed some loads out of a manual at 3500 fps. It was one hole accuracy at 100 yd. Recoil was stout for a varmint set up, but it would be fun if you wanted to explode a PDog.
That was my reason for loading up about a 100.

That or a 110 grain SP or RN I would not hesitate to carry for the small black tail deer we have here in Western Oregon.

The 110s work exceptionally well in my 308 with either Varget of IMR 4064.

Henry, I used to shoot them in the various /06s I had over the years. The 110 was never my most accurate bullet but it shot well enough. Very explosive, as you would expect. I wouldn't shoot anything I intended to eat with it.

I'll also agree with several of the others that the best compromise bullet in 06 if you are looking for speed AND accuracy is the 125gr. I used to have a .308x1.5" and it shot the 125s better than anything.

I've used the Sierra 110gr. HP in my Browning Micro-Medallion in .308Win. I'm a big fan of Sierra bullets, especially from the bench, but not necessarily this one. It's only .804" in length which is a bit short for obtaining a good OAL. I've also used the Remington 125gr SPSP and don't get great results with that one either. The Nosler 125 Bal.Tip is longer, and I feel more accurate. Possibly part of this is due to my rifle, but I do get beter results with Nosler. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

ive used these in 30 /30 also for plinkin an varminting fun an sure tame recoil