The Sierra Varminter .22 Cal 50gr Spitzer Blitz Bullet (brand part no. 1340) is a component rifle bullet built for rapid expansion and instant kills on larger varmints and small game. Varminter bullets are designed specifically for rapid expansion and instant kills on larger varmints and small game. Sierra builds them with thin jackets to enhance expansion while keeping enough strength to handle the highest muzzle velocities in the cartridges they are intended for. This 50-grain spitzer carries Sierra’s Blitz designation, meaning it is tuned specifically for medium-velocity loads under 3600 fps.

Key Specifications

• Bullet weight is 50 grains, a common lightweight varmint weight for .22-caliber loads.
• Bullet diameter is .22 caliber, sized for standard .22-centerfire rifle bores.
• The Blitz designation means this bullet is tuned for medium velocities under 3,600 fps.
• The spitzer profile pairs with a thin jacket for rapid, violent expansion on varmint-sized game.
• Sold in boxes of 100 bullets, sized for volume varmint shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Blitz designation mean? Sierra tunes Blitz bullets specifically for medium-velocity cartridges under 3,600 fps muzzle velocity.

How does this differ from the standard 50gr Spitzer? Both share the same weight and spitzer profile; this Blitz version is tuned for medium-velocity cartridges rather than top-end velocities.

Is this loaded ammunition? No, this is a bare component bullet for handloaders supplying their own brass, powder, and primers.

Buy the Sierra Varminter .22 Cal 50gr Spitzer Blitz Bullets

Sierra tuned the Blitz bullets for reloaders running medium-velocity varmint cartridges. Order this 50gr .22 cal Varminter Blitz from our reloading bullets catalog and our Lubbock, Texas gun shop will ship your components directly.