Sierra Varminter 40-Grain .22 Caliber Hollow Point Bullets (Sierra part no. 1385) are built specifically for rapid expansion and fast, humane kills on varmints and small game. Sierra gives Varminter bullets a thin jacket, thin enough to expand violently on impact but still strong enough to handle the high muzzle velocities typical of .22-caliber varmint cartridges. That combination is what separates a dedicated varmint bullet from a target or big-game design: it’s built to disrupt on contact, not penetrate deep. Measuring 2.35 inches, the bullet ships in a 100-count box, giving varmint hunters plenty of rounds to work through a busy afternoon on the prairie dog field.

Key Specifications

• Sized at .22 caliber.
• Weighs 40 grains.
• Uses a hollow-point design for rapid expansion.
• Built with a thin jacket for reliable expansion at high muzzle velocities.
• Built specifically for varmint and small-game hunting.
• Sold in 100-count boxes.
• Measures 2.35 inches overall.
• Classified within Sierra’s Varminter bullet line, distinct from Sierra’s target-focused lines.
• Ships at 0.6 pounds per box.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this bullet designed for? Rapid expansion for varmint and small-game hunting.

What makes the Varminter expand so fast? A thin jacket construction engineered for reliable expansion at high muzzle velocities.

How many bullets come in a box? 100.

Buy the Sierra Varminter 40gr .22 Caliber Hollow Point Bullets, 100-Count

A dedicated varmint bullet earns its keep in the field, not on paper, and the Varminter is built for exactly that job. Order from our Sierra lineup in our reloading bullets selection, and our Lubbock, Texas team can help you build a fast, flat-shooting varmint load.