Sierra MatchKing .308 175gr Hollow Point Boat Tail

Sierra MatchKing .308 175-Grain Hollow Point Boat Tail

Sierra's MatchKing bullets represent the gold standard in precision rifle ammunition. Engineered exclusively for accuracy, these bullets have earned their reputation through decades of competitive success at state, national, and world championship matches.

Design Excellence

Every MatchKing is manufactured to exacting standards:

• Jacket concentricity: Held to 0.0003 inch maximum variation
• Weight tolerance: ±0.3 grain consistency
• Hollow point design: Small meplat optimized for high ballistic coefficient
• Boat tail shape: Minimizes drag and further improves ballistic performance

Performance Characteristics

The 175-grain #2275 MatchKing was developed in collaboration with military ordnance experts for long-range precision rifle systems. This bullet offers:

• Higher ballistic coefficient than the 168-grain alternative, maintaining supersonic velocity at 1000 yards from .308 caliber rifles
• Sectional density: .264
• Ballistic coefficients: .505 at 2800 fps and above; .496 between 2800-1800 fps; .485 at 1800 fps and below
• Flat trajectory and minimal wind drift at extended ranges
• Consistent accuracy shot after shot

Intended Use

These bullets are purpose-built for target shooting and precision rifle competition. While some shooters have experimented with MatchKings for hunting, Sierra recommends them exclusively for target applications. Their design prioritizes accuracy over expansion characteristics needed for reliable game performance.

Whether you're competing in service rifle matches or pursuing long-range precision shooting, Sierra MatchKing bullets deliver the consistency champions demand.