Sierra MatchKing 7mm 197gr HPBT Match Bullets

Sierra MatchKing 7mm 197-Grain HPBT Match Bullets

Sierra's MatchKing line represents the pinnacle of target bullet design, engineered from the ground up for one purpose: accuracy. The 7mm 197-grain HPBT (#1997) exemplifies this commitment with features that serious shooters demand.

Design Excellence

Precision Manufacturing

• Jackets drawn to exacting concentricity standards (0.0003" maximum variation)
• Weight held to ±0.3 grain tolerance
• Hollow point design with minimal meplat for high ballistic coefficient
• Boat tail configuration minimizes drag and improves aerodynamic performance

Advanced Ballistics

• Sleek 27-caliber elongated ogive for reduced wind drift
• Final meplat reduction operation (pointing) increases ballistic coefficient
• Unique bearing surface to ogive junction uses 1.5-degree angle matching common match rifle chamber throats
• Sectional density: .349
• Ballistic coefficients: 0.780 @ 2300 fps and above; 0.765 between 1550-2300 fps; 0.711 @ 1550 fps and below

Performance Specifications

• Caliber: 7mm/.284
• Weight: 197 grains
• Bullet Type: Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT)
• Quantity: 100 per box
• Barrel Twist Requirement: 1x7.5" or faster

Intended Use

MatchKing bullets are purpose-built for target shooting and precision rifle competition. While some shooters have used them for varmint hunting, Sierra recommends these bullets exclusively for target applications where their exceptional accuracy can be fully appreciated.

The MatchKing Advantage

These bullets are recognized worldwide for record-setting accuracy. Their thin jackets, precise weight control, and optimized aerodynamic profile make them the choice of serious competitors and precision shooters who demand the absolute best in accuracy performance.