This is the classification for Sierra’s pre-eminent target bullets.
The driving motivation for the design of each MatchKing bullet is accuracy.
These bullets have very thin jackets drawn to an exacting concentricity standard of 0.0003 in maximum variation, and their weight is held to within ± 0.3 grain.
All MatchKing have a hollow point design with a very small meplat for high ballistic coefficient.
The majority of these bullets have a boat tail shape to further minimize drag and improve ballistic coefficient.
They are manufactured to the very highest quality standards.
Their accuracy has been acclaimed worldwide, and they have been used to win more target competitions than all target bullets from other manufacturers combined.
While they are recognized around the world for record-setting accuracy, MatchKing® and Tipped MatchKing® bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications.
This 100 grain 25 caliber HPBT MatchKing® bullet #1628 has been designed with the characteristic MatchKing® quality features, a thin jacket for concentricity and uniformity, and precise weight control.
It is appropriate for cartridges like the 257 Roberts Improved, 25-06, 257 Weatherby Magnum and 1x10" twist 250-3000 Savage.
| Dia. (inches) | Weight (grains) | Sectional Density | Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges |
| 0.257 | 100 | .216 | .394 @ 3250 fps and above .386 between 3250 and 2800 fps .376 between 2800 and 2350 fps .372 @ 2300 fps and below |