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.
The 6.5mm/.264 inch bore has recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest.
Several rifle manufacturers currently produce 6.5x55mm sporters, exposing a new generation of shooters to this famous old Scandinavian service and hunting cartridge.
Competitive HighPower and Silhouette shooters have also shown great interest in the 6.5mm bore size.
The 140 grain #1740 bullet is a superb competitor for ranges out to 1000 yards, in medium- and high-capacity 6.5mm cartridges.
| Dia. (inches) | Weight (grains) | Sectional Density | Ballistic Coefficients and Velocity Ranges |
| 0.264 | 140 | .287 | .535 @ 2800 fps and above .526 between 2800 and 2000 fps .521 @ 2000 fps and below |
