The Sierra 1742MP MatchKing 6.5mm 142-grain hollow point boat tail is a precision rifle bullet built for competitive and long-range target shooting in 6.5mm cartridges. These bullets deliver the accuracy and consistency that competitive shooters—whether in HighPower, Silhouette, or long-range disciplines—have come to expect from MatchKing designs. With a longer ogive radius than comparable lighter options, the 1742MP achieves a higher ballistic coefficient, which means less drift in crosswind conditions and flatter trajectory downrange. The 250-round box gives you plenty of ammunition to develop loads, practice at distance, and maintain supply through a full shooting season.

MatchKing bullets are engineered for precision, not hunting. Their design prioritizes consistency and ballistic performance over expansion, making them unsuitable for most hunting applications. While some shooters use MatchKings for varmint work, they won't deliver the explosive, reliable expansion you get from dedicated varmint bullets at equivalent velocities. This is a target and competition round, period—respect that design intent and choose accordingly for your application.

The 6.5mm bore has experienced a real revival in recent years. Rifle manufacturers are producing modern 6.5x55mm sporters, and the bore size has gained traction in competitive shooting circles. If you're working up loads for a 6.5 rifle and need bullets that shoot like a rifle scope's crosshair, the 1742MP is the standard. One important note: this bullet requires a barrel twist rate of 1×8" or faster to stabilize properly, so confirm your rifle's twist before ordering.

The Sierra 1742MP MatchKing 6.5mm 142-grain hollow point boat tail is a precision rifle bullet built for competitive and long-range target shooting in 6.5mm cartridges. These bullets deliver the accuracy and consistency that competitive shooters—whether in HighPower, Silhouette, or long-range disciplines—have come to expect from MatchKing designs. With a longer ogive radius than comparable lighter options, the 1742MP achieves a higher ballistic coefficient, which means less drift in crosswind conditions and flatter trajectory downrange. The 250-round box gives you plenty of ammunition to develop loads, practice at distance, and maintain supply through a full shooting season.

MatchKing bullets are engineered for precision, not hunting. Their design prioritizes consistency and ballistic performance over expansion, making them unsuitable for most hunting applications. While some shooters use MatchKings for varmint work, they won't deliver the explosive, reliable expansion you get from dedicated varmint bullets at equivalent velocities. This is a target and competition round, period—respect that design intent and choose accordingly for your application.

The 6.5mm bore has experienced a real revival in recent years. Rifle manufacturers are producing modern 6.5x55mm sporters, and the bore size has gained traction in competitive shooting circles. If you're working up loads for a 6.5 rifle and need bullets that shoot like a rifle scope's crosshair, the 1742MP is the standard. One important note: this bullet requires a barrel twist rate of 1×8" or faster to stabilize properly, so confirm your rifle's twist before ordering.