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Sierra Matchking Rifle Bullets .30 Cal / 7.62Mm .308" 200 Gr Hpbt$333.74
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Availability: In Stock
The Sierra MatchKing .30 caliber 230 grain HPBT rifle bullet is a precision-engineered round designed for shooters who demand match-grade accuracy at extended distances. Built with a 27-caliber elongated ogive and a final pointing operation, these bullets deliver a high ballistic coefficient that resists wind drift and maintains velocity downrange—essential traits for long-range target work and competitive shooting where every tenth of an inch counts.
MatchKing bullets are purpose-built for accuracy rather than hunting. Their design prioritizes consistency and ballistic performance over the rapid, reliable expansion needed for game animals. If you're loading for a precision rifle, benchrest competition, or serious long-range target practice, the 230-grain .308 MatchKing delivers the kind of match-quality results Sierra is known for worldwide. Be aware that these rounds require a barrel twist rate of 1:8" or faster to stabilize properly.
The bearing surface-to-ogive junction uses a 1.5-degree angle that matches the throat geometry found in many match rifle chambers, ensuring consistent bullet-to-bore alignment shot after shot. This attention to detail is what separates match-grade ammunition from general-purpose rounds. Sierra's pointing process and ogive design keep the ballistic coefficient high across a wide velocity range, so whether you're pushing these downrange at full steam or running them subsonic, you're getting predictable, aerodynamic flight.
| Caliber | .30 Cal / 7.62mm |
| Bullet Diameter | .308" |
| Weight | 230 grains |
| Bullet Type | Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) |
| Manufacturer | Sierra Bullets |
| Ballistic Coefficient | .800 @ 1880 fps and above; .780 between 1600–1880 fps; .740 @ 1600 fps and below |
| Minimum Twist Rate | 1:8" or faster |
This bullet requires a barrel twist rate of 1:8" or faster. If your rifle has a slower twist rate, these rounds may not stabilize properly, resulting in poor accuracy and erratic flight.
No. MatchKing bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications. Their design prioritizes match-grade accuracy and consistency rather than the reliable, rapid expansion needed for ethical game harvesting. For hunting, choose a bullet specifically designed for that purpose.
MatchKing bullets are engineered for precision and consistency in target shooting and competition. Their hollow point boat tail design, elongated ogive, and pointing process maximize ballistic coefficient and aerodynamic performance. Other Sierra bullets, like their hunting or varmint lines, prioritize expansion and rapid energy transfer instead.
A higher ballistic coefficient means less wind drift and better velocity retention downrange. The 230-grain MatchKing maintains different ballistic coefficients depending on velocity: .800 at 1880 fps and above, .780 between 1600–1880 fps, and .740 at 1600 fps and below. Understanding which velocity range you're shooting in helps predict wind deflection and trajectory at distance.
SKU: 167524019 • Width: 5.5in • Height: 4in • Depth: 6.75in • Weight: 16.95oz
Availability: In Stock
The Sierra MatchKing .30 caliber 230 grain HPBT rifle bullet is a precision-engineered round designed for shooters who demand match-grade accuracy at extended distances. Built with a 27-caliber elongated ogive and a final pointing operation, these bullets deliver a high ballistic coefficient that resists wind drift and maintains velocity downrange—essential traits for long-range target work and competitive shooting where every tenth of an inch counts.
MatchKing bullets are purpose-built for accuracy rather than hunting. Their design prioritizes consistency and ballistic performance over the rapid, reliable expansion needed for game animals. If you're loading for a precision rifle, benchrest competition, or serious long-range target practice, the 230-grain .308 MatchKing delivers the kind of match-quality results Sierra is known for worldwide. Be aware that these rounds require a barrel twist rate of 1:8" or faster to stabilize properly.
The bearing surface-to-ogive junction uses a 1.5-degree angle that matches the throat geometry found in many match rifle chambers, ensuring consistent bullet-to-bore alignment shot after shot. This attention to detail is what separates match-grade ammunition from general-purpose rounds. Sierra's pointing process and ogive design keep the ballistic coefficient high across a wide velocity range, so whether you're pushing these downrange at full steam or running them subsonic, you're getting predictable, aerodynamic flight.
| Caliber | .30 Cal / 7.62mm |
| Bullet Diameter | .308" |
| Weight | 230 grains |
| Bullet Type | Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) |
| Manufacturer | Sierra Bullets |
| Ballistic Coefficient | .800 @ 1880 fps and above; .780 between 1600–1880 fps; .740 @ 1600 fps and below |
| Minimum Twist Rate | 1:8" or faster |
This bullet requires a barrel twist rate of 1:8" or faster. If your rifle has a slower twist rate, these rounds may not stabilize properly, resulting in poor accuracy and erratic flight.
No. MatchKing bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications. Their design prioritizes match-grade accuracy and consistency rather than the reliable, rapid expansion needed for ethical game harvesting. For hunting, choose a bullet specifically designed for that purpose.
MatchKing bullets are engineered for precision and consistency in target shooting and competition. Their hollow point boat tail design, elongated ogive, and pointing process maximize ballistic coefficient and aerodynamic performance. Other Sierra bullets, like their hunting or varmint lines, prioritize expansion and rapid energy transfer instead.
A higher ballistic coefficient means less wind drift and better velocity retention downrange. The 230-grain MatchKing maintains different ballistic coefficients depending on velocity: .800 at 1880 fps and above, .780 between 1600–1880 fps, and .740 at 1600 fps and below. Understanding which velocity range you're shooting in helps predict wind deflection and trajectory at distance.
SKU: 167524019 • Width: 5.5in • Height: 4in • Depth: 6.75in • Weight: 16.95oz