The 30 caliber 210 grain hpbt bullet was created in response to the increasing demands of long range shooters. This is intended for 1 in 7 to 1 in 8 twist barrels. For rifles, this bullet is designed for explosive expansion in varmints and small game and with accuracy characteristic of the matchking bullets. The huge deal is that bc ballistic coefficient has jumped from 0. The small increase in bc is negated by the reduced velocity for mag length. I was able to do some chronograph testing today of the new sierra tipped matchking out of my ar. Do any of you experienced coyote hunters have any thoughts about the sierra hpbt. Since 1947, this manufacturer has been providing highquality projectiles for a wide range of calibers. The major advantage of adding a tip to the bullet is the reduction of drag, producing a more favorable ballistic coefficient.
Bryans ballistics book offers hundreds of bullet data profiles. Paul box penned how much difference does ballistic coefficient make on ballistic coefficient bc and its use in the hunting world and the limited amount of bullet drop and wind drift that occurs with bullets that have a large difference in bc at ranges of 200 yards and less. Optimal jacket wall thickness controls expansion and retains weight open pocket under the polymer tip expands lead core instantly on impact tuned ogive for industryleading bc boat tail design for stable flight and accuracy introducing the sierra gamechanger hunting bullet. What about 69 grain sierra hpbt matchking for coyotes. And just last week sierra has released initial load data for these four new projectiles. We now carry every bullet that they offer for resale. While the original mk26277gr smks bc is very close to that of the 147150 gr 7. Litz fieldtests bcs of sierra tipped matchkings daily. Sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets. I use vv n540 with a moly coated 77gr smk at an mv in excess of 2800 fps in competition for both 200 and 300yds. The sierra tipped match king line has made its way online, and it looks to add a new layer of awesome to shooting the ar15. Sierra 77 grain hpbt mk versus hornady 75 grain bthp. In recent months, sierra has unveiled four very serious, ultrahigh bc matchking bullets in.
The design of these bullets also includes a hollow point boat tail with a small. Thinking the weight and higher bc would give a little more range and buck wind better. Sierra s bc s are measured by live fire, and are typically pretty accurate if the velocity bands are properly observed 7mm being the. Sierra matchking bullets 25 cal 257 diameter 100 grain. The 22 caliber 90 grain hollow point boat tail was created in response to the increasing demands of long range shooters. Whether youre making bulk ammo for plinking, creating the perfect hunting round, or building the best ammunition for a 500 yard shot, midsouth has the right rifle bullet for your reloading recipe.
The 22 caliber 77 grain matchking proves to be an extremely accurate bullet capable of being loaded to an oal that will allow loading into magazines. These heralded loads combine the legendary sierra matchking boattail bullet with. On the range or in the field, sierra bullets offer that extra margin of performance you can depend on. Matchking rifle bullets are superaccurate bullets with very thin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances in diameter and weight. Nosler and hornady 7xs will win matches and bergers are best for prone. Sierra matchking rifle bullets are superaccurate bullets with very thin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances in diameter and weight. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. Matchking bullets have very thin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances in diameter and weight. The sierra spitzer shape results in a high ballistic coefficient for flat trajectory, high energy retention downrange, and low sensitivity to crosswinds and vertical winds.
Sierra tipped matchking tmk bullets 22 cal 224 diameter 77. The enhanced expansion characteristics on small animals make the blitz the choice of knowledgeable handgunners the world over. Matchking bullets have thin jackets and are exceedingly consistent in diameter and weight. Sierra tipped matchkings bc test results shooters forum. In this particular lot, the powder is a ball powder which weighs 24. G7 bc valueshere are the g7 bc s of the most common bullets used in competition and target shooting. This commitment to performance has established a tradition of precision for which were known throughout the world. The bullets have ultrathin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances specific to weight and diameter. Click to display additional attributes for the product.
Matchking daily bulletin accurate shooter bulletin. The hollow point boat tail design provides that extra margin of ballistic performance match shooters need to fire at long ranges under adverse conditions. Since sierras announcement of their line of tipped matchkings, ive gotten a lot of requests to test them for bc. These specialty bullets are designed for extreme medium to longrange shooting. These bullets have very thin jackets drawn to an exacting concentricity standard of 0. Black hills ammos 77 grain sierra match king rounds come ready to hit the range in. Sierra matchking bullets have very thin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances in diameter and weight, and the hollow point design produces the highest possible ballistic coefficient. Sierra bullets has been producing some of the most accurate bullets in the world since 1947. How to find your absolute best load sierra bullets. Sierra matchking bullets 22 cal 224 diameter 77 grain. Sierra matchking bullets have very thin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances in diameter and weight.
Written by sierra bullets chief ballistician tommy todd. Sierra matchking bullets 30 cal 308 diameter 210 grain. New official load data for latest highbc sierra matchkings. Sierra bullets load data for 2018 new matchking bullets. Their accuracy has been acclaimed worldwide, and they have been used to win more target competitions than all target bullets from other manufacturers combined. Federal gm223m3 gold medal sierra matchking bthp 20rd 77gr.
Sierra matchking bullets 22 cal 224 diameter 77 grain hollow point. Below are litzs findings for four out of the six bullets he has able to acquire and test so far. Midsouth shooters has been proud to offer a full selection of sierra reloading bullets for over 30 years. The nose tips of this bullet is made of a proprietary acetyl resin compound, and the sharp tips improve the ballistic coefficient over the traditional flatbase spitzer bullet design. Black hills ammo 223 remington 77 grain sierra matchking. Is the sierra tipped match king the best choice for the ar. Their accuracy has been acclaimed worldwide and they have been used to win more target competitions than. With the success of the ar15m16 rifles in long range competition, the need was felt to maximize the ballistic potential of these rifles.
This is the classification for sierra s preeminent target bullets. New official load data for latest high bc sierra matchkings. Many shooters are aware of the previous level of awesome unleashed on the 5. I have a good supply of retumbo on hand so i dreamt up a load and threw it in the first 20 cases i could grab that had been primed with ww wlrm primers.
Another benefit is reliable feeding in magazine fed firearms. Sierra now offers a wide selection of ultrahighbc bullets in a wide range of popular calibers. Vepr, verona bc outdoors, versa, versacarry, vertx, vexilar inc. This offers a distinct advantage over the 223 remington, where the. For decades, marksmen and hunters have associated accuracy and superior ballistic performance with one name more than any other. For serious rifle competition, youll be in championship company with matchking bullets. Sierra has enhanced a segment of the matchking line by adding the acetal resin tip, thus crowning the tipped matchking tmk bullet line. This is just a cursory look at this factory load recipe.
So sierra has very sensibly imho stayed with tolerant tangent forms in the 22s and sacrificed bc for jumptolerance for bullets to be used in magazine operation. Sierra is a leading company in the ammunition reloading industry, creating items for hunting, target shooting, and self defense. Their accuracy has been acclaimed worldwide and they have been used to win more target competitions than all target bullets from other manufacturers combined. The driving motivation for the design of each matchking bullet is accuracy. Due largely to the low bc given a choice most competitors will choose heavier bullets with a higher bc for distances greater than 300yd.
Black hills is known through the shooting industry for combining the finest components available to build the best ammunition in the business. May 9th, 2015 litz fieldtests bcs of sierra tipped matchkings. Sierra tipped matchking tmk bullets 22 cal 224 diameter. With its drag minimizing design, this bullet is a popular choice with yard shooters. When it comes to meticulous precision, few ammo companies can match the quality of sierra.
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