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I started a grain less than my standard load and worked up to my standard load. Each load is precisely crafted to deliver the very most from the weapon system. The small increase in bc is negated by the reduced velocity for mag length. Many shooting experts consider this the most accurate match round available from a factory. Following sierras introduction of tipped matchking tmk bullets, bryan litz of applied ballistics llc has received many requests to determine the ballistic coefficient bc of these bullets through testing. All sierra bullets begin life as a strip of gilding metala copper alloy consisting of 95 percent copper and 5 percent zinc. Besides explosiveness, youll be losing both trajectory and windage to 50s and 40s going a lot faster. These 50 rounds, manufactured by black hills, contain a 77 grain sierra matchking open tip match bullet that flies through the air with the accuracy and. Below are litzs findings for four out of the six bullets he has able to acquire. Nosler and hornady 7xs will win matches and bergers are best for prone. I have been reloading for a long time and love to test loads. The design of these bullets also includes a hollow point boat tail with a small. This new 197grain hpbt matchking is one of the highestbc, jacketed. Our exacting tolerances assure recordbreaking accuracy you can depend on.

The major advantage of adding a tip to the bullet is the reduction of drag, producing a more favorable ballistic coefficient. Written by sierra bullets ballistic technician rich machholz. Aug 19, 2012 g7 bc values here are the g7 bc s of the most common bullets used in competition and target shooting. Matchkings are the pride of the sierra bullet family, unmatched worldwide and truly world class in all respects. Worldclass competitors, as well as military and law enforcement. Mk and even from bullet to bullet much less gun to gun will make nailing this number down with confidence very difficult, and the true answer will change with every load in. This commitment to performance has established a tradition of precision for which were known throughout the world. Competitive shooters have relied on the consistent accuracy of sierras matchkings for decades, resulting in a history of state, national and world records that is the envy of our competitors. My son shot one of my trued remington 700s with a hart 6br barrel at the new years fun match at piedmont shot by ibs 600 yd.

Hpbt matchking matchkings are the pride of the sierra bullet family, unmatched worldwide and truly world class in all respects. And avid shooters who want to drastically improve their marksmanship, and someday reach the talent level of the. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Sierra matchking bullets 22 cal 224 diameter 77 grain. 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. The bullets have ultrathin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances specific to weight and diameter. The sierra matchking 69 grain bullet has turned out to be something of a gold standard for accuracy in rifles with the right barrel, which means having a 1. Sworn to secrecy, i was sent an unlabeled box of the new 6. Tipped matchking tmk sierra has enhanced a segment of the matchking line by adding the acetal resin tip, thus crowning the tipped matchking tmk bullet line. For decades, marksmen and hunters have associated accuracy and superior ballistic performance with one name more than any other. I will start where its safe, or wherever u tell me to. The hollow point boat tail design provides that extra margin of ballistic performance match shooters need to fire at long ranges under adverse conditions.

Is the sierra tipped match king the best choice for the ar. Stringent manufacturing controls give you what many experts and international shooters consider the most accurate match round available from a factory. Competitive shooters have relied on the consistent accuracy of sierras matchkings for decades, resulting in a history of state, national and world records that is the envy of our co. Since you dont skin the stinking nasty hair balls, the 70g sierra blitz king would be tops on your list to try, they are accurate in my 6 br.

The 90 grain matchking is the final product of a series of tests, covering both accuracy and exterior ballistics, to arrive at the. Barrel twist rate is 1 in 9 i think ultimately 400 yards and by 500 it. Sierra bullets sent me some bullets that were so new they had literally just come straight off of the press. Sierra just introduced a new 7mm bullet with a stunning 0. Jan 16, 2017 sierra offers new ultrahighbc 197gr 7mm.

Litz fieldtests bcs of sierra tipped matchkings daily bulletin. May 9th, 2015 litz fieldtests bcs of sierra tipped matchkings. Many shooters are aware of the previous level of awesome unleashed on the 5. For serious rifle competition, youll be in championship company with matchking bullets. Designed for service rifle competition in the m16a2ar15a2, our 22 caliber bullets have set an incredible number of new national records. I need some of your pet loads for the 107 sierra matchings for a 6br.

The major advantage of adding a tip to the bullet is the reduction of drag, producing a. These hollow point boat tail bullets have a small meplat to produce a higher ballistic coefficient. Posts about seating depth written by sierra bullets. These 168grain sierra matchking bullets are extremely accurate and reliable. Just the variation in the size of the meplat from lot to lot of the sierra 300 gr. To meet sierras strict quality requirements, our gilding metal requires three times more dimensional and quality control standards than is considered standard in the copper manufacturing industry.

Sierras strict adherence to quality standards results in extremely high uniformity and consistency in all its finished bullets. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. Federals gold medal ammo loaded with 168 grain sierra match king bullets is considered the commercial market leader for 308 match ammo. In the 223 and especially with the long 77 grain tmk seated at 2. These bullets are often used for varmint hunting, but sierra insists their best use is at the target range and in competitions. Is the sierra tipped match king the best choice for the ar ever. 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. Below are litzs findings for four out of the six bullets he has able to acquire and test so far. Sierra matchking bullets have set the standards worldwide for consistent accuracy in. Now that the new tipped matchking tmk bullets are being shipped and shooters are putting them to use i have received several calls regarding marking on the bullets ogive from the seating stem. With the success of the ar15m16 rifles in long range competition, the need was felt to maximize the ballistic potential of these rifles. Seating concerns with sierra tipped matchking tmk bullets. While the original mk26277gr smks bc is very close to that of the 147150 gr 7. Sierra bullets load data for 2018 new matchking bullets.

I was able to do some chronograph testing today of the new sierra tipped matchking out of my ar. What would you guys say is the max range before consistency is lost with a. I only use the rifle for deer hunting and the only target shootin i do is sighting in and practicing. Sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets. These specialty bullets are designed for extreme medium to longrange shooting. Due to the fact that the 77 grain bullet is the heaviest magazine length tolerant. This is not loaded ammunition requires 1x7 to 1x8 barrel twist.

Sierra 6mm 70 grain matchking hpbt predatormasters. Sierra matchking bullets 30 caliber 308 diameter 168 grain hollow point boat tail. Dabbling further, past 500 yards, shooters began trying 77 grain and heavier bullets with excellent results. Sierra matchking bullets have very thin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances in diameter and weight. A friend gave me 5 full boxes of federal sierra matchking gold match ammo for my 308. On the range or in the field, sierra bullets offer that extra margin of performance you can depend on. Federal utilizes their sierra matchking boattail bullet to provide extreme accuracy. Discussion in hunting started by bob4, feb 2, 2015.

G7 bc values here are the g7 bcs of the most common bullets used in competition and target shooting. The famous 77gr sierra matchking open tipped match 77gr smk otm design assures superb accuracy, flat trajectory, and high momentum delivery with low sensitivity to crosswinds at all ranges. For over 70 years, sierra bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of the most accurate bullets in the world. Their accuracy has been acclaimed worldwide and they have been used to win more target competitions than all target bullets from other manufacturers combined. You are going to have to have the right barrel to shoot the sierra. The huge deal is that bc ballistic coefficient has jumped from 0. The hollow point tip ensures consistent performance upon impact, while the boat tail increases straight trajectories at a greater distance. Federal uses the best ingredients in this proven recipe with carefully designed brass cases topped with sierra s incredibly consistent and concentric 168 grain hollow point boat tail bullets. Sorry if this has been answered before by an archives search found little info. Competitive shooters have relied on the consistent accuracy of sierra s matchkings for decades, resulting in a history of state, national and world records that is the envy of our competitors.

In this article, carroll pilant takes us on a behindthescenes look at the assembly line for the venerable matchking bullet, a favorite of high power and long distance shooters. Hornady match bullets 22 caliber 224 diameter 68 grain hollow point boat tail. My gun shoots the 105 bergers really good, but i wanted to try the sierras. The 22 caliber 90 grain hollow point boat tail was created in response to the increasing demands of long range shooters. Competitive shooters who want to win using factory rounds buy federal premium gold medal sierra matchking. May 09, 2015 litz fieldtests bcs of sierra tipped matchkings. Written by sierra bullets ballistic technician rich machholz now that the new tipped matchking tmk bullets are being shipped and shooters are putting them to use i have received several calls regarding marking on the bullets ogive from the seating. Today we offer over 160 different rifle and handgun bullets to satisfy nearly any need. These 50 rounds, manufactured by black hills, contain a 77 grain sierra matchking open tip match bullet that flies through the air with the accuracy and precision you expect from professional grade ammunition. Since your barrel likes the match king, chances are that your barrel will like the 70g blitz king and the 75g sierra hp. Federal uses the best ingredients in this proven recipe with carefully designed brass cases topped with sierras incredibly consistent and concentric 168 grain hollow point boat tail bullets. The bullet failed to expand and caused very little damage, eventually tumbling after finally losing stability on impact. Apr 20, 2016 written by sierra bullets ballistic technician rich machholz.