The Sierra MatchKing 90‑grain .22 caliber (.224 dia) MatchKing is a long-range specialty reloading bullet engineered for target and precision shooting. MatchKing bullets are produced to tight concentricity and weight tolerances to support consistent ballistic performance. These bullets feature a small hollow point meplat and a boat tail profile intended to improve ballistic coefficient and reduce drag. Sierra notes these bullets are primarily intended for target use and specifies compatibility guidance for AR-15 platform twist rates and loading.
Key Specifications
- The bullet diameter is .224 inches.
- The bullet weight is 90 grains.
- The bullet style is a Jacketed Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT).
- Each box contains 50 bullets.
- There are 5 boxes per case.
- The jacket material is copper and the core material is lead.
- The published Ballistic Coefficient (G1) is 0.563.
- Sectional density is listed as .256.
- Recommended use is target / long-range shooting.
- Sierra indicates these bullets are designed for AR-15 twist rates not slower than 1:8″ and note they must be seated to an OAL requiring single loading in M16/AR-15 series magazines.
Built to exacting tolerances and intended for shooters focused on precision, the Sierra MatchKing 90 gr .224 HPBT offers reliable ballistic performance for competitive and long-range target work. Its slim meplat and boat tail profile deliver a high ballistic coefficient, while tight weight and concentricity control help produce consistent groups when loads are developed carefully. For reloaders seeking a proven target bullet in .22 caliber, this MatchKing provides the construction and specifications expected from Sierra’s MatchKing series.
