The Sierra MatchKing .30 caliber (0.308″) 220 grain Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) is engineered for precision target shooting. MatchKing bullets are manufactured to tight concentricity and weight tolerances to deliver consistent ballistic performance and high ballistic coefficient. The design features a small meplat and boat tail profile to reduce drag and improve long-range stability. Sierra notes these bullets are intended primarily for target and match use and are not recommended for most hunting applications.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .308 / 7.62 NATO.
- Bullet weight is 220 grains.
- Bullet type is a Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) Match design.
- Packaging contains 100 bullets per box.
- Jacket material is copper.
- Core material is lead.
- Sectional density measures 0.331.
- Listed ballistic coefficient (G1) is 0.629.
- Recommended use is target shooting.
- This is part of Sierra’s MatchKing series.
Manufactured to exacting tolerances—with jackets drawn for concentricity and weights held to tight limits—these MatchKing HPBT bullets are built for shooters who demand repeatable accuracy and high ballistic performance at extended ranges. Their small meplat and boat tail profile help maintain a flat trajectory and reduced wind sensitivity, making them a solid choice for precision and competitive target applications.









