Are Sierra MatchKing bullets good?
I love to shoot my precision rifles at long range. I’ve had great success with match bullets from Berger, Hornady, and Lapua, but I shoot Sierra’s MatchKing the most because it is accurate, affordable, and available in factory ammunition from several makers.
Does Sierra make good ammo?
It is widely known Sierra makes some of the best bullets for handloaders anywhere on the landscape. After all, they’ve been doing it for over 70 years.
What does HPBT mean?
hollow point boat tail bullet
The hollow point boat tail bullet (HP-BT) – also known as the boat tail hollow point or BTHP ammo – is primarily a rifle ammunition used for hunting big game at long range, and is sometimes used as a coyote and wolf ammo.
Is HPBT good for hunting?
The HP-BT bullet is usually more accurate than normal HP bullets at long range due to the tapered end. This can be very noticeable while hunting or long-range target shooting. Quite a bit of this accuracy will depend on the shooter and the weapon being used, but the tip of the bullet will be a factor as well.
Can you hunt with HPBT bullets?
The hollow point boat tail bullet (HP-BT) – also known as the boat tail hollow point or BTHP ammo – is primarily a rifle ammunition used for hunting big game at long range, and is sometimes used as a coyote and wolf ammo.
What is HPBT ammo?
What is the new 175 grain MatchKing bullet?
The result was the new 175 grain #2275 MatchKing bullet. This bullet has also generated considerable interest among competitive Service Rifle match shooters. A higher ballistic coefficient compared to the 168 grain bullet (#2200) allows it to remain supersonic at 1000 yards when fired from 308/7.62mm caliber Service Rifles.
What kind of bullet is a HPBT MatchKing?
HPBT MATCHKING .30 CALIBER/7.62MM 175 GR. HPBT MATCHKING MatchKings® are the pride of the Sierra bullet family, unmatched worldwide and truly world class in all respects.
Are Sierra MatchKing bullets good for hunting?
Sierra’s famous MatchKing® design assures superb accuracy, flat trajectory, and high momentum delivery with low sensitivity to crosswinds at all ranges. While they are recognized around the world for record-setting accuracy, MatchKing® and Tipped MatchKing® bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications.