Sierra bullets manual contains the confirmed data for rifle and handgun cartridges in one volume. The major advantage of adding a tip to the bullet is the reduction of drag, producing a more favorable ballistic coefficient. Whether you are varmint hunting, target shooting or on duty protecting our country, black hills 5. Flatbase hunting bullets designed for a combination of penetration and expansion in medium and heavy game. Sierra s bc s are measured by live fire, and are typically pretty accurate if the. Sierras new 110gr 6mm matchking is so new you wont even find it on sierras website. There arent that many premium match designs on the market, but the best ones available, such as the berger 180gr vld, are truly superior. Im curious to see what kinda results you guys get with the new sierra bullets. New rifle product categories black hills ammunition. Litz adds 6mm bullet profiles for 107gr smk and 105gr a. The new 195grain tipped matchking tmk boasts an impressive 0. Furthermore, rather than simply copy the bcs from bryans. Since sierras announcement of their line of tipped matchking s, ive gotten a lot of requests to test them for bc.
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. Sierra bullets is excited to release load data for four of our newest bullets. The sierra 175gr matchking is also a proven performer in longrange and fclass matches. Check out the henry krank blog post that covers all you need to know about the sierra bullet selection. Sierras 77grain bullet delivered great accuracy at long range.
For example, while sierras famous and wellrespected 77grain matchking has an advertised g1 ballistic coefficient of. Sierra matchking hpbt projectiles are widely accepted as the most accurate projectiles on the market. The newer tmk is more of a vld style which well have a much narrower tuning window. However, since bryan is now the ballistician for berger bullets and berger uses bryans numbers, bryans numbers are not an independent test of the manufacturers claims in this case. Look no further than federal premiums gold medal sierra match king 308 win 168 gr hpbt ammo. 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. This is the classification for sierras preeminent target bullets. Since its introduction, it has proven to be a versatile design and is now expanding out into other firearms. New 77 tipped smks have the bc of the previous 80gr. The 90grain matchking features a ballistic coefficient of.
Bc per bryan litz book applied ballistics for long range shooting. Hornady match bullets 22 caliber 224 diameter 68 grain hollow point boat tail. I was able to do some chronograph testing today of the new sierra tipped matchking out of my ar. Whether you are varmint hunting, target shooting or on duty protecting our country, black hills factory new ammo is designed to provide you with optimum results. What range of varget load are people using fo a 30 target action bolt gun. Maybe next issue of their manual will have bolt action data for the 77 s. 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 bullets have very thin jackets drawn to an exacting concentricity standard of 0. Sierra matchking bullets 22 cal 224 diameter 77 grain hollow point. An acetal resin tip, enhanced secant ogives and boattail bases maximize ballistic coefficients, creating an extremely aerodynamic projectile that minimizes bullet drop and wind drift. This is intended for 1 in 7 to 1 in 8 twist barrels. This is the ammo shawn mckenna used to become the first civilian in. Please allow up to 5 days for your order to process. 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. What started as a small dream has become a multimillion dollar international business selling ammunition, reloading supplies and accessories. All matchkings offer variable ballistic coefficients bc as to velocity and comparing the tmks to the 69 and 77grain bthps shows considerable increases in the bcs.
As we posted last month, will, from ar15 hunter, had great results at the range while shooting the blackhills loaded 5. 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. The bullet is longer than the hollow point variety. Factory remanufactured product categories black hills. Sierra has enhanced a segment of the matchking line by adding the acetal resin tip, thus crowning the tipped matchking tmk bullet line. Dec 18, 2014 sierra bullets has announced the release of their. Sierra 107gr matchking, hpbt sierras 107gr matchking has been used reliably in many medium to highcapacity 6mm chamberings for many years. Sierra tipped matchkings bc test results long range. Its the bullet form, not just its weight, that has the strongest influence on all this. Originally designed and developed for 300 meter international matches, the 150 grain. Bullets, cartridges, and powders are included in the traditional sierra format that reloaders have always liked.
Feb 01, 2011 bc per bryan litz book applied ballistics for long range shooting. Sierra matchking for hunting page 2 shooters forum. Sierras strict adherence to quality standards, including a requirement for three times more dimensional and structural quality control, results in extremely high uniformity and therefore, uniform performance in all its finished bullets. Black hills is known through the shooting industry for combining the finest components available to build the best ammunition in the business. Our customers are specialists in their respective shooting sports or duties. Their accuracy has been acclaimed worldwide and they have been used to win more target competitions than all target bullets from other manufacturers combined. Sierra matchking bullets 30 caliber 308 diameter 168 grain hollow point boat tail.
The manual covers the reloading process, tools, equipment, and firearms cleaning. Sierra gameking bullets are designed for hunting at long ranges. If were working with a horrid 100 fps muzzle velocity change, that means one bullet could lauch at 2550 and the next might hit 2650, in the extreme. Many shooting experts consider this the most accurate match round available from a factory. I have no idea weather the tmk had the same considerations. 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. At 107 grains, this bullet is heavy enough to have a respectablyhigh bc while not being excessively long. You can now purchase expanding bullets for your rifle online, over the phone or instore without the need of a firearms license.
Sierra matchking bullets have set the standards worldwide for consistent accuracy in. Sierra gameking bullets also feature a boat tail design for the ballistic advantage of match bullets. Federal loads its premium gold medal centerfire rifle ammo with the best components made and holds their manufacturing processes to exact tolerances to deliver the kind of extreme accuracy necessary for winning competitions. Winter 2009 in the publication of canadas dominion rifle club, there was an article on 90gr. For serious rifle competition, youll be in championship company with matchking bullets. Sierra tipped matchking tmk bullets 22 cal 224 diameter. This bullet has set new records and won national championships in such diverse competitions as national match high power and silhouette. The hollow point boat tail design provides that extra margin of ballistic performance match shooters need to fire at long ranges under adverse conditions. Sierra matchking bullets have very thin jackets and are held to exacting tolerances in diameter and weight. Sierra reloading bullets for sale online able ammo. I have called sierra and they say they didnt know the 77 would be so successful in bolt actions.
For shooters that train extensively, our remanufactured line offers rugged dependability at a tidy price. Several bullets were used during the development process, including the 73grain berger, 77grain sierra matchking, and 77grain nosler hpbt. Matchkings are the pride of the sierra bullet family, unmatched worldwide and truly world class in all respects. Gold medal ammunition uses sierra matchking hollow point boat tail bullets, acclaimed by worldclass riflemen as. Federal gold medal rifle ammo gold medal sierra matchking long range isnt just a distance. Just bought some 77 tmks from wideners to test myself.
The driving motivation for the design of each matchking bullet is accuracy. This bullet is the middle brother in the heavy end of sierras 6mm target bullet lineup. I started a grain less than my standard load and worked up to my standard load. That said, with right twist can shoot anything from your bolt rifle.
Comparing advertised ballistic coefficients with independent measurements 2 berger line litz 2009. Although they are recognized around the world for record. This commitment to performance has established a tradition of precision for which were known throughout the world. Comparing advertised ballistic coefficients with independent. The 69 and 77 grain standard sierra matchking was designed specifically 4 ar type weapons and if you shot it magazine length. Designed for service rifle competition in the m16a2ar15a2, our 22 caliber bullets have set an incredible number of new national records. Below are my findings for the 4 out of 6 bullets ive been able to acquire and test so far. Federal utilizes their sierra matchking boattail bullet to provide extreme accuracy. Nosler custom competition bullets 22 caliber 224 diameter 77 grain hollow point boat tail. Put simply, the bc of these bullets means the projectile shoots flatter and slips through the wind better. This ammo is built with the same commitment to performance and dependability found in our entire line so you can rest assured. Jetzt neu 223 rem match, 77gr sierra match king hpbt.
The 77 grain tipped matchking tmk allows seating to an oal that permits cartridges to be loaded into m16ar15 magazines. With our load data you can search by caliber, bullet weight, powder, powder manufacturer or a combination of all four. Best 308 rifle for accuracy 41 matching articles field. Sierra tipped matchking rifle bullets provide shooters with a ballistic advantage for accurate shot placement at ultra long range. Sierra tipped matchking rifle bullets bass pro shops. Sierra matchking bullets 22 cal 224 diameter 77 grain. Large selection of sierra bullets for reloading in a wide range of calibers including sierra.
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. Its 2600 fps muzzle velocity becomes 2450 at 100 yards and 1750 at 600 yards i rounded these numbers. A positive gain in addition to the change listed above, a select few eldx and eld match bullets initially had bc values that were determined from prototype bullets. While they are recognized around the world for recordsetting accuracy, matchking and tipped matchking bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications. 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. Hornady match bullets 22 caliber 224 diameter 75 grain hollow point boat tail. Even when driven at modest velocity, the matchking has impressive exterior ballistics and longrange performance. Sierra tipped matchking tmk bullets 22 caliber 224 diameter 60 grain polymer tip boat tail. The truth is that load data varies significantly for max loads from book to book and.
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