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.308 | 175gr | Sierra MatchKing bullet load data

.308 | 175gr | Sierra MatchKing

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MatchKing
Contains lead
SKU: 2275
Twist: 1:13.5

The Sierra MatchKing bullet is a non-lead-free, highly regarded hollow point boat tail (HPBT) design, recognized for its exceptionally aerodynamic shape and uniformity. Engineered for superior accuracy, the MatchKing features a sleek, elongated profile with a precision-formed boat tail, minimizing drag for stable, long-range trajectories. It is most suitable for competitive target shooting, benchrest, and long-range precision applications, where tight groupings and consistent performance are paramount. Not recommended for hunting due to limited expansion.

Specifications

Weight

175 gr (11.34 g)

Diameter

0.308″ (7.82 mm)

Sectional Density

0.264

BC G1

0.505

BC G7

0.243

Type

MatchKing

Min. Twist

1:13.5

Related Load Recipes

Load recipes using .308 | 175gr | MatchKing are available in the following cartridges:

.300 WSM

.308 Norma Mag.

.308 Win. Ackley Improved

7.5 x 55 Swiss

.308 Win.

.30-06 Spring.

.300 Win. Mag.

.30 R Blaser

.300 Weath. Mag.

.300 Blaser Mag.

.300 PRC

.300 Norma Mag.

.30 Nosler

.300 Rem. Ultra Mag.

.30-40 Krag

.30 Super Fl. H&H

.30 TC

.30-06 R Stief

.300 CR

.300 H&H Mag.

.300 Lapua Mag.

.30-378 Weath. Mag.

.300 RCM

.300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag.

.300 Savage

.30-06 Ackley Improved

.300 HAM'R

.308 Marlin Express

.307 Win.

7.5 x 54 mm MAS

7.62 UKM

7.62 x 53 R Fin.

.30 Fl. N.E. Purdey

7.82 Warbird

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.308 | 180gr | VULKAN

Norma · 180gr · BC 0.31

.308 | 180gr | SST InterLock

Hornady · 180gr · BC 0.48

.308 | 180gr | Bondstrike

Norma · 180gr · BC 0.615

.308 | 178gr | ELD-Match

Hornady · 178gr · BC 0.547

.308 | 175gr | Custom Competition

Nosler · 175gr · BC 0.505

.311 | 180gr | SP BT

Prvi Partizan · 180gr · BC 0.425

.308 | 180gr | AccuBond

Nosler · 180gr · BC 0.507

.308 | 177gr | Hollow Point Boat Tail - Closed Nose

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Community Load Data for .308 | 175gr | MatchKing

Loads for .308 | 175gr | MatchKing from our community:

32 loads

cartridgePowderBarrel (in)Charge (gr)OAL (in)Max. Pressure (psi)Muzzle Velocity (fps)
.308 Win.Hodgdon VARGET26.042.52.77555322 (92%)2651
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N15024.043.02.80043981 (73%)2444
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N15024.041.02.80037964 (63%)2343
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.81051198 (85%)2503
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.81054839 (91%)2556
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.81052953 (88%)2530
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.81056753 (94%)2582
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.80057159 (95%)2585
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N13524.0••.•2.8007 (0%)2500
.308 Win.Vihtavuori N14024.0••.•2.8008 (0%)2572
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.86050691 (84%)2470
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.86056478 (94%)2552
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.81158827 (98%)2569
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.86054766 (91%)2526
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.86058813 (98%)2579
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.86056753 (94%)2589
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.86054868 (91%)2562
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.80053185 (88%)2533
.308 Win.Hodgdon Hodgdon VARGET20.9••.•2.86055535 (92%)2536
.308 Win.Reload Swiss RS 5226.0••.•2.8157 (0%)2625
.308 Win.Reload Swiss RS 5226.0••.•2.8007 (0%)2621
.308 Win.Hodgdon VARGET20.0••.•2.80052098 (87%)2480
.308 Win.IMR 406418.0••.•2.80046818 (78%)2375
.308 Win.VECTAN Tu 500024.0••.•2.75846818 (78%)2411
.308 Win.VECTAN Tu 500024.0••.•2.75840350 (67%)2313
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