Sierra 22 Cal 52gr HPBT MatchKing

Sierra 22 Cal 52gr HPBT MatchKing

The Sierra 22 Cal 52gr HPBT MatchKing is a precision bullet component engineered for target shooters and competitive handloaders, offering sub‑MOA accuracy and superb ballistic stability. As part of Sierra’s elite MatchKing series, this .224‑inch, 52gr Hollow Point Boat Tail (HPBT) bullet ensures consistent flight and superior downrange performance in benchrest, tactical rimfire replica rifles, and precision small-bore applications.

Featuring a hollow-point meplat and boat‑tail base, the 22 Cal 52gr HPBT MatchKing achieves a G1 ballistic coefficient of approximately 0.325, enhancing trajectory flatness and wind resistance at mid‑range distances. Its .224″ diameter accommodates common small-caliber centerfire rifles like .223 Rem and 22 PPC, making it versatile for target shooting, competition, and varmint control.

Manufactured to tight tolerances—52.0 grains weight, 0.224″ diameter, 0.860″ overall length, and a sectional density of about 0.169—the Sierra 22 Cal 52gr HPBT MatchKing delivers uniform jacket thickness, concentric meplat, and precise boat‑tail shaping. These features collectively ensure excellent group consistency, minimal flyer incidence, and reliable seating in necked-down rifle cases.

Designed for barrels with 1:12 to 1:14 twist rates, this bullet pays precision dividends in competition and long-range small-bore shooting. The controlled hollow-point tip allows precise sight-in loads while the boat-tail base maintains stable supersonic performance. Reloaders frequently report repeatable sub‑½‑MOA accuracy in match-grade rifles when paired with quality brass and match primers.

As a component bullet, the Sierra 22 Cal 52gr HPBT MatchKing gives reloaders full control over powder selection, primer choice, and seating depth—enabling optimized loads for specific shooting setups. It is not factory‑loaded ammunition; rather, it provides competitive-level performance for serious shooters tuning loads to their firearms.

In summary, the Sierra 22 Cal 52gr HPBT MatchKing is a top-tier component bullet offering match-grade precision, aerodynamic efficiency, and handloader flexibility. Ideal for precision benchrest, tactical rimfire-style shooting, and varmint accuracy, this 52gr MatchKing delivers reliable, competition-ready performance.