Sierra 22 Cal 80gr HPBT MatchKing

Sierra 22 Cal 80gr HPBT MatchKing

The Sierra 22 Cal 80gr HPBT MatchKing is a high-performance component bullet designed for precision handloaders and competition shooters seeking long-range accuracy, low drag, and consistent terminal performance in .22-caliber rifles. Featuring a hollow-point Spitzer boat-tail profile, this .224‑inch, 80‑grain projectile delivers superior flight stability and tight group placement across small-bore platforms.

Crafted with a finely contoured Spitzer ogive, hollow-point cavity, and tapered boat-tail base, the 80gr HPBT MatchKing achieves a G1 ballistic coefficient of approximately 0.380. This high BC minimizes drag and wind drift, facilitating sustained supersonic flight and flat shooting trajectories—ideal for calibers such as .223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, and .224 Valkyrie.

Manufactured to Sierra’s precise component tolerances—80.0 grains weight, 0.224″ diameter, approximately 0.950″ overall length, and a sectional density near 0.181—the bullet features uniform jacket thickness, concentric hollow-point geometry, and consistent boat-tail construction. These attributes contribute to repeatable seating pressure, stable chamber behavior, and sub‑MOA accuracy in handloads.

Optimized for rifles with typical twist rates between 1:8 and 1:12, the Sierra 22 Cal 80gr HPBT MatchKing performs best at velocities from 2,800 to 3,100 fps. Shooters report excellent vertical consistency, reliable wind resistance, and tight grouping even at ranges extending beyond 500 yards—making this bullet a solid choice for varmint hunting, benchrest competition, and tactical drills.

As a component bullet, the Sierra 22 Cal 80gr HPBT MatchKing provides handloaders full control over powder selection, primer choice, and seating depth—enabling tailored load recipes for trajectory, recoil management, and target-specific performance. It is not factory-loaded ammunition but a premium hollow-point Spitzer MatchKing component built for elite rifle accuracy and custom use.