Sierra 25 Cal 90gr HPBT

Sierra 25 Cal 90gr HPBT MatchKing

The Sierra 25 Cal 90gr HPBT MatchKing is a precision component bullet engineered for competitive long-range shooting, varmint control, and tactical target applications. As part of Sierra’s acclaimed MatchKing series, this .257‑inch, 90‑grain hollow-point boat-tail bullet delivers superior aerodynamic performance, consistent accuracy, and reliable flight stability.

Featuring a finely crafted hollow-point meplat and tapered boat-tail base, the 25 Cal 90gr HPBT MatchKing achieves a G1 ballistic coefficient of approximately 0.440. This aerodynamic design reduces drag and wind drift, supporting flat trajectories and velocity retention across mid-to-long-range distances. Its .257″ diameter is compatible with popular cartridges such as .25-06 Remington, .257 Weatherby Magnum, and .25 Creedmoor.

Manufactured to exacting factory tolerances—90.0 grains weight, 0.257″ diameter, approximately 0.980″ overall length, and a sectional density near 0.196—the Sierra 25 Cal 90gr HPBT MatchKing ensures uniform jacket thickness, precise meplat alignment, and concentric boat-tail geometry. These attributes enhance in-flight consistency, minimize group dispersion, and support benchrest-level shot placement.

Optimized for barrels with twist rates between 1:9 and 1:10, this bullet delivers sub‑½‑MOA accuracy in both bolt-action and precision semi-auto rifles. Handloaders consistently report tight, repeatable groups when building loads with match primers and premium brass. The hollow-point base aids in seating consistency and sight-in uniformity.

As a component bullet, the Sierra 25 Cal 90gr HPBT MatchKing gives handloaders full control over powder, primer selection, and seating depth—enabling precise tuning for trajectory, recoil, and terminal performance. It is not factory-loaded ammunition but a high-quality bullet component ideal for shooters seeking match-grade precision in .25-caliber platforms.

In summary, the Sierra 25 Cal 90gr HPBT MatchKing is a top-tier hollow-point boat-tail bullet that balances aerodynamic efficiency, competitive accuracy, and handloader flexibility. Ideal for precision target shooting, varmint control, and long-range load development, this 90gr MatchKing delivers consistent, high-performance results.