Sierra Releases NEW 183 grain 7mm (.284) MatchKing Bullet
High-BC 7mm bullets are favored by many of the top long-range and F-Class (Open) shooters. Now, thanks to Sierra Bullets, there is a new “heavy-weight contender” in the 7mm match bullet category. Sierra has just introduced an all-new 183 grain 7mm HPBT MatchKing, part # 1983. This impressive new projectile boasts a 0.707 G1 Ballistic Coefficient (at 2300+ fps), plus — get this — it comes “tipped” from the factory. The final meplat tipping operation ensures a higher, more uniform BC. Recommended barrel twist rate is 1:8″ or faster.
Sierra says its new 183gr 7mm MatchKing has a modern, low-drag shape: “A sleek 27-caliber elongated ogive and a final meplat reducing operation (pointing) provide an increased ballistic coefficient for optimal wind resistance and velocity retention. To ensure precise bullet to bore alignment, a unique bearing surface to ogive junction uses the same 1.5 degree angle commonly found in match rifle chamber throats.
The new 7mm 183gr HPBT bullets will be available in boxes of 500 bullets (#1983C) with MSRP of $256.34 per box and boxes of 100 bullet (#1983) with MSRP of $51.80 per box. NOTE: Sierra states that “MatchKing® and Tipped MatchKing® bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications.”
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Good for Sierra! I look forward to trying these.
When I look at the calendar and see the Battle of San Juan Hill (1898) and Spion Kop (1900) and the British Army’s development of the 276 Petersen and the 280 British, not to mention the dominance of the 280 Ross at Bisley in 1908, 1912 and 1913, I can’t help but wonder what would have been different if we had listened to the ballistics over the bullying demands of politics…
Good to see another heavy 7mm on the market at last.
Very impressive. I’d be interested to know the G1 at 2800+ FPS