Sierra Releases NEW 183 grain 7mm (.284) MatchKing Bullet

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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.

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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.”
 
Should be a contender in the long range games. Initial thought is that this one should do well out past 1000.

I see Sierra is still taking the high road, and NOT recommending it's match bullets for hunting. Good for them.

Dave.
 
It's all semantics. Their 180 gr Matchking has a .661 BC as it is, I'm not sure how much gain one can expect from these 183 gr, but if Berger and Hornady have new bullets, I guess, Sierra has to play as well.
 
I am surprised it took HRN and Sierra so long to release new 7mm bullets.

Should be a very interesting 2016

Something to consider, in my testing, some of these new gen bullets are working well in Supersonic flight but suck in transonic. For those interested in ELR shooting, these may not be ideal bullets.

Jerry
 
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