Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing .308 Winchester 168 Grain BTHP (500-round pack) is a match-grade rifle load designed for precision target shooting, combining Federal’s Gold Medal component standards with the Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point bullet for consistent external ballistics and repeatable accuracy.
 
Key Features
Sierra MatchKing BTHP bullet – Boat-tail hollow point match projectile design is intended for stability and consistent long-range performance.
Uniform match jacket – Bullet jacket consistency is designed to support repeatable accuracy, especially at longer distances.
Gold Medal primer – Benchrest-quality primer design is intended to promote consistent ignition and low shot-to-shot variation.
Match-prepped brass – Brass case quality and consistency are intended to support uniform chamber sealing and extraction.
Long-range and competition focus – Built to prioritize accuracy and consistency rather than terminal expansion.
 
Specifications
Model number – GM308M500.
Cartridge – .308 Winchester.
Bullet weight – 168 grain.
Bullet type – Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point (BTHP).
Muzzle velocity – 2,650 feet per second (varies by firearm and barrel length).
Muzzle energy – 2,619 foot-pounds (varies by firearm and barrel length).
Ballistic coefficient – 0.462 (G1).
Ballistic coefficient – 0.224 (G7).
Bullet length – 1.220 inches.
Case material – Brass.
Rounds per box – 20 cartridges.
Package quantity – 500 cartridges.
Intended use – Competition, long-range, and target shooting.
 
Competing Items
Hornady Match .308 Winchester – Match-oriented .308 loads using BTHP or polymer-tipped match bullets.
Black Hills Match .308 Winchester – Precision-focused match loads commonly offered with 168-grain match bullets.
Winchester Match .308 Winchester – Factory match ammunition positioned for target and long-range use.
Norma Match .308 Winchester – Match-grade .308 offerings aimed at consistency and accuracy.
 
Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing .308 Winchester 168 Grain BTHP (500-round pack) is best suited to shooters who want a proven 168-grain match load in a higher-count format for training, matches, and precision rifle work where consistency is the priority.