Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing .308 Winchester 175 Grain BTHP is a match-grade rifle load designed for precision target and long-range shooting, pairing 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 profile is designed for stability and consistent long-range performance.
Uniform match jacket – Jacket consistency is intended to support low dispersion and repeatable accuracy at distance.
Benchrest-quality primer – Gold Medal primer design is intended to promote consistent ignition and shot-to-shot uniformity.
Specially formulated propellant – Powder selection is tuned to support consistent velocity and predictable trajectory.
Specifications
Model number – GM308M2.
Cartridge – .308 Winchester.
Bullet weight – 175 grain.
Bullet type – Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point (BTHP).
Listed muzzle velocity – 2,600 feet per second (varies by firearm and barrel length).
Listed muzzle energy – 2,627 foot-pounds (varies by firearm and barrel length).
Ballistic coefficient – 0.505 (G1).
Ballistic coefficient – 0.250 (G7).
Bullet length – 1.242 inches.
Case material – Brass.
Primer type – Centerfire, non-corrosive.
Rounds per box – 20 cartridges.
Primary application – Competition, long-range, and target shooting.
Competing Items
Hornady Match .308 Winchester 178 gr ELD Match – Long-range match load using a high-BC projectile design.
Black Hills Match .308 Winchester 175 gr BTHP – Match-grade alternative commonly offered with 175-grain BTHP bullets.
IMI Razor Core .308 Winchester 175 gr Match – Precision-oriented .308 match load built around consistent long-range performance.
Winchester Match .308 Winchester BTHP offerings – Factory match ammunition positioned for precision target shooting.
Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing .308 Winchester 175 Grain BTHP is well suited to shooters who want a proven 175-grain match load for training, competition, and precision rifle work where consistency and predictable downrange behavior are the priorities.
