Federal Gold Medal .223 Remington 69gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP (Federal part no. GM223M) is match ammunition built around one of the best-known target bullets in the sport. Federal pairs the 69-grain boat-tail hollow point with its Gold Medal primer, Federal brass and specially formulated propellant. The exclusive primer design is meant to give the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics in the industry. It is a competition and long-range load for shooters who want the same result from every round.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington, the designation Federal lists for this load.
• The bullet weighs 69 grains, a classic weight for .223 Remington match rifles.
• The bullet is the Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point, a design Federal selected for this load.
• Muzzle velocity is 2950 fps, the figure Federal publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 1333 foot-pounds, listed by Federal for the load.
• The ballistic coefficient is .301, a measure of how well the bullet resists drag.
• The G7 ballistic coefficient is .165, the figure long-range shooters use with G7-based solvers.
• The bullet length is 0.921 inch, which matters when you check fit against your rifle’s twist rate.
• Velocity at 500 yards is 1604 fps, with 394 foot-pounds of energy remaining.
• The case is Federal brass, loaded with a benchrest-quality Gold Medal primer for consistent ignition.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, and Federal lists the usage as competition, long range and target shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shoot this in a 5.56 NATO rifle? This is a .223 Remington load, and 5.56 NATO chambers are cut to accept .223 Remington cartridges.

What is a Sierra MatchKing bullet? It is a precision-built boat-tail hollow point that Federal describes as shot to win more matches than any other rifle bullet; it is a target design.

What is special about the Gold Medal primer? Federal says the exclusive primer design provides the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics in the industry.

Buy the Federal Gold Medal .223 Remington 69gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP, 20-Round Box

Match day rewards the shooter who removes variables, and this load removes a few. Sierra’s MatchKing bullet, Federal brass and a benchrest-quality primer arrive in every box. Order it with our other rifle ammunition for fast, insured shipping from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop.