Remington Premier Match ammunition in .223 Remington with the 69-grain Sierra MatchKing boat tail hollow point (brand part no. 27680) is built for shooters who need their ammunition to shoot as well as their rifle can. Remington loads this round around the Sierra MatchKing, a bullet trusted across competitive shooting circles for its consistency. Premier Match ammunition goes through special loading practices beyond standard production runs, holding tighter tolerances shot to shot. In rifle ammunition built for tighter groups, this is the round that removes ammunition as the variable.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington, loaded to commercial SAAMI pressure.
• The bullet is a 69-grain Sierra MatchKing BTHP, shaped for match-grade consistency rather than defense or hunting.
• The muzzle velocity is approximately 3,000 fps, giving a flatter trajectory that simplifies holdovers at extended range.
• Premier Match loading uses special production practices, holding narrower tolerances than standard production ammunition.
• The case is reloadable brass, consistent in how it holds pressure and extracts.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, enough for a solid range session before restocking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shoot this in a 5.56 NATO rifle? Yes. This is a .223 Remington-pressure load, safe in rifles chambered for .223 Remington, .223 Wylde, or 5.56 NATO.

What is this load best suited for? It is built for match-grade accuracy in competition and serious range work rather than hunting or personal defense, thanks to the non-expanding Sierra MatchKing target bullet.

How fast does this round travel? Remington rates the 69-grain Sierra MatchKing BTHP at approximately 3,000 fps.

Buy the Remington Premier Match .223 Rem 69gr SMK BTHP

Serious rifle work calls for ammunition that gets out of the way and lets you shoot, and Premier Match is built to do exactly that. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.