HSM Game King .243 Winchester 85-grain Sierra GameKing Spitzer Boat Tail ammunition (part no. 2439N) loads a proven Sierra hunting bullet into a mild-recoiling, flat-shooting cartridge. HSM tops this 85-grain bullet with Sierra’s GameKing spitzer profile, engineered to carry velocity downrange while the jacket expands reliably on game-sized targets. The boat-tail base trims aerodynamic drag for a flatter trajectory than a flat-base bullet would manage at the same weight. In rifle ammunition for deer and similarly sized game, this is a proven bullet loaded by a smaller American manufacturer at a practical price.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a mild-recoiling, flat-shooting cartridge popular with hunters of all experience levels.
• The bullet weighs 85 grains, a solid mid-weight option for deer-sized game.
• The bullet is a Sierra GameKing spitzer boat tail, built to expand reliably on game while carrying velocity downrange.
• The boat-tail base trims aerodynamic drag for a flatter trajectory than a flat-base bullet of the same weight.
• The cases are brass, and each box holds 20 rounds, shipped 25 boxes to the case.
• Cost runs about $1.88 per round for a proven hunting bullet.
• This load is built for bolt-action rifles chambered in .243 Winchester.
• HSM loads this Sierra component bullet without the overhead of a major national brand, keeping cost per round competitive.
• The spitzer profile also holds a flatter trajectory than a round-nose or flat-point bullet of the same weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a GameKing and a MatchKing bullet? Sierra builds the GameKing’s jacket to expand reliably on game-sized targets, while the MatchKing is built purely for accuracy and is not intended to expand.

What game is the 85-grain .243 GameKing suited for? Its mid-weight and reliable expansion make it a solid choice for deer and similarly sized game.

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A proven Sierra hunting bullet does not need a premium price tag to perform in the field. Load up before the season starts. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.