Federal Premium Gold Medal .308 Winchester 168-grain Sierra MatchKing BTHP ammunition (part no. GM308M) is the load that built Federal’s reputation among competitive and precision shooters, and it remains one of the most widely used factory match rounds in .308. Federal Ammunition loads the 168-grain Sierra MatchKing’s boat-tail hollow-point profile with Gold Medal match primers and Federal-manufactured brass, all built to Federal Premium’s strictest specifications for accuracy, pressure, and velocity. It is the round that has anchored countless service rifle and precision rifle programs for decades. In rifle ammunition for serious accuracy work, this is the .308 load other match ammo gets compared to.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester, the standard-bearer for factory precision rifle ammunition.
• The bullet weighs 168 grains, the classic Sierra MatchKing weight that built the .308’s match reputation.
• The bullet is a Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point, hand-selected and built purely for accuracy.
• The load uses Gold Medal match primers, chosen for consistent, reliable ignition shot to shot.
• The brass is Federal-manufactured, held to tight tolerances for uniform case capacity.
• The load is built to Federal Premium’s strictest specifications for pressure, velocity, and accuracy.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, shipped 10 boxes to the case.
• A full box ships at approximately 1.2375 lb.
• Cost runs about $1.70 per round, in line with premium factory match ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 168-grain still a competitive weight in .308 for long-range matches? Yes, the 168-grain Sierra MatchKing remains a proven choice for service rifle and mid-range precision competition, though some long-range shooters step up to 175 grains for extended distances.

Is the MatchKing’s hollow point built to expand like a hunting bullet? No, the open tip is a byproduct of the match-grade forming process, built purely for concentricity and accuracy rather than terminal expansion.

Buy Federal Gold Medal .308 Winchester 168gr Sierra MatchKing

Decades of competitive .308 shooters have trusted this exact load, and it still holds up against modern factory match ammo. Feed the rifle a case and find its true accuracy potential. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.