Sierra MatchKing X bullets in 6.5mm (.264-inch), 142 grains (brand part no. 1743), are a hollow-point boat-tail bullet sharing MatchKing’s match-grade accuracy with reliable expansion for hunting, Boat Tail bullets built for dual-purpose match shooting and hunting. Sold 100 per box, these are component bullets for handloaders who want to build their own 6.5mm (.264-inch) ammunition rather than buy factory loads.

Key Specifications

• 6.5mm (.264-inch) caliber, matching this bullet to that bore diameter.
• 142 grains, a weight suited to dual-purpose match shooting and hunting.
• Built on Sierra’s MatchKing X platform: a hollow-point boat-tail bullet sharing MatchKing’s match-grade accuracy with reliable expansion for hunting.
• Boat Tail design.
• Sold 100 per box — component bullets only, no cases, primers, or powder included.
• Shares the same ogive profile and external dimensions as the standard 142-grain MatchKing, so seating dies don’t need adjustment when switching loads.
• Engineered for reliable expansion at midrange velocities, unlike the target-only standard MatchKing.
• Delivers match-grade accuracy while also being usable as a hunting bullet, a dual-purpose design.
• The Boat Tail profile keeps the same low-drag flight characteristics as the standard MatchKing line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cases, primers, or powder included? No. These are component bullets only — you’ll supply your own brass, primers, and powder as part of handloading.

What is the MatchKing X bullet built for? Sierra’s MatchKing X line is built for dual-purpose match shooting and hunting.

How is MatchKing X different from standard MatchKing? MatchKing X (MKX) is engineered to expand reliably on game at midrange velocities, while the standard MatchKing is a target-only bullet not intended to expand or built for hunting.

Buy Sierra MatchKing X 6.5mm (.264-inch) 142gr Bullets

Handloaders building precision 6.5mm (.264-inch) ammunition should look at Sierra’s MatchKing X bullets for consistent, repeatable performance. Order them from Sierra and browse the rest of our reloading bullets from a Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.