Sierra MatchKing Rifle Bullets, .22 Cal .224-Inch 95gr HPBT (500ct) (brand part no. 1396C) bring long-range accuracy and extreme performance to .22 caliber shooters through a sleek elongated ogive and a final meplat-pointing operation that boosts ballistic coefficient for better wind resistance and velocity retention. A unique bearing-surface-to-ogive junction uses the same 1.5-degree angle found in many match rifle chamber throats, ensuring precise bullet-to-bore alignment shot after shot. This bullet requires a barrel twist rate of 1-in-6.5 inches or faster to stabilize properly. As with the rest of the MatchKing line, Sierra does not recommend this bullet for most hunting applications.

Key Specifications

• Elongated Ogive with Meplat-Pointing increases ballistic coefficient for better wind resistance and velocity retention.
• 1.5-Degree Bearing-to-Ogive Junction matches the angle common in match rifle chamber throats for precise bullet-to-bore alignment.
• 1-in-6.5-Inch Twist Rate Required or faster, to stabilize this bullet properly in flight.
• 0.600 BC at 1600 FPS and Above is the ballistic coefficient Sierra publishes for this bullet’s fastest velocity band.
• 0.556 BC Between 1440 and 1600 FPS covers the mid velocity range as the bullet slows downrange.
• 0.506 BC at 1400 FPS and Below is the published coefficient for the slowest velocity band.
• 95-Grain Weight is tuned for this .22 caliber match bullet’s flight characteristics.
• .22 Cal, .224-Inch Diameter confirms the exact bullet diameter this set is manufactured for.
• 500-Count Box supplies enough bullets for extended load development and match practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What twist rate does this bullet need? A barrel twist rate of 1-in-6.5 inches or faster is required to stabilize it properly.

What’s this bullet’s ballistic coefficient? Sierra publishes 0.600 at 1600 fps and above, 0.556 between 1440 and 1600 fps, and 0.506 at 1400 fps and below.

Is this bullet good for hunting? Sierra does not recommend MatchKing bullets for most hunting applications; they’re built and tested for target accuracy.

Buy the Sierra MatchKing Rifle Bullets, .22 Cal .224-Inch 95gr HPBT (500ct)

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