The Sierra MatchKing Rifle Bullets in 6.5mm/.264 caliber, 142 grain hollow point boat tail (Sierra part no. 1742C) give competitive shooters a heavier option in Sierra’s legendary MatchKing line. Made by Sierra, this 500-count box is popular among handloaders working with the resurgent 6.5mm bore, including 6.5x55mm and other 6.5mm sporting and service cartridges. Compared to Sierra’s 140-grain #1740 bullet, this 142-grain design carries a longer ogive radius for a higher ballistic coefficient and reduced sensitivity to crosswinds.

Key Specifications

• Sized for 6.5mm/.264 caliber rifles, matching popular 6.5mm competition and hunting cartridges.
• Each bullet weighs 142 grains, a heavier option than Sierra’s 140-grain #1740 bullet.
• Sold in a bulk 500-count box, suited to high-volume competition and practice shooting.
• Carries a longer ogive radius than the 140-grain #1740, raising ballistic coefficient.
• Delivers reduced sensitivity to crosswinds thanks to its higher ballistic coefficient.
• Requires a barrel twist rate of 1 turn in 8 inches or faster for proper stabilization.
• Popular among competitive HighPower and Metallic Silhouette shooters for the 6.5mm bore.
• Not recommended for most hunting applications; the MatchKing is purpose-built for target accuracy.
• Ships at approximately 10.34 pounds per box, reflecting the bulk 500-count fill.

Frequently Asked Questions

What twist rate does this bullet need? It requires a barrel twist rate of 1 turn in 8 inches or faster to stabilize properly.

How does this compare to Sierra’s 140-grain 6.5mm bullet? The 142-grain #1742 has a longer ogive radius, giving it a higher ballistic coefficient and less sensitivity to crosswinds.

Is the MatchKing suitable for hunting? No, Sierra does not recommend MatchKing bullets for most hunting applications; they’re engineered specifically for target accuracy.

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