HSM Match .338 Lapua Mag 250gr Sierra MatchKing

The HSM Match .338 Lapua Magnum 250-grain Sierra MatchKing Boat Tail Hollow Point (HSM part no. 338LAP2N68) pairs HSM’s precision Match line with one of the most trusted long-range bullets in the industry. The Sierra MatchKing is built for consistency and a high ballistic coefficient rather than hunting expansion, which is exactly what .338 Lapua Magnum shooters want when the goal is extreme-range accuracy, not terminal performance on game. .338 Lapua Magnum itself is a purpose-built long-range cartridge, developed for military and precision competition use well past 1,000 yards. This is a load for shooters who care more about consistent groups at distance than anything else.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, a cartridge purpose-built for extreme-range precision shooting.
• The 250-grain Sierra MatchKing is a well-known, heavy-for-caliber match weight for this cartridge.
• Bullet construction is boat-tail hollow point (BTHP), a match-grade profile built for a consistent, high ballistic coefficient rather than hunting expansion.
• Sierra MatchKing bullets are widely regarded as some of the most consistent match projectiles made, favored by long-range competitors and precision shooters.
• Cases are brass, which reloaders can resize and reuse for load development.
• It ships 20 rounds to a box, the standard count for this HSM Match loading.
• Cost works out to about $4.87 per round, typical for premium .338 Lapua Magnum match ammunition.
• This is HSM’s Match product line, distinct from their hunting-focused Trophy Gold ammunition.
• .338 Lapua Magnum was originally developed for military sniper use and remains a top choice for extreme-distance precision competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a hunting bullet or a match bullet? It’s a match bullet — the Sierra MatchKing is built for consistency and accuracy at extreme range, not for hunting expansion.

How many rounds come in a box? Each box holds 20 rounds.

What is .338 Lapua Magnum typically used for? It’s a purpose-built long-range cartridge originally developed for military and precision competition shooting well past 1,000 yards.

Buy the HSM Match .338 Lapua Mag 250gr Sierra MatchKing

For shooters chasing tight groups at extreme distance, the Sierra MatchKing’s reputation speaks for itself. Order it from our HSM lineup at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door, or browse the full rifle ammunition selection for more precision .338 Lapua Magnum loads.