Federal Gold Medal .223 Remington 69-grain Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point ammunition (Federal part no. GM223M) is built for shooters who demand serious accuracy from a .223 rifle. Federal Ammunition starts every Premium load with rigorously tested primers and clean-burning propellants, and Gold Medal loads add an exclusive primer design for the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics in the industry. The precision-built cases feature nickel-plated brass that defeats corrosion and aids smooth, sleek extraction even in extreme conditions. Loaded with the Sierra MatchKing, a bullet built to win more matches than any other, this is a proven choice for competitive and precision .223 shooters.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO, the standard AR-platform cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 69 grains, a common match weight for the caliber.
• The bullet is the Sierra MatchKing boat-tail hollow point (BTHP), built to win more matches than any other rifle bullet.
• The load uses an exclusive Gold Medal primer for the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics.
• The box measures about 5.85 inches in packaging length, sized for standard rifle-ammo storage.
• Cases are nickel-plated brass, defeating corrosion and aiding smooth extraction.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, packaged 10 boxes to a case.
• Shipping weight is about 0.66 pounds per box.
• At roughly $1.54 per round, this load is priced as a premium competition-grade round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Sierra MatchKing bullet? It is a precision-built boat-tail hollow point widely regarded as one of the most accurate match bullets available.

Is this ammo built for competition? Yes, Gold Medal is Federal’s dedicated match-grade line, built around exclusive primers and precision components.

Why nickel-plated brass? It resists corrosion and aids smooth, consistent extraction, important for reliable function in competition.

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