Sierra MatchKing Bullets in 6.5 Creedmoor, 142-grain hollow point boat-tail (brand part no. 1742), are Sierra’s pre-eminent target bullet, engineered from the ground up for accuracy. Made by Sierra, Sierra recommends the MatchKing line for target shooting rather than hunting.

Key Specifications

• A 142-grain bullet sized for 6.5 Creedmoor.
• Hollow point boat-tail (HP-BT) MatchKing bullet style.
• Very thin jackets held to an exacting 0.0003-inch maximum concentricity variation.
• Bullet weight held to within +/- 0.3 grain for lot-to-lot consistency.
• A very small meplat for a high ballistic coefficient.
• The boat-tail shape minimizes drag and improves ballistic coefficient.
• Sierra recommends this bullet for target shooting, not hunting.
• Sold 100 to a box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet meant for hunting or target shooting? Sierra designs and recommends the MatchKing line specifically for target shooting, even though some shooters have used it for hunting.

How does this differ from the 140gr MatchKing in the same caliber? It’s 2 grains heavier, which shifts the ballistic coefficient and optimal seating depth slightly compared to the 140-grain version.

Buy the Sierra MatchKing 6.5 Creedmoor 142gr HP-BT Bullets

Order Sierra MatchKing 6.5 Creedmoor 142gr HP-BT bullets from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for your reloading bullets bench.