Sierra MatchKing bullets in 7mm, 197 grains (brand part no. 1997), are a hollow-point boat-tail match bullet engineered for target and competition accuracy, Boat Tail bullets built for long-range target and competition shooting, not hunting. Sold 100 per box, these are component bullets for handloaders who want to build their own 7mm ammunition rather than buy factory loads. Sierra’s reputation in this bullet line comes down to consistent weight and dimensional tolerances from bullet to bullet, which is what lets a handloader actually realize the accuracy a well-built rifle or pistol is capable of.

Key Specifications

• 7mm caliber, matching this bullet to that bore diameter.
• 197 grains, a weight suited to long-range target and competition shooting, not hunting.
• Built on Sierra’s MatchKing platform: a hollow-point boat-tail match bullet engineered for target and competition accuracy.
• Boat Tail design.
• Sold 100 per box — component bullets only, no cases, primers, or powder included.
• Jackets are drawn to a tight concentricity tolerance for consistent, repeatable accuracy shot to shot.
• Bullet weight is held to a tight tolerance from bullet to bullet, reducing velocity and accuracy variation.
• One of the heaviest 7mm MatchKing offerings, built for extreme long-range competition.
• The Boat Tail profile reduces drag for a flatter trajectory and less wind drift at distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cases, primers, or powder included? No. These are component bullets only — you’ll supply your own brass, primers, and powder as part of handloading.

What is the MatchKing bullet built for? Sierra’s MatchKing line is built for long-range target and competition shooting, not hunting.

Can I hunt with MatchKing bullets? No — Sierra does not recommend standard MatchKing bullets for most hunting use; they’re built and optimized purely for target and competition accuracy.

Buy Sierra MatchKing 7mm 197gr Bullets

Handloaders building precision 7mm ammunition should look at Sierra’s MatchKing bullets for consistent, repeatable performance. Order them from Sierra and browse the rest of our reloading bullets from a Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.