The Sierra MatchKing 6.5mm .264-inch 144gr HPBT Bullets (Sierra part no. 1744) are the heaviest 6.5mm MatchKing offering in this lineup, built for shooters stretching medium- and high-capacity 6.5mm cartridges out to 1000 yards. Sierra designed this hollow point boat tail bullet around the renewed popularity of the 6.5mm/.264-inch bore, from 6.5x55mm sporting rifles to modern competition chamberings. Each box holds 100 bullets for serious long-range load development.

Key Specifications

• .264 caliber / 6.5mm bore diameter fits the full range of 6.5mm rifle chamberings.
• 144-grain bullet weight is the heaviest-for-caliber option, favoring high ballistic coefficient over 1000-yard courses.
• Hollow point boat tail construction combines a small meplat with a tapered base to minimize drag.
• Thin, concentric jacket is drawn to Sierra’s exacting accuracy standard for bullet-to-bullet consistency.
• 100 bullets per box supports extended range sessions and load workups.

Frequently Asked Questions

What distance is this bullet designed for? Sierra built this 144gr MatchKing as a strong performer for competitive High-Power and Silhouette shooting out to 1000 yards.

Is it recommended for hunting? No. Sierra recommends MatchKing and Tipped MatchKing bullets for target use, not most hunting applications.

What cartridges is this bullet suited for? It works well in medium- and high-capacity 6.5mm cartridges, including 6.5x55mm and other 6.5mm/.264-inch bore rifles.

Buy the Sierra MatchKing 6.5mm .264 144gr HPBT Bullets

Load up for the next 1000-yard match. Order the reloading bullets from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and pair these 144-grain MatchKing bullets with your proven 6.5mm load data.