308 Win – 168 gr Sierra Tipped MatchKing – Black Hills Gold (1C308BHGN9) – 100 Rounds

Black Hills built its reputation supplying match ammunition to military and law enforcement marksmen, and this load applies that experience to Sierra’s polymer-tipped match bullet. This listing is Black Hills Gold 308 Winchester 168 grain Sierra Tipped MatchKing ammo, MPN 1C308BHGN9, sold as a 100 round case for precision rifle shooters and competitors.

This load is listed at 2,650 fps with 2,619 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The Tipped MatchKing adds a polymer tip to the classic MatchKing hollow point design, which gives a more uniform meplat from bullet to bullet and a higher ballistic coefficient. The result is less vertical spread at distance and a bit less wind drift than an open tip of the same weight. This is a match bullet built for accuracy. It is not designed or recommended for hunting, so choose a dedicated hunting bullet for game.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 308 Winchester, including the Remington 700 and 5R, Ruger Precision Rifle, Tikka T3x TAC A1, Bergara B-14 HMR, Savage 10 and 110 BA, Springfield M1A Loaded, and precision AR-10s such as the LMT MWS and Knight’s SR-25. A common question is how far a 168 grain 308 stays supersonic. From a 24 inch barrel at sea level, most 168 grain match loads remain supersonic to around 900 to 1,000 yards, depending on air density. Another common question is whether tipped match bullets are more accurate than open tips. They often reduce vertical stringing at long range.

Black Hills 1C308BHGN9 is new production ammunition, not reloads, made in Rapid City, South Dakota. Each round uses a reloadable brass case with a boxer primer and non-corrosive priming. This listing ships as 5 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 100 rounds from one lot. That is enough to confirm data and shoot a full match with the same ammunition.