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Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:10 pm
by Bajan
Krank is listing this bullet as no longer made.
Any ideas why and what is the replacement?
Can’t find anything on the net.
Cheers Andy.
Re: Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:32 pm
by WelshShooter
I can't find this bullet on their website so it may be discontinued. I found this to be the case for a 30 cal 110gr Sierra Pro-Hunter bullet I was thinking of trying out for my M1 carbine. A good alternative is the Lapua Scenar 185gr.
Re: Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:34 pm
by Laurie
Bajan - you looking for some? I can help if you are.
Re: Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:41 am
by bnz41
I also may have some that I no longer need.
Re: Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 8:34 am
by Bajan
Thanks for the kind offers. However I am early on in developing a load for my AI Remington combo. So
I really want a long term answer.
I am a bit surprised as I thought that that bullet was very popular and assumed that Sierra must have a replacement up their sleeve.
Mind you there are a lot of different 308 bullets made but to ditch a popular one?
Cheers Andy.
Re: Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 4:48 pm
by Sim G
Great, I got a box a little while ago and just loaded up 50 for a try....
Re: Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 10:54 am
by Sim G
Found the following post as several like it, on US forums at the end of last year. They’re dropping my favourite 7mm bullet as well!!
“"All moly bullets are being discontinued.
.224 50 gr SMP, 55 gr SMP
.243 90 gr FMJBT
.257 75 gr HP, 100 gr SPT, 117 gr SPT, 120 gr HPBT
.264 85 gr HP
.277 90 gr HP, 110 gr SPT
.284 130 gr HPBT Match
.308 110 FMJ, 135 gr HPBT Match, 180 gr SPT, 180 gr HPBT Match, 240 gr HPBT Match
.357 110 gr JHP Blitz, 170 gr FMJ Match
.400 135 gr JHP
.4295 220 gr FPJ Match
.4515 185 gr FPJ Match
In addition, many of their pistol bullets are having a price increase in excess of 20%."
Re: Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:14 am
by dromia
Fecking accountants.
My OVD Mauser loves those 130 grain bullets.
Re: Sierra matchking 308 180g hpbt gone?
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:49 am
by DaveB
Shame about the 90 grain .243. What were they thinking?