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260 Rem. Sierra® MatchKing® Boat-Tail Hollow Point

Long range isn’t just a distance. It’s a state of mind. A dedication to push further. And it’s why Federal Premium® builds Gold Medal® rifle loads. The exclusive primer design provides the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics in the industry. The precision-built Sierra® MatchKing® bullet is shot to win more matches than any other rifle bullet. It's the only choice for the world’s most elite shooters.

PART #	Use	Caliber	Bullet Weight Grains	Muzzle Velocity	Bullet Style	BALLISTIC COEFFICIENT	Brand	Reviews
GM260M		260 Rem.	142	2750	Sierra® MatchKing® Boat-Tail Hollow Point	0.595	Gold Medal® Sierra® MatchKing®

Features

• Boat-tail hollow-point bullet provides the extra margin of ballistic performance match shooters need
• Uniform match jacket ensures consistent, long-range accuracy
• Federal® brass
• Specially formulated propellant
• Benchrest-quality Gold Medal® primer

Built-In Accuracy

The Sierra MatchKing bullet's uniform jacket ensures consistent, long-range accuracy.

A Look Inside

With the best components, manufacturing processes and quality standards, every Federal Premium round offers the best performance possible.

No Comparison

Combine the ultra-precise Sierra MatchKing bullet with Federal Premium’s legendary loading processes, benchrest-quality Gold Medal primers, and world-class brass, and this is what you get. This amazing .81-inch 10-shot group was shot with 168-grain 308 Win. Sierra MatchKing (GM308M) from an accuracy barrel at 200 yards.

Gold Medal® Reigns

Gold Medal® reigns undisputed as the world’s finest target ammunition. Its match-grade primer provides the best sensitivity and most consistent ballistics in the industry. Its propellant is specially formulated around each load for the optimal pressure and velocity. The Sierra® MatchKing® bullet’s phenomenal accuracy has made it the most successful competitive shooting projectile of all time.

Velocity in Feet per Second

Muzzle	100 Y	200 Y	300 Y	400 Y	500 Y
2750	2598	2452	2310	2172	2040

Energy in Foot Pounds

Muzzle	100 Y	200 Y	300 Y	400 Y	500 Y
2384	2128	1895	1682	1488	1312

Wind Drift in Inches (at 10 MPH)

100 Y	200 Y	300 Y	400 Y	500 Y
0.6	2.2	5.2	9.7	15.5
Wind Drift in Inches (at 10 MPH Crosswind)

Average Range

50 Y	100 Y	200 Y	300 Y
-0.1		-3.6	-13.0
Trajectory for a 100 yards zero with a sight height of 1.5 inches.

Long Range

50 Y	100 Y	200 Y	300 Y	400 Y	500 Y
0.8	1.8		-7.6	-21.8	-43.3
Trajectory for a 200 yards zero with a sight height of 1.5 inches.

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