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Federal Gold Medal Match builds ammunition specifically for precision rifle competition and long-range target work. The 175-grain Sierra MatchKing bullet was developed back in 1995 in collaboration with military ordnance experts for extended-range performance in .308 platforms, and it's still winning matches today.
Federal doesn't cut corners on these loads. Each round gets a Gold Medal benchrest-grade primer, hand-measured powder charges, and Federal brass. That level of component control creates the kind of shot-to-shot consistency that lets you dial in your rifle and trust the ammunition won't throw that consistency away. The result tends to land in the 0.5-0.7 MOA range from quality bolt-actions and AR-10s that like this specific bullet.
The boat-tail hollow-point design isn't there for expansion. This is a precision bullet made for ballistic efficiency and predictable flight. The 175-grain weight gives it a higher ballistic coefficient than lighter match loads, which means it stays supersonic longer and handles the transition zone around 1,000 yards better than older 168-grain designs. Federal publishes this load at 2,600 fps from a 24-inch barrel with a 0.505 ballistic coefficient, making it a widely documented reference standard for long-range work.
Precision competitors, law enforcement, and experienced target shooters use Gold Medal Match when accuracy matters most. The brass is reloadable if you want to develop loads later, and the consistency Federal builds in means you spend less time chasing velocity variations and more time improving your technique.
This is purpose-built match ammunition designed for target and competition work. The Sierra MatchKing bullet has a thin copper jacket optimized for ballistic performance and aerodynamic efficiency, not for hunting expansion, so it's not the right choice if you're hunting game. Federal makes separate hunting loads better suited for that purpose.
The 175-grain is heavier and has a higher ballistic coefficient, which means it maintains velocity better at distance and tends to handle the transonic zone (around 1,000 yards) more predictably. The 168-grain performs well to 600-800 yards but can show more velocity variation past that. Some rifles prefer one over the other, so testing both is worth the cost if you're serious about long-range work.
Yes, Federal Gold Medal comes in reloadable brass with Boxer primers, so you can reload these cases multiple times. That's one reason competitors often choose Federal over other match loads—the components hold value and let you develop custom loads once you understand what your rifle prefers.
Federal publishes 2,600 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, but your actual velocity will depend on barrel length, chamber specs, and powder temperature. If you're doing precision work, chronograph your own ammunition in your rifle so you can confirm real velocities for ballistic calculations. Barrel length can swing this load by 100+ fps either direction.
| UPC | 029465091729 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GM308M2 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 175 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 175Gr |
| Length | 6.2000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Boat Tail Hollow Point |
| Shipping Weight | 1.2688 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 2.20 |
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