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SIERRA 9390T 22CAL 80 GR. HPBT MATCH 50 CT.
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SKU: 9390T-092763393901
Overview
Built for Service Rifle competition, this 22 caliber 80 grain HPBT Match bullet is intended for shooters loading M16A2/AR-15A2-style rifles for National Match use. Its design calls for a barrel twist rate of 1x8" or faster and, because of its length, it must be seated for single loading in the M16/AR-15 series. It is recognized for record-setting accuracy in competition, but it is not recommended for most hunting applications. For handloaders, it is a specialized match projectile that should be paired with verified load data from a reloading manual or powder manufacturer.
Why Hunters Choose the Sierra Bullets
Service Rifle
Competition in M16A2/AR-15A2 platforms
80 Grain
National Match competition use
Requires 1:8"
Twist rate or faster, clearly
Single-loading Requirement
Is stated for M16/AR-15 series
Pack Includes
50 bullets for match-focused reloading
Key Features
- 22 caliber 80 grain HPBT Match bullet, product #9390
- Designed for Service Rifle competition in M16A2/AR-15A2 rifles
- Requires a barrel twist rate of 1x8 inches or faster
- Must be seated for single loading in the M16/AR-15 series
- Packaged in a 50-count box
- MatchKing bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications
Best Used For
- Service Rifle competitors loading M16A2 or AR-15A2 rifles for National Match events.
- Shooters needing an 80-grain MatchKing bullet with a 1x8" twist rate or faster.
- Handloaders prepared for single-loading due to the required overall cartridge length.
- Users seeking a match bullet, not a general-purpose hunting projectile.
- Experienced reloaders checking published load data before developing a safe recipe.
Specifications
| Bullet Style | HPBT Match |
|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | 80 grain |
| Caliber | .22 caliber |
| Compatibility | M16A2/AR-15A2 |
| Hunting Recommendation | Not recommended for most hunting applications |
| Load Data Note | Check your reloading manual or powder manufacturer website for load data |
| Oal Requirement | Requires seating to an OAL that requires single loading in the M16/AR-15 series |
| Quantity | 50 ct. |
| Single Loading Required | Yes |
| Twist Rate Requirement | 1x8 inches or faster |
| Useapplication | Service Rifle competition |
| Varmint Hunting Note | Commonly used for varmint hunting, but not designed for the same reliable explosive expansion as lightly jacketed Hornet, Blitz, or Varminter counterparts |
Pros
- Designed for Service Rifle competition in M16A2/AR-15A2 platforms.
- 80 grain MatchKing design is associated with National Match competition use.
- Requires a 1:8" twist rate or faster, clearly defined for compatible rifles.
- Single-loading requirement is stated for M16/AR-15 series applications.
- Pack includes 50 bullets for match-focused reloading needs.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a barrel twist rate of 1x8" or faster, so it is not a universal fit for all .22 caliber rifle setups.
- Its long profile means it must be seated to an overall length that requires single loading in M16/AR-15 series rifles.
- This MatchKing bullet is not recommended for most hunting applications, so it is better suited to Service Rifle competition than general-purpose field use.
- Even where it is used for varmints, the design is not intended to provide the same reliable explosive expansion as lightly jacketed varmint bullets.
Suggested Comparisons
- Match-grade .22 caliber bullets
- Service rifle competition bullets
- AR-15/M16 reloading components
- Varmint hunting bullets
Suggested Accessories
- Bullet selection for Service Rifle competition
- Reloading components
- Rifle magazines
- Powder load data reference
Frequently Asked Questions
What rifles is this bullet intended for?
It is designed for Service Rifle competition in the M16A2/AR-15A2 and is described as part of the M16 family of rifles in National Match competition.
What twist rate is required?
The product data says this 80 grain MatchKing requires a barrel twist rate of 1x8 inches or faster.
Can this bullet be loaded like a standard magazine-length round in an AR-15?
No. The description says it must be seated to an overall length that requires single loading in the M16/AR-15 series.
Is this bullet recommended for hunting?
The source says MatchKing and Tipped MatchKing bullets are not recommended for most hunting applications.
What comes in the box?
The product title lists a 50-count box of SIERRA 9390T 22 caliber 80 grain HPBT Match bullets.