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Remington Premier Match 6.5 Creedmoor 140 gr Sierra MatchKing BTHP

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Ammo Reports Team 7 6.5 Creedmoor

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Official Specs

ME verification: 140 gr × 2,700² ÷ 450,400 = 2,266 ft-lbs — matches the published figure exactly.

Post-2020 production note: This is post-Vista Outdoor Remington production. The Premier Match line continues the pre-bankruptcy tradition of Sierra MatchKing loaded ammunition.

Ballistics Table

Calculated. Zero: 100 yards. Sight height: 1.5″ above bore. BC (G1): 0.617 (Sierra MatchKing 140 gr, published).

Key takeaway: the Sierra MatchKing’s BC of 0.617 produces the same trajectory profile as PPU Supreme and Federal Gold Medal — all three load the same 140 gr SMK at nearly identical velocities (2,650–2,700 fps). At 500 yards 1,331 ft-lbs retained and 71.6 inches of drop from a 100-yard zero. The Remington Premier Match differentiates on brand — Remington’s own brass, primers, and loading practices applied to the Sierra MatchKing benchmark bullet.

Three Sierra MatchKing 6.5 CM Loads Compared

Three factory loads in this report series use the Sierra MatchKing in 6.5 Creedmoor. Understanding the differences helps choose the right one:

PPU Supreme is the value leader — same bullet, nearly identical velocity, $10–12/box less. Remington Premier offers US manufacturing and Remington’s own brass. Fiocchi Exacta uses a slightly heavier 142 gr variant at slightly lower velocity.

Best Uses

Good fit:

• Precision rifle competition where the Sierra MatchKing’s proven accuracy record is the primary requirement
• Long-range target shooting at 300–600+ yards where the high BC of 0.617 minimizes trajectory and wind corrections
• Shooters who want Sierra MatchKing performance in Remington-manufactured brass and casings — relevant for reloaders who prefer US-sourced Remington brass
• Handloaders using this as a factory baseline before developing custom MatchKing loads

Not the right tool for:

• Hunting — MatchKing is a match bullet; Sierra recommends their GameKing or TMK for hunting applications
• Budget practice — at $2.10/round, PPU Supreme delivers identical performance for $0.63/round less
• Self-defense — not designed or rated for it

Reliability Notes

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General notes:

• Sierra MatchKing 140 gr is the reference bullet for 6.5 Creedmoor competition — decades of production, tightest tolerances in the industry, minimal lot-to-lot variation in the projectile
• Remington Premier Match loading practices have historically been well-regarded — “match-grade loading” implies tighter powder charge tolerances and more consistent primer seating than standard production lines
• The post-2020 Vista Outdoor production continues the Premier Match line; whether current production matches the pre-bankruptcy quality standard is a question that community submissions with ES/SD data can help answer
• At 2,700 fps this load runs 10 fps faster than PPU Supreme (2,690 fps) — a negligible difference in practice

Competitors

Price Reality

• Typical retail range: $40–43 per box of 20 (~$2.00–2.15/round)
• vs. PPU Supreme (same SMK bullet): Remington runs $10–12/box more — US manufacturing and Remington brass vs Serbian production; functionally identical downrange performance
• vs. Federal Gold Medal (same SMK bullet): Remington runs $0–3/box less for 50 fps more velocity — comparable value between the two US-made SMK loads
• vs. Hornady Match ELD-M: Remington runs $0–3/box less for lower BC (0.617 vs 0.646) — Hornady remains the dominant competition choice; SMK for traditionalists
• Fair price benchmark: under $42/box is competitive for a US-made Sierra MatchKing load; the PPU Supreme at $28–32/box is the better value if US manufacturing is not a requirement

Where to Buy

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FAQ

Remington Premier SMK vs PPU Supreme SMK — same bullet, why pay more for Remington?

Both use the Sierra MatchKing 140 gr at essentially the same velocity (2,700 vs 2,690 fps). The differences: Remington uses US-manufactured brass and primers with Remington’s own match-loading practices; PPU uses Serbian-produced components. For competition shooters where brass quality and consistency matter — particularly for reloaders who fire, size, and reload brass multiple times — US-made Remington brass may be preferred. For shooters who discard or don’t reload brass, PPU Supreme delivers identical ballistic performance at $10–12/box less and is the stronger value.

Is Sierra MatchKing still the best 6.5 CM competition bullet?

The MatchKing held the dominant position in 6.5 CM competition for years, but the Hornady ELD-M 140 gr (BC 0.646 vs 0.617) has become the load of choice in PRS and NRL formats by many top competitors. The ELD-M’s higher BC produces less wind drift and drop at extended distances. For traditional benchrest and F-Class, MatchKing remains a standard. For field-format precision competition past 500 yards, ELD-M has an advantage. Both are excellent — the choice often comes down to which your specific rifle groups tighter.

What does “match-grade loading” mean for Remington Premier?

Remington’s description of Premier Match loading practices implies tighter quality controls than standard production: more consistent powder charge weights, more uniform primer seating, tighter overall length tolerances. In practical terms this means lower extreme spread (ES) and standard deviation (SD) from shot to shot — the metrics that matter most for competition accuracy. Whether the post-2020 Premier Match maintains these standards is something community ES/SD submissions will help establish.

Can I use this for hunting deer or elk?

Sierra has historically noted that the MatchKing, while not designed for terminal expansion on game, does expand at hunting velocities and has performed reliably on deer-sized game. Their official recommendation for hunting remains their GameKing or Tipped MatchKing (TMK). For elk and larger game, a bonded or controlled-expansion hunting bullet is the more responsible choice. This load is designed and marketed for target shooting, not hunting.

Submit Your Data · Real-World Results

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Last updated: April 2026 · Data confidence: Low (0 submissions) · Page will update automatically as submissions are approved.