Quick Question 140 or 142 Sierra

[want to be]

Quick question I have been using Sierra142 HPBT matchkings. But none in stock found some 140 in stock at a fair price, should I change? What might I lose?

 

[cruze5]

load to what is available.

you will be silly not to try the 140's

 

[jetsurgeon]

500 count In stock!

Sierra 6.5mm 142gr HPBT Matchking

Product Information Caliber: 6.5mm Bullet Diameter: 0.264” Bullet Weight: 142 Grains OAL: 1.375" Bullet Style: Hollow Point Boat Tail MatchKing G1 BC: 0.626 Part Number: 1742 or 1742C Quantity: 100 or 500

www.bluecollarreloading.com

 

[Billl223]

I've had good results using Hornady 140 ELD.

 

[want to be]

500 count In stock!

Sierra 6.5mm 142gr HPBT Matchking

Product Information Caliber: 6.5mm Bullet Diameter: 0.264” Bullet Weight: 142 Grains OAL: 1.375" Bullet Style: Hollow Point Boat Tail MatchKing G1 BC: 0.626 Part Number: 1742 or 1742C Quantity: 100 or 500

www.bluecollarreloading.com

Hey thanks, I will check if still in stock.

 

[want to be]

But going back to the question, What are your thoughts on the two?

 

[straightshooter1]

But going back to the question, What are your thoughts on the two?

I've got both Sierra's and found the 142's to be much better than the 140's as I found the 142's easier to find a good load and I get much more consistency out of them. I'd say the 142's are better designed with the longer boat tail and being tipped (where the meplat has been reduced significantly) and you can easily see the different just looking at them. The 142's also have a sleeker ogive than the 140's. Have quite a few of the 140's, I'll just use them for fire forming and short range practice. The 142's are doing quite well for me at the longer distances, but haven't gone to 1000 yds. with them yet.

 

[want to be]

I've got both Sierra's and found the 142's to be much better than the 140's as I found the 142's easier to find a good load and I get much more consistency out of them. I'd say the 142's are better designed with the longer boat tail and being tipped (where the meplat has been reduced significantly) and you can easily see the different just looking at them. The 142's also have a seeker ogive than the 140's. Have quite a few of the 140's, I'll just use them for fire forming and short range practice. The 142's are doing quite well for me at the longer distances, but haven't gone to 1000 yds. with them yet.

Thanks ,I was just looking for some help to keep me with the 142s