Buffalo Bore has been making this 308 Win. Sniper load, for 8 or 9 years. While this load was developed for maximum long range accuracy, it has great value as a hunting load. The Sierra 175 grain. Match King is a fairly soft bullet that Sierra does not recommend for hunting, however, at our 308 Win. impact velocities, it mushrooms nicely on deer sized animals. Of course, it mushrooms more violently at close range than it does at longer ranges.