Hornady Frontier .223 Remington 55 grain Full Metal Jacket ammunition is a brass-cased centerfire cartridge intended for general-purpose rifle use such as target shooting, training, and small-game or varmint work. This offering uses Hornady bullets with military-grade boxer primers and propellant. The product is positioned for shooters who value consistent, serviceable performance at the range and in routine training scenarios.
Packaging
Box: Sold per box; the commonly listed retail configuration for this listing is a 20-round box. Case: Bulk ordering is available by case, commonly shown as 25 boxes per case (500 rounds total) — a case quantity is achieved by ordering the required number of boxes.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
- Bullet weight: 55 grains.
- Bullet type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ).
- Muzzle velocity: 3240 fps.
- Muzzle energy: 1282 ft·lbs.
- Case material: Brass.
- Boxes per case: 25 boxes.
- Units per case: 500 rounds.
- Ballistic coefficient: 0.243 (G1).
- Sectional density: 0.157.
Hornady Frontier 55 gr FMJ is a straightforward, brass-cased option for shooters seeking consistent, economical performance for range sessions, formal practice, and small-game/varmint applications. The loading emphasizes repeatability and functional reliability, making it a practical choice for high-volume range work and general-purpose use.
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