Hornady’s Frontier Cartridge Military Grade line in 5.56x45mm NATO (part no. FR310) loads a 68-grain hollow point boat tail match bullet built for shooters who want more precision than a standard 55-grain FMJ delivers. Hornady builds Frontier around brass cartridge cases and military-grade boxer primers and propellant, giving it the reliability of a duty-grade round with the accuracy of a heavier, boat-tail match bullet. It is versatile enough to move between target and match shooting on one range trip and varmint hunting on the next. This rifle ammunition is built for the shooter who wants one dependable load that covers both.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington, the standard AR-platform rifle cartridge.
• The bullet weighs 68 grains, heavier than the standard 55-grain FMJ for improved long-range performance.
• The bullet type is hollow point boat tail match, a precision profile built specifically for accuracy.
• The case material is brass, giving reliable extraction and standard reloading compatibility.
• Priming uses military-grade boxer primers, built for duty-level reliability.
• Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range or match trip.
• Twenty-five boxes ship per case, letting shooters buy by the case for the best per-round value.
• Cost runs about $0.71 per round, reasonable pricing for a match-grade boat-tail bullet.
• Hornady positions this as a Match-grade load within the Military Grade line, built for precision shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Match version different from the standard Frontier BTHP? Both share the same 68-grain hollow point boat tail bullet design, with the Match designation reflecting the tighter accuracy standard Hornady holds this specific load to.

Will this load feed reliably in a semi-auto AR-15? Yes, it is built on military-grade brass cases and boxer primers designed for reliable function in semi-automatic rifles.

Buy Hornady Frontier 5.56 68gr Match

When the goal on a range day shifts from just cycling rounds to actually shrinking your group size, a match-grade boat-tail load like this is the upgrade that matters. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.