Hornady‘s Frontier Cartridge Military Grade line in 5.56x45mm NATO (part no. FR320) steps up to a 75-grain hollow point boat tail match bullet, heavier than the 55- and 68-grain loadings more commonly seen on the shelf. Hornady builds Frontier around Lake City brass and military-grade boxer primers and propellant, giving it the reliability of a duty-grade case with the accuracy of a heavier match bullet. It is versatile enough to move between serious 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 75 grains, heavier than the common 55- and 68-grain weights 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.
• Cases are stamped Lake City brass, the same military-contract source many Frontier loadings use.
• 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.
• Cost runs about $0.78 per round, reasonable pricing for a heavier match-style bullet.
• Hornady positions this as a Match-grade load within the Military Grade line, built for precision shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a boat-tail hollow point bullet legal for hunting? In most jurisdictions a boat-tail hollow point is legal for varmint hunting; check state and local regulations for specific game and calibers before hunting with it.

Why load a 75-grain bullet instead of the common 55-grain FMJ? The heavier 75-grain match bullet holds velocity and resists wind drift better at distance, trading a little muzzle speed for tighter, more consistent groups.

Will this feed reliably in a standard AR-15 magazine and action? Yes, it is loaded on standard 5.56x45mm brass to feed through AR-platform actions and magazines built for the cartridge.

Buy Hornady Frontier 5.56 75gr BTHP Match

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