Hornady Frontier 223 Remington 55gr FMJ ammunition comes as a box of 50 rounds (Hornady part no. FR1005), loaded by Hornady for the 223 Remington chambering. It carries a 55-grain FMJ bullet in a brass case, topped off with military-grade boxer primers and propellant. Hornady builds the Frontier line for shooters who want consistent loading and quality control from round to round, whether that means plinking, target shooting or training. Match the 223 Remington designation to the chambering marked on your barrel before you order.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is 223 Remington, the designation Hornady uses for this load, so confirm it matches the marking on your barrel.
• Bullet weight is 55 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this item.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket (FMJ), the bullet name Hornady gives this item.
• Muzzle velocity is 3240 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, the figure Hornady publishes for this load.
• Muzzle energy is 1282 ft-lb from a 24-inch test barrel, per Hornady’s published table.
• Velocity at 100 yards is 2837 fps, which shows how the load holds speed downrange in Hornady’s table.
• The cartridge uses brass cases, which Hornady specifies across the Frontier line.
• Hornady loads it with military-grade boxer primers and propellant, as it does across Frontier.
• Hornady describes its Frontier bullets as target friendly, non-steel core offerings.
• Box quantity is 50 rounds, the pack size Hornady lists for this item number.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds come with this order? You receive 50 rounds, which matches the 50-per-box pack size Hornady lists for this item.

Is this load 223 Remington or 5.56 NATO? Hornady lists this item as 223 Remington, which is a separate designation from its 5.56 NATO Frontier loads. Check the chambering marked on your barrel and your rifle manual before you buy.

What velocity does Hornady publish for this load? Hornady lists 3240 fps and 1282 ft-lb at the muzzle from a 24-inch test barrel, dropping to 2837 fps at 100 yards.

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