Hornady’s Frontier Cartridge Military Grade line in .223 Remington (part no. FR160) loads a 68-grain hollow point boat tail 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 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 .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, one of the most common centerfire rifle calibers in the country.
• 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, a match-style profile built 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-style boat-tail bullet.
• Hornady positions this as Military Grade, built for target/match shooting as well as varmint hunting.

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.

What does ‘Military Grade’ mean for this Hornady line? It refers to Frontier’s use of brass cases with military-grade boxer primers and propellant, the same production standards used in duty ammunition, rather than a specific bullet design.

Is this a good load for both the range and the field? Yes, the heavier 68-grain boat-tail bullet gives it enough accuracy for target and match shooting while still working for varmint hunting.

Buy Hornady Frontier .223 68gr BTHP

Duty-grade components and a match-style bullet make this Frontier load equally at home on a target range or out after varmints. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.