Hornady Black FTX .338 ARC 215-grain ammunition (brand part no. 82274) loads the modern .338 ARC cartridge with Hornady’s Flex Tip eXpanding (FTX) bullet, built to run reliably across the full range of AR-platform rifle systems. Hornady engineers every round in the Black line with high-quality cases, primers, and propellant, validating function across direct impingement and gas piston actions, suppressed or unsuppressed, so the load performs the same whether it is feeding a mid-length carbine or a short-barrel pistol. The FTX bullet’s soft polymer tip resists deformation and initiates expansion on impact, giving the .338 ARC real terminal performance at both supersonic and subsonic velocities. This is rifle ammunition built for shooters running the newest AR-platform big-bore cartridge on the market.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .338 ARC, a modern cartridge purpose-built for AR-platform rifles at both supersonic and subsonic velocity.
- The bullet weighs 215 grains and uses Hornady’s FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) design.
- The FTX bullet’s soft polymer tip resists deformation and initiates reliable expansion the instant it strikes.
- Muzzle velocity is rated at 1900 fps, giving this load genuine supersonic performance in the .338 ARC.
- Hornady Black ammunition is validated across direct impingement and gas piston rifle systems, suppressed or unsuppressed.
- Every round is built with high-quality cases, primers, and propellant for consistent, repeatable performance.
- Cost works out to about 1.72 dollars per round, competitive for a modern big-bore AR cartridge.
- Each box holds 20 rounds, a practical count for a range day or hunting trip.
- The loaded box ships at approximately 1.08 pounds, a useful reference for order planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this load work in suppressed rifles? Yes, Hornady validates the Black line across direct impingement, gas piston, suppressed and unsuppressed AR platforms.
What does the FTX bullet do? Its soft polymer tip resists deformation in the magazine and initiates reliable, consistent expansion on impact.
Is this load supersonic or subsonic? This 215-grain loading runs supersonic, rated at 1900 fps.
Buy Hornady Black FTX .338 ARC Ammo
The .338 ARC is one of the newest cartridges built specifically for AR-platform rifles, and Hornady backs it with a bullet engineered to expand reliably whether you are running suppressed or not. Stock up before the next range day and put the FTX design to work. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.
