Hornady Frontier .338 ARC 285-grain FMJ ammunition (brand part no. FR430) loads the modern .338 ARC cartridge for shooters who want dependable, high-volume rifle ammunition backed by Hornady’s manufacturing standards. Hornady builds the Frontier line around consistency in every cartridge, applying state-of-the-industry loading techniques and quality control procedures to ensure reliability round after round. The line is configured for a wide range of shooters and applications, from plinking and target shooting to hunting, law enforcement training, and self-defense, and this 285-grain FMJ load uses Hornady’s target-friendly non-steel-core bullet construction, making it a good fit for indoor and steel-target ranges. 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.
• The bullet weighs 285 grains and uses a full metal jacket (FMJ) design.
• The FMJ bullet does not expand, holding its shape for reliable feeding and consistent function.
• The case is made of brass, giving reloaders a durable, reusable case for handloading.
• Hornady builds every round with state-of-the-industry loading techniques and quality control for consistency.
• The line is configured for a wide range of applications, from plinking and target shooting to hunting and training.
• The bullet uses a target-friendly, non-steel-core construction, a good fit for indoor and steel-target ranges.
• Cost works out to about 1.46 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bullet safe for steel targets and indoor ranges? Yes, Hornady builds it with a target-friendly, non-steel-core bullet suited to indoor and steel-target ranges.

Is this FMJ bullet designed to expand? No, it is a non-expanding full metal jacket bullet built for reliable feeding and consistent function.

What is Frontier Cartridge built for? Hornady configures the line for a wide range of applications, from plinking and target shooting to hunting, training, and self-defense.

Buy Hornady Frontier .338 ARC Ammo

The .338 ARC is one of the newest cartridges built for AR-platform rifles, and Frontier backs it with the same consistency and quality control Hornady applies across its full catalog. Stock up before the next range day and put this big-bore cartridge to work. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.