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The Hornady Black .338 ARC 215-grain FTX load fills a middle ground between the lighter supersonic match rounds and the heavy subsonic offerings. Built on the promise of the .338 ARC cartridge, this ammunition pairs Hornady's proven Flex Tip technology with a .338 caliber bullet that hits harder than .300 Blackout while maintaining the platform compatibility that makes the ARC family practical.
The Flex Tip design starts with a soft polymer insert in the bullet tip. On impact, this tip compresses into the hollow point cavity, initiating consistent expansion across a range of velocities. The bullet's one-piece lead core is mechanically locked to the jacket with an InterLock ring, resisting fragmentation and maintaining weight through the target. This combination delivers controlled expansion and deep penetration without the clogging issues that plague traditional hollow points. The secant ogive profile improves ballistic efficiency while the heavy jacket ensures accuracy and controls how the bullet opens.
This 215-grain load runs at 1900 fps from a 16-inch test barrel, putting it in the middle of the .338 ARC's performance window. The cartridge itself uses a 6.5 Grendel parent case, so the entire system stays compatible with standard AR-15 lower receivers and magazines designed for the ARC family. The design allows reliable cycling in both direct impingement and piston-driven systems without requiring gas adjustments. That means you can build once and shoot both subsonic and supersonic loads from the same upper without tuning.
Twenty rounds come loaded in quality brass cases. The ammunition is manufactured to exacting standards, with each round tested to deliver the velocity consistency that matters when you're trying to group at distance or rely on ballistic data for mid-range work. The FTX is a versatile design that works in unsuppressed rifles and pairs well with cans if that's part of your setup.
Yes, the .338 ARC is designed specifically for AR-15 platforms using a 6.5 Grendel bolt face. You'll need a .338 ARC upper receiver and compatible magazines, but the lower receiver is standard AR-15. This ammunition cycles reliably in both direct impingement and piston-driven systems without modification.
The FTX uses a polymer-tipped design that compresses on impact to initiate consistent expansion. It's mechanically locked to the jacket with an InterLock ring, preventing the core from separating. This design resists clogging issues that affect traditional hollow points and delivers controlled penetration and expansion across a wider velocity range.
No, Hornady Black ammunition is specifically loaded with cases marked for one-time use and is not intended for reloading. The brass is quality material but designed to support the factory load specs rather than be reformatted for custom loads.
The 215-grain FTX sits between the lighter 175-grain supersonic match loads and the heavy 307-grain subsonic rounds. It offers more momentum and energy than the 175-grain but maintains better trajectory than the subsonic. This makes it versatile for mid-range hunting or target work where you want a balance of velocity, energy, and controllable bullet drop.
| UPC | 090255822748 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 82274 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 215 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .338 ARC |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Grains | 215Gr |
| Model | |
| Product Type | FTX |
| Shipping Weight | 1.083 |
| Units per Box | 20 |
| Cost per Round | 1.80 |
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