Hornady Frontier .338 ARC 285gr FMJ Subsonic Ammo

Description

The Hornady Frontier .338 ARC brings serious subsonic capability to your AR-15 build. This 285-grain FMJ load gives you more downrange energy than you'd get from .300 Blackout subsonic, making it a great choice if you're upgrading from that platform or just want more authority in your subsonic setup.

Built for Suppressed Shooting and Training

Frontier ammunition is engineered with state-of-the-art manufacturing and quality control, using brass cases paired with military-grade primers and propellant. The 285-grain full metal jacket bullet cycles smoothly in semi-auto AR-15s and micro-bolt action rifles without requiring any modifications when you switch between suppressed and unsuppressed shooting. That consistency is what sets the .338 ARC apart from earlier subsonic offerings.

Real Subsonic Performance

Unlike .300 Blackout, the .338 ARC was designed from the ground up to excel at subsonic velocities. The cartridge itself is based on the 6.5 Grendel case, which is larger and holds more powder than standard AR-15 brass. That bigger case means you get better energy transfer, and the wider bullet diameter does more damage on target. You'll find the .338 ARC effective for hunting medium game like deer and hogs out to around 200 yards, plus target shooting, training exercises, and suppressed hunting scenarios. For close-range work, especially with a can on the rifle, this round punches way above its weight class.

What You Get

You're looking at 20 rounds per box of proven Hornady ammunition. The Frontier brand delivers the same quality control and consistency you'd expect from Hornady, just at a practical price point for regular use. Works great in AR-15 uppers chambered for .338 ARC that use Grendel-pattern magazines and bolts.