Description
The Hornady Frontier 5.56 NATO 62 grain FMJ rounds up everything you need for serious range work and training sessions without the premium price tag. This is military-grade ammo that actually performs like military-grade ammo should, loaded with the kind of quality control that Hornady's known for.
Frontier FMJ Performance and Design
These rounds come loaded with a 62-grain full metal jacket bullet that's designed for smooth feeding in modern sporting rifles. The FMJ design means the bullet won't shed its jacket, giving you stable flight, dependable penetration, and minimal fouling in your barrel. With a muzzle velocity of 3060 fps and 1289 foot-pounds of energy, you're getting a load that performs flat downrange and handles most applications you'd throw at it. The boat-tail profile helps the bullet retain velocity and resist wind drift, which matters when you're putting in volume training sessions.
Military-Grade Components You Can Count On
Frontier Cartridge is a partnership between Hornady and the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, which means the brass casings and components meet military specifications. You get reloadable brass cases with annealed necks and shoulders for reliable extraction and long case life. The boxer primers are non-corrosive and tuned for consistent ignition. The lead core bullets are safe for steel targets if you're doing that kind of work.
What Makes This Work for Training
State-of-the-art loading techniques and strict quality control ensure consistency round-to-round, which is what you need when you're working on fundamentals or drilling specific drills. Twenty rounds per box makes for convenient portability, and at this price point, you can run high-volume training without flinching every time you press the trigger. Whether you're breaking in a new rifle, getting your zero, or just putting in work at the range, the Frontier line delivers reliable performance across different shooting disciplines.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 5.56 NATO (.223 Rem compatible)
- Bullet Weight: 62 grains
- Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
- Case Material: Brass (reloadable)
- Muzzle Velocity: 3060 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1289 ft-lbs
- Primer Type: Boxer, non-corrosive
- Rounds Per Box: 20
- Manufacturer: Hornady (Lake City)
- Manufacturer Part Number: FR260
- UPC: 090255711516
- Origin: Made in USA
- Ballistic Coefficient: 0.274 (G1)
What’s Included
- 20 rounds of 5.56 NATO ammunition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reload Hornady Frontier brass cases?
Yes, the brass cases are reloadable. They feature annealed necks and shoulders designed to support reliable extraction and long case life, making them suitable for handloading if you want to fine-tune your loads.
Is this ammo safe to use on steel targets?
Yes, the lead core bullet is safe for steel targets since it doesn't contain a magnetic or steel core. This makes it suitable for most ranges that restrict steel-core ammunition due to fire risk.
How does the 62-grain load compare to lighter 5.56 rounds?
The 62-grain bullet offers better penetration and a flatter trajectory downrange compared to lighter 55-grain rounds, while maintaining consistent accuracy. It's a solid middle ground for general training, target work, and field applications without excessive recoil.
What applications is this Frontier load designed for?
This ammunition is configured for plinking, target shooting, range training, and small game hunting. The military-grade components and consistent loading make it reliable for practice sessions and training drills across different shooting disciplines.








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