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Hornady brought back their Frontier line by partnering with the Lake City ammunition plant to deliver military-grade ammunition without the premium price tag. This partnership combined the reliability of Lake City's legendary brass cases with Hornady's target-proven bullets and quality propellants, creating a round that works in bolt guns, AR-15s, and everything in between.
Each cartridge starts with annealed brass cases and military-grade boxer primers, the same standards Lake City uses for government contracts. The 55-grain full metal jacket bullet design delivers reliable cycling through semi-automatic platforms while keeping manufacturing costs down so you spend more time at the range and less at the register. The ball powder charge is tuned specifically for the .223's case capacity, ensuring consistent velocities shot to shot.
Testing showed that the 55-grain FMJ rounds stayed reliable across different rifle types. In bolt-action rifles, groups consistently landed in the half-MOA to three-quarter-MOA range. AR-15 shooters reported clean feeding with no extraction issues, and the ammo ran about 1.5 MOA depending on the rifle. Velocities tend to run slightly faster or slower than the advertised 3240 fps depending on your specific barrel length, but nothing unexpected. The flat trajectory and low recoil make these rounds perfect for extended range sessions.
You're getting 250 loose rounds packed in a Hornady-branded ammo can. The package includes a branded hat and sticker, making this a solid all-in-one bundle if you're stocking up. The reloadable brass makes these rounds a good option if you get into handloading down the road.
Yes. Testing across different AR platforms showed no feeding or extraction issues. The FMJ design and standard dimensions ensure reliable cycling in semi-automatic actions. Velocity may vary slightly from the advertised 3240 fps depending on your specific barrel and platform, but expect consistent performance overall.
Absolutely. The rounds use quality annealed brass cases loaded with standard boxer primers, which makes them fully reloadable. This adds value if you plan to reload, and the brass quality from Lake City is top-tier.
For a value-oriented bulk load, accuracy is solid. Bolt-action rifles have produced groups in the half-MOA to three-quarter-MOA range. AR-15s typically run slightly wider at around 1.5 MOA, which is more than acceptable for training, plinking, and general range use.
Lake City manufactures ammunition for the U.S. military and has decades of quality-control standards. By partnering with them, Hornady gets consistent mil-spec brass and components while keeping pricing competitive. You're getting military-grade standards at civilian pricing.
| UPC | 090255730579 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FR504 |
| Bullet Weight (Grains) | 55 |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Shipping Weight | 7.95 |
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