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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Rifle Ammunition for All Purpose Up to 17% Off

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Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 50 Rounds, FR2005
Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 150 Rounds, FR2015
Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 50 Rounds, FR2005
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Questions & Answers
Is this Lake City M193? Expert Answer

This Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO is made in Lake City.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, September 1, 2022
Is FR200 (in the description) the same as XM193 (on the box picture)? Expert Answer

The Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain model number FR200 is the XM193 ammo. The FR200 is referring to the product number of the 20 round box.

by Hunter, Gear Expert, July 19, 2022
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Haven’t had a chance to shoot it, will update again after, but ordered and received it in less than a week. Looks good though after looking at it. I wish I had only ordered more. I am still waiting on other ammo I ordered weeks before this.
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556 frontier by Snook13, January 5, 2021
Shoots great never any issue.60 cents a round isn’t bad at all right now. Never had a light primer or any issues with ejection and I’ve run about 1,000 of these rounds thru PSA15. I will buy more when I can.
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Product Info for Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Rifle Ammunition

Applications range from plinking, target shooting and hunting to law enforcement training and self-defense.image

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Specifications for Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Rifle Ammunition:

Manufacturer: Hornady
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Bullet Weight: 55 grain
Cartridge Case Material: Brass
Muzzle Velocity: 3240 ft/s
Muzzle Energy: 1282 ft-lbs
Application: All Purpose
Package Type: Box
Primer Style: Centerfire
Sectional Density: 0.157
G1 Ballistic Coefficient: 0.243

Features of Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Rifle Ammunition:

  • Consistency In Every Cartridge: State-of-the-industry loading techniques and quality control procedures ensure the reliability of every Frontier Cartridge round.
  • Rounds For All Applications: Frontier Cartridge offers ammunition configured for a wide range of shooters and applications, everything from plinking, target shooting and hunting to law enforcement training and self-defense.
  • Brass Cases: In addition to Hornady target friendly, non-steel core bullets in a variety of offerings, Frontier Cartridge features brass cartridge cases and military-grade boxer primers and propellant.

Package Contents:

  • Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Ball (M193) Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Brass Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

What is Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Rifle Ammunition good for?

The manufacturer thinks that it is best for all purpose.

Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Rifle Ammunition Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 150 Rounds, FR2015 , MPN: FR2015 , UPC: 090255712896 , Code: 0H-LAR-FRA25-FR2015
  • Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 50 Rounds, FR2005 , MPN: FR2005 , UPC: 090255715248 , Code: 0H-LAR-FRA25-FR2005

Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Rifle Ammunition Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Rifle Ammunition, 20 Rounds, FR200 , MPN: FR200 , UPC: 090255711394 , Code: 0H-LAR-FRA25-FR200
  • Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 120 Rounds, FR200 , MPN: FR200-KIT1 , Code: 0H-LAR-FRA25-FR200-KIT1
  • Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 500 Round , MPN: FR200-KIT2 , Code: 0H-LAR-FRA25-FR200-KIT2
  • Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 1000 Rounds, FR206 , MPN: FR206 , UPC: 090255711424 , Code: 0H-LAR-FRA25-FR206
  • Hornady Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO 55 grain Full Metal Jacket Brass Cased Centerfire Rifle Ammo, 14000 Rounds, FR200B , MPN: FR200B , UPC: 090255711660 , Code: 0H-LAR-FRA25-FR200B
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