FRONTIER 223REM 68GR BTHP MTCH 20

Description

Frontier Cartridge is Hornady’s volume-friendly line built around the same projectiles that appear in Hornady’s premium offerings, loaded onto brass cases with military-grade Boxer primers and propellant. The result is ammunition that performs seriously at the range without the price premium of a boutique match load.

The 68-grain Boat Tail Hollow Point Match bullet is worth understanding for what it changes at the muzzle and beyond. Heavier-for-caliber projectiles in .223 Rem carry more sectional density, which helps them retain velocity and resist wind deflection at distance compared to lighter 55- or 62-grain loads. The boat tail base reduces drag at the rear of the bullet, which pays off progressively as range increases. If your AR is set up with a twist rate of 1:8 or faster, it can stabilize this weight properly; a 1:9 twist is marginal, and a 1:12 will not stabilize a 68-grain bullet reliably — worth checking before you commit to a case quantity.

The BTHP Match designation reflects the projectile’s design priority: consistent jacket concentricity and a uniform hollow point cavity chosen for ballistic consistency rather than terminal expansion. These are target and varmint rounds, suited to precision work at the bench, positional rifle practice, or competitive events where point of impact consistency matters more than terminal performance. Muzzle velocity is 2,960 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, with muzzle energy of 1,323 ft-lbs. Brass cases mean the spent brass is worth saving and reloading if you load your own. Each box contains 20 rounds.