Description
Hornady’s Superformance Match in 5.56 NATO is built for precision rifle competition and serious long-range target work where consistency round to round matters as much as raw accuracy. The 75-grain hollow point boat tail projectile sits at the heavy end of what standard-twist AR-15 barrels handle well, giving it a higher ballistic coefficient than lighter bullets — that translates to less wind drift at extended distances and a flatter arc once the round settles past the transonic threshold. It’s a meaningful advantage in any discipline where small corrections compound into big score differences.
The Superformance propellant system is designed to extract additional velocity from the case without inflating charge weights, pushing this load to 2,910 fps from a 20-inch test barrel. That added velocity is not simply about energy at the muzzle — it extends the range at which the bullet remains stable and expands consistently, which is relevant whether you’re shooting paper at 600 yards or calling your shots in a prone match. Brass cases and Boxer primers make the spent brass worth keeping if you reload, and the crimped, consistent construction helps maintain uniform ignition across a full shooting session.
This is not a plinking load. The per-round cost reflects match-grade quality control applied to every step of production, from powder charge to bullet seating depth. Shooters who need a reliable, high-BC 5.56 load for gas-gun competition or precision practice will find it appropriate; those running shorter barrels should expect a velocity reduction from the 20-inch test baseline. Available in 20-round boxes or a 200-round case of ten boxes.







