Frontier Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO M193 55gr FMJ Ammo
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Frontier Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO M193 55gr FMJ Ammo
- UPC:
- 090255711394
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transaction was simple and delivery was very prompt have not fired any rounds yet but it is hornady so should be fine
The Frontier 5.56x45mm NATO M193 55gr FMJ ammo is a cost-effective option for shooters looking for consistent performance. These rounds are loaded to military specifications, ensuring reliability across a wide range of semi-automatic rifles. The 55-grain full metal jacket bullet provides good ballistics for target shooting, plinking, and tactical training. Frontier uses quality components, including boxer-primed brass cases, which can be reloaded. This ammunition is suitable for both casual target practice and more intensive training scenarios.
Product Highlights:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Frontier Cartridge |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Bullet Weight | 55 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3240 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 1282 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient | .243 |
| Sectional Density | .157 |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Primer Type | Boxer |
| Application | Target/Match, Varmint < 50 lbs, Personal Defense |
| Rounds Per Box | 20 |
Key Features:
The Frontier Cartridge FR200 Lake City Military Grade 5.56x45mm NATO Ammunition offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for self-defense and hunting applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
| Bullet Type | Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) Provides reliable feeding and reduced barrel fouling |
| Bullet Weight | 55 grains Optimal weight for balance between velocity and accuracy |
| Muzzle Velocity | 3240 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy transfer |
| Military Grade | Lake City specifications Manufactured to meet stringent military standards for reliability |
| Cartridge Count | 20 rounds per box Convenient packaging for range use and storage |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Target Shooting: Ideal for practice and target shooting at the range, offering consistent performance and accuracy.
- Training: Suitable for law enforcement and military training exercises, mimicking duty ammunition characteristics.
- Recreational Shooting: Perfect for plinking and general recreational shooting activities with AR-15 style rifles and other 5.56mm NATO chambered firearms.
- Varmint Hunting: Effective for varmint control and small game hunting when used in appropriate firearms.
- Competition: Can be used in certain competitive shooting events that allow for military-spec ammunition.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ High Velocity: 3240 fps muzzle velocity provides excellent performance for target shooting and varmint hunting.
- ✔ Military Grade: Manufactured to military specifications for consistent quality and reliability.
- ✔ Versatile Application: Suitable for target shooting, varmint hunting, and personal defense.
- ✔ Quality Components: Features Hornady bullets, brass cases, and military-grade boxer primers and propellant.
- ✔ Consistent Performance: State-of-the-industry loading techniques ensure reliability in every round.
Cons
- ✘ Limited Bullet Weight Options: Only available in 55 grain, which may not be ideal for all shooting scenarios.
- ✘ Potential Overpenetration: FMJ design may lead to overpenetration in personal defense situations.
- ✘ Not Reloadable: Military-grade primers make these cartridges difficult to reload.
- ✘ Ammunition Restrictions: May be subject to local regulations on military-style ammunition in some areas.
About Frontier Cartridge:
Frontier Cartridge is a brand of ammunition produced by Hornady Manufacturing Company, a renowned American manufacturer of ammunition and reloading tools. Frontier Cartridge represents a collaboration between Hornady and Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. This partnership combines Hornady's expertise in bullet manufacturing with Lake City's military-grade brass cases, primers, and propellants. Frontier Cartridge ammunition is manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, at Hornady's state-of-the-art facility. The brand is known for its consistency, reliability, and versatility, offering a wide range of ammunition suitable for various applications including target shooting, hunting, law enforcement training, and self-defense. Frontier Cartridge's commitment to quality is evident in its use of advanced loading techniques and rigorous quality control procedures, ensuring each round meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- PRODUCT TYPE:
- Ammunition
- CONDITION:
- New
- CASING:
- Brass
- UPC:
- 090255711394
- grains:
- 55
- caliber:
- 5.56x45mm NATO