Frontier® Cartridge features Hornady bullets and is available in 223 Rem, 5.56 NATO, 300 Blackout and 6.5 Grendel. Applications range from plinking, target shooting and hunting to law enforcement training and self-defense. State-of-the-industry loading techniques and quality control procedures ensure the reliability of every Frontier® Cartridge round.

Hornady Frontier Ammunition is an ammo line with a rich history of accuracy, reliability, and consistency. However, some shooters wonder if their new Frontier 5.56 ammo is a good choice for loading into their favorite semi-autos like the Ruger Mini-14, Sig Sauer MCX, or any run-of-the-mill AR-15 carbine.

Hornady Frontier is sold at a competitive price point, but does this mean it’s the best choice for you and your beloved rifle?

In this ammo review, we will take a look at Hornady Frontier 5.56 ammo and help you decide if taking the plunge on a 500-round box of Hornady Frontier ammunition is a good investment for all your shooting needs.

This definitely sullied the brand’s reputation a bit, as Hornady ammo has always been reliable and safe, in my experience. After 2018, these reports seem to have all but disappeared, leaving us to believe that Hornady had resolved whatever manufacturing issues allowed these over-charged rounds to make it off the factory floor.

From the rounds I’ve run through my AR-15, I’ve not had any issues or concerns about over-charged rounds. They’ve functioned flawlessly, just like I’ve come to expect from Hornady Ammunition. I like how Hornady offers multiple packaging sizes for their Frontier ammo to fit any budget or stockpiling needs.

Furthermore, their heavier 68gr and 75gr match-grade bullets are great for long-range shooting and competition. However, these won’t cost you as much as traditional match ammo, so it’s a great option for some long-distance plinking or if you simply don’t have time (or reloading components) to prepare for a match.

In summary, although the Hornady Frontier brand got off to a rocky start in 2018, the company seems to have rectified any production issues and is now putting out safe, reliable ammo for the everyday shooter. I’d have no problem heading to the range with a couple of boxes anytime.