Ammo Reports Team
| Official Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
| Cartridge | 300 Blackout |
| Product Line | Frontier |
| Bullet Name / Type | Full Metal Jacket |
| Bullet Weight | 125 gr |
| SKU / Part Number | FR402 |
| UPC | 090255716351 (Retailer Listed) |
| Rounds per Box | 150 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2175 fps |
| Muzzle Energy | 1313 ft-lbs |
| Ballistic Coefficient G1 | Not found |
| Ballistic Coefficient G7 | Not found |
| Case Material | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Reloadable | Not found |
| Test Barrel Length | 16 in |
| Zero Distance | 200 yd |
| Sight Height | Not found |
| Intended Use | Bulk target shooting, range training, and general practice |
| Product Status | Package variant verified; current status not independently confirmed |
| Closest Competitors | Magtech 300 Blackout 123 gr FMJ, Federal American Eagle 300 BLK 150 gr FMJ OTM, Winchester USA 300 Blackout 147 gr FMJ, Hornady BLACK 300 BLK 110 gr V-MAX, PMC Bronze 300 Blackout 147 gr FMJ, Sellier & Bellot 300 Blackout 124 gr FMJ |
Data is based on official manufacturer sources. Found an error? Send us the source link.
Manufacturer: Hornady. Exact official product pages and technical documents are recorded in the editorial verification log. Any retailer-listed field is labeled.
Ballistics Table
| Yards | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Trajectory (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2175 | 1313 | -1.5 |
| 100 | 1867 | 968 | 4.3 |
| 200 | 1591 | 703 | 0.0 |
| 300 | 1354 | 509 | -18.1 |
| 400 | 1169 | 379 | -55.3 |
| 500 | 1044 | 302 | -118.0 |
Official-data note: FR402 is the 150-round package variant of the same 125 gr Frontier FMJ load. Hornady’s current load page shows factory ballistics from a 16-inch test barrel with a 200-yard zero.
Key takeaway: This post covers SKU FR402, the 150-round package. The separate FR400 article covers the 20-round box.
Related 300 Blackout factory loads on Ammo Reports: Federal American Eagle 150 Gr FMJ, Sellier & Bellot 147 Gr FMJ, and Hornady Subsonic 190 Gr Sub-X.
The Frontier Cartridge Line and Its Relationship to Hornady
Frontier Cartridge is a Hornady-affiliated brand that uses Hornady-manufactured projectiles loaded into brass cases at a separate facility. This arrangement allows the Frontier label to offer Hornady bullet quality at a price point positioned below Hornady’s premium lines such as BLACK or Precision Hunter. The FMJ projectile in this load is the same style of full metal jacket bullet Hornady supplies to military and law enforcement training contracts, giving it a credible pedigree for high-volume shooting applications. Buyers sometimes encounter confusion about whether Frontier is “real” Hornady ammunition — the short answer is that the bullets are genuine Hornady components, while the loaded cartridge is produced under a separate brand umbrella. This distinction is worth understanding when comparing this product to Hornady’s own 300 Blackout BLACK line, which uses different projectile designs optimized for terminal performance rather than training economy.
Best Uses
Good fit: bulk range training, practice, and competition where the 150-round FR402 package is more convenient than multiple 20-round boxes.
Not the right tool for: subsonic suppressor use or hunting applications that require an expanding projectile. This is a supersonic FMJ training load.
Reliability Notes
No structured Ammo Reports submissions yet. Hornady specifies brass cases, military-grade Boxer primers, and non-steel-core bullets for Frontier ammunition. Actual function remains firearm- and magazine-dependent.
Competitors
This is the full comparison set preserved from the article’s existing competitor list. A link is added only when an exact Published review exists on Ammo Reports. Unverified competitor fields are labeled accordingly.
| Competitor | Bullet Type | Weight | Muzzle Velocity | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magtech 300 Blackout 123 gr FMJ | FMJ – Not verified | 123 gr – Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Federal American Eagle 300 BLK 150 gr FMJ OTM | FMJ/OTM – Not verified | 150 gr – Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Winchester USA 300 Blackout 147 gr FMJ | Full Metal Jacket | 147 gr | 1920 fps | Target shooting, range training, and general practice |
| Hornady BLACK 300 BLK 110 gr V-MAX | V-MAX – Not verified | 110 gr – Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| PMC Bronze 300 Blackout 147 gr FMJ | FMJ – Not verified | 147 gr – Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sellier & Bellot 300 Blackout 124 gr FMJ | FMJ – Not verified | 124 gr – Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
Price Reality
Retail prices and availability change. Compare the current store listings below and verify SKU FR402 and the exact 150-round package before purchase. Price is not used to determine the technical data or editorial conclusion.
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FAQ
Is FR402 a different ballistic load from FR400?
No. It is a different package configuration of Hornady’s 125 gr Frontier FMJ load.
How many rounds are in FR402?
Hornady introduced a 150-round configuration; this post tracks SKU FR402.
What factory velocity is published?
Hornady lists 2,175 fps and 1,313 ft-lbs.
What case and primer are used?
Hornady specifies brass cases and military-grade Boxer primers.
Why is there another Frontier 125 gr article?
The two pages track different commercial package SKUs: FR400 and FR402.
