Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, NRA-certified firearms instructor.
For competitive rifle shooters running AR-15 platforms in service rifle or precision divisions, the Hornady Match 223 Remington 75 grain jacketed hollow point delivers the consistency match directors demand — single-digit extreme spreads, lot-to-lot uniformity, and ballistic coefficients that flatten wind drift past 400 yards. This is match-grade ammunition engineered to the same tolerances as handloads, with Hornady’s factory QC removing the variables that cost you points downrange. Each 20-round box ships with brass cases that reload clean through a dozen firing cycles.
Performance at a Glance
The 75-grain jacketed hollow point exits a 24-inch test barrel at 2790 feet per second, carrying 1296 foot-pounds of energy with a 0.395 G1 ballistic coefficient. That BC keeps the round supersonic through 800 yards and reduces wind deflection by 18% compared to 55-grain ball loads at 600 yards — the difference between a center hit and an edge call in National Match competition. Hornady loads this round to SAAMI pressure limits with temperature-stable propellants that hold velocity spreads under 30 fps across summer and winter range sessions.
Technical Breakdown
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 223 Remington |
| Bullet weight | 75 grains |
| Bullet type | Jacketed Hollow Point |
| Muzzle velocity | 2790 fps |
| Muzzle energy | 1296 ft-lbs |
| G1 ballistic coefficient | 0.395 |
| Sectional density | 0.214 |
| Test barrel length | 24 inches |
| Rounds per box | 20 |
| Case | Brass |
| Primer | Boxer |
| Corrosive | No |
| Reloadable | Yes |
| Intended use | Range & Target |
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
Brass cases eject with minimal carbon fouling and resize with standard small-rifle dies — no special tooling required for reloaders running progressive presses. This load stabilizes in 1:8 and faster twist barrels; confirm your rifle’s twist rate before ordering if you’re running factory-spec 1:9 barrels common on pre-2010 AR-15 uppers. Browse additional precision loads in our Hornady 223 ammo selection.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Federal law requires purchasers to be at least 18 years old for rifle and shotgun ammunition, and at least 21 for handgun ammunition. Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain states, counties, and cities — review our ammunition shipping restrictions before ordering. Store ammunition in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and out of reach of unauthorized users.
- Follow the four universal rules of firearms safety at all times when handling loaded ammunition
- This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm under Proposition 65 — use adequate ventilation when shooting indoors
- Verify current state and local restrictions before ordering; some jurisdictions prohibit online ammunition sales or require additional documentation
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