Hornady Match | 223 Rem | 75gr | BTHP - 8026

When every fraction of an inch counts, the Hornady Match .223 Remington 75gr BTHP (MPN: 8026) is the load of choice for long-range precision shooters and competitive marksmen. Engineered for tight groups and consistent ballistics, this heavy-for-caliber match round is designed to dominate the firing line in Service Rifle competitions, PRS Gas Gun matches, and long-range target sessions.

The Anatomy of a Match Winner

The heart of this round is the Hornady Boat Tail Hollow Point (BTHP) projectile. Unlike standard plinking ammunition, Hornady Match ammo is manufactured with extremely tight tolerances. The jacket is engineered for virtually zero-runout and uniform thickness, ensuring that each bullet is perfectly balanced for high-speed rotation and a flat, predictable trajectory.

Optimized for 1:7 and 1:8 Twist Barrels

Because the 75-grain BTHP is a long, heavy projectile, it requires a faster rifling twist rate to stabilize effectively. For peak performance and the smallest groups, this ammunition is best suited for rifles with a 1:7" or 1:8" twist rate. It is the ideal "heavy" round for the AR-15 platform, offering near-7.62x51 performance in a high-volume .223 package.

Key Performance Features

• High Ballistic Coefficient (BC): The 75-grain weight combined with the boat tail base minimizes drag and reduces wind drift, allowing you to maintain accuracy at distances where 55gr loads fall off.

• AMP® Bullet Jackets: Hornady’s Advanced Manufacturing Process (AMP) produces jackets with near-zero concentricity, translating to superior in-flight stability.

• Specially Selected Propellants: Each lot is loaded with clean-burning powders precisely matched to the 75gr projectile to ensure consistent pressures and velocities.

• Match-Grade Primers: Reliable, instantaneous ignition is critical for shot-to-shot consistency, and Hornady utilizes only premium primers for their Match line.

• Quality Brass: Select cases are chosen for their uniformity in wall thickness and internal capacity, providing a reliable foundation for those who choose to reload.