Hornady Ammo

Hornady: Accurate, Deadly, Dependable

 

Hornady Manufacturing was built and thrives to this day on a vision for the future, a trait firmly on display in its ability to harness technology, create cutting-edge designs and craft products enthusiasts deserve. The approach is genetic. The business remains family owned and operated after more than 70 years, and the Hornady spirit appears to be contagious, based on the prowess of its research and development teams.

 

Hornady History

 

Joyce Hornady was an avid hunter and shooter who, although deemed too old for service during World War II, taught marksmanship to security forces stationed at Nebraska’s Grand Island Arsenal. The duties didn’t slow his hunting, although the war effort’s drain on stateside supplies made bullets scarce. So, he figured out how to redraw .22-caliber rimfire brass into bullets suitable for centerfire cartridges. Sometime after VJ Day he partnered with Vernon Speer, and the design became available to the public under the “Speer Hornady Bullets” name.

 

Speer moved to Idaho and built his own legend. Hornady stayed in the Heartland and knew the post-war glut of surplus cartridges was good news for recreational shooters, but also understood the bullets they carried were not ideal for hunting. Add the sudden excess of components—brass, powder, primers—that would make the economy of reloading attractive to returning G.I.s and he saw an opportunity.

 

In 1949 he opened the doors of Hornady Manufacturing Company in Grand Island, NE. Its motto was, and still is today, “Accurate, deadly, dependable.” A .30-caliber 150-grain spire-point was the first bullet it made—a design that remains popular.

 

Korean War Slowdown

 

Sales totaled only $10,000 the first year—not enough to put the books in the black—although the figure tripled in the next 12 months. Staff size grew to four, then the Korean Conflict arrived, and its corresponding scarcity in raw materials. Commercial bullet production slowed, and rather than risk layoffs or idle the business, Hornady entered into a contract with the government to manufacture war effort items.

 

The approach worked and after fighting stopped production resumed to normal. Business was good and by 1958 it the company had outgrown the mid-town building it launched from—formerly an auto body shop. That year the company opened an 8,000-square foot factory west Grand Island, in an area outside city limits. The facility even included a 200-yard, underground range for testing, another testament to the company’s foresight. The location was remote at the time, but today it’s surrounded by buildings.  

 

Hornady Innovation and Cartridges

 

Hornady added sales and marketing staff in the 1960s and the pension for innovation shined when company experiments identified an improved bullet design. The secant ogive spire point was the result, and it’s still used in most pointed-bullet profiles to this day. The technical-sounding approach, in simplest terms, improves ballistic coefficient and exterior ballistics by increasing the radius of the circle reflected by the pointy/rounded end of the bullet—in effect, smoothing things, improving aerodynamics and decreasing drag. Common sense, except if that radius gets too large accuracy is lost and if you sacrifice too much of the projectile’s straight-walled section it can have problems settling into the barrel’s rifling. Thankfully the engineers and ballisticians have done all the heavy calculus.

 

It wasn’t long until the company was offering everything from .22- to .45-caliber bullets for reloaders. Then, in 1964, Hornady rolled out its Frontier Ammunition line of cartridges. Built from surplus brass and Hornady projectiles at strict manufacturing tolerances, it quickly gained favor for performance and affordability.

 

Staff grew to 40 and sales climbed at an annual rate of 30 percent. Consumer demand was so great that manufacturing space was expanded to 25,000-square feet.

 

When the Vietnam war began the company faced a different challenge, though. Surplus brass vanished and, to ensure production continued uninterrupted, Hornady entered into mutually beneficial agreements with other major manufacturers. A byproduct of those relationships continues to this day—seen in the number of Hornady bullets in cartridges assembled by other companies.

 

Joyce Hornady’s youngest son, Steve, came to work for Hornady Manufacturing in 1970. Then in 1971 Hornady Manufacturing purchased Pacific Tool Company—Steve Hornady’s former employer—which had been making reloading presses and gear since 1928. One of the company’s last designs, a progressive press, was so innovative that it continues to be popular to this day.  

 

Despite all the success and challenged, the emphasis on technology and improvement never faltered. In 1965 its engineers developed the Innergroove, scoring inside the bullet to ensure proper “upset” (mushrooming) on impact. The InterLock, which minimizes separation by using an interior ring, came in 1977.  

 

Overcoming Tragedy

 

Joyce Hornady and two members of his staff died on Jan. 15, 1981, while traveling to the firearm industry’s annual Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show.

 

Steve Hornady took over as president. His wife Marval, who had already been working for the company for nearly a decade, became chairman of the board. Joyce’s daughter, Margaret Hornady David and her husband left corporate positions at Polaroid to join the team.

 

Hornady Ammunition

 

What followed is a rapid and unparalleled harnessing of groundbreaking technology in the company’s cartridges and bullets. A large part of that is the engineers the company has attracted, but without management willing to risk it on a concept, none of it would be possible. If you’re one of the many 6.5 Creedmoor fans, you can thank Hornady. It introduced the cartridge in 2007. More recently it gave us the 6.5 PRC and .300 PRC cartridges. Want reliable feeding and stopping power in your self-defense handgun? Hornady has the answer.

 

Hornady Critical Defense

 

One failure in your self-defense gun with your preferred carry cartridge is not acceptable. It’s a simple stovepipe on the range, but in a criminal confrontation, the results can be fatal. Hornady’s Critical Defense and Critical Duty lineup harnesses the company’s FTX (Flex Tip) Bullet tip technology that helps avoid feeding problems, minimizes clogging through barriers like clothing, yet delivers fight-stopping terminal performance. The former is fine-tuned for home- and self-defense, the latter tailored for law enforcement officers, who require better barrier penetration as they protect and serve. The cartridges are available for most handguns and even some long guns.

 

Hornady Custom XTP

 

The ultimate in self-defense loads from the company, however, may be it's Custom XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) line of cartridges. Renowned for their accuracy, the projectile is a hollowpoint covered in a jacket of gilding metal to ensure unfailing feeding. Serrations ensure proper upset on impact and the swaged core ensures in-flight stability with proper expansion. It’s available for a variety of chamberings.

 

Hornady LEVERevolution

 

Historically, one of the big limitations to lever-action rifles is a tubular magazine that requires cartridges to line up, single file. If those loads feature a ballistically superior pointed bullet and one of them strikes the primer ahead with enough force, the results are more than just “surprising.” Hornady was the first to solve the problem and put some exterior ballistics back into the equation using the same FTX technology.

 

Hornady A-MAX

 

When precision is key and performance cannot be compromised, take a close look at this Hornady line—from bullets for that precision reloader, to complete cartridges. The A-MAX projectile starts with a secant ogive profile to improve external ballistics, adds a swaged lead core to improve shot-to-shot repeatability and puts it in the company’s AMP jacket, which has virtually zero deviation in wall thickness.  Add an ultra-low drag tip to improve ballistic coefficient and its an ideal option for anyone trying to make that long-distance connection, or dozens of them.

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  1. Hornady SST 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 300 Grain FTX Sabot Light Slug (Rifled Barrels Only) – 5 Rounds

    $18.85

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    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 300 Grain
    Bullet Type Slug
    Use Type hunting
    Quantity 5
    Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge
    Manufacturer SKU 86230
    Shell Length 2-3/4"
    UPC Barcode 090255862300
    Cost Per Round $3.77 per round
    Hornady produces some of the best shotgun loads in the world and these 2-3/4" 12 Gauge rounds are no exception. In this 5 round package, you'll be set for your next trip with your 12 Gauge shotgun. Loaded with shot, these are New rounds that promise reliable firing round after round.
  2. Hornady Shotgun 20 Gauge 2-3/4" 250 Grain SST Sabot Slug – 5 Rounds

    $20.00

    In stock

    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 250 Grain
    Bullet Type Sabot Slug
    Use Type sabot slug
    Quantity 5
    Ammo Caliber 20 Gauge
    Manufacturer SKU 86232
    Shell Length 2-3/4"
    UPC Barcode 090255862324
    Cost Per Round $4.00 per round
    A great option for your 20 Gauge shotgun! These Hornady rounds have a shell_length of 2-3/4" and are loaded with shot that make them an ideal choice for sabot slug. These are New rounds so you can focus on your surroundings knowing that you'll get reliable performance from each round.
  3. Hornady Superformance 375 H&H Magnum 270 Grain Interlock SP-RP - 20 Rounds

    $94.85

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    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 270 Grain
    Bullet Type Spire Point
    Use Type hunting big game, hunting boar, really big game hunting
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 20
    Ammo Caliber 375 H&H Magnum
    Manufacturer SKU 8508
    Primer Type Boxer
    UPC Barcode 090255385083
    Cost Per Round $4.74 per round
    Spire Point ammo that's as ready as you are for hunting big game, hunting boar, really big game hunting. Made by Hornady, this 375 H&H Magnum ammunition is Brass-cased, Boxer-primed with a 270 Grain bullet. These are trusted New rounds so sleep easy knowing you're picking up 20 rounds of 375 H&H Magnum that promises reliable feeding and extraction shot after shot.
  4. Hornady 375 H&H Magnum 300 Grain DGS - 20 Rounds

    $94.85

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    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 300 Grain
    Bullet Type Dangerous Game Solid
    Use Type hunting boar, really big game hunting
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 20
    Ammo Caliber 375 H&H Magnum
    Manufacturer SKU 82322
    Primer Type Boxer
    UPC Barcode 090255823226
    Cost Per Round $4.74 per round
    20 rounds of Hornady 375 H&H Magnum ammo that'll have your gun firing for a while and your face smiling for even longer! The Boxer primer, 300 Grain Dangerous Game Solid bullet and Brass cases on these New rounds make for the perfect companion for hunting boar, really big game hunting. Pick up some rounds today and you'll get fast shipping along with Widener's world class service.
  5. Hornady Superformance 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 300 Grain Monoflex Sabot Slug – 5 Rounds

    $24.85

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    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 300 Grain
    Bullet Type Sabot Slug
    Use Type sabot slug
    Quantity 5
    Ammo Caliber 12 Gauge
    Manufacturer SKU 86236
    Shell Length 2-3/4"
    UPC Barcode 090255862362
    Cost Per Round $4.97 per round

    If you live in a state or territory that doesn't allow rifle calibers for hunting or simply love the versatility of a 12 gauge shotgun with interchangeable barrels, you'll find that the prize inside this box from Hornady's Superformance brand is made just for you. Intended for use with rifled barrels, this shell profile consists of a sabot with a massive 300-grain Monoflex slug. The Monoflex design is made with an all-copper body with a pre-skived hollow cavity that is filled with a flexible polymer tip. This configuration produces aerodynamic drag resistance in flight for accuracy shots alongside massive expansion with minimal loss in weight during entry into a target.

    The damage inflicted by the heavyweight projectile's expansion is sure to create massive wounds in the vital organs of a deer or small moose at appropriate distances. Each sabot slug is contained within a 2-3/4 inch plastic hull for versatile compatibility and propelled by clean-burning powder and a reliable 209 primer. Hornady's powder burns completely when used, leaving behind no excess residue in the grooves of your rifled barrel.

  6. Hornady Match 338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain HP-BT - 20 Rounds

    $129.85

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    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 250 Grain
    Bullet Type Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)
    Use Type hunting big game, match or precision shooting, plinking at the range, really big game hunting
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 20
    Ammo Caliber 338 Lapua Magnum
    Manufacturer SKU 8230
    Primer Type Boxer
    Magnetic No
    UPC Barcode 090255382303
    Cost Per Round $6.49 per round

    The 338 Lapua Magnum has been around for only just over 25 years, but it is one of the best rounds to date, and was used to set a record for the longest confirmed kill. When you want something highly accurate with a long range and great power, the 338 Lapua Magnum is perfect for you, no matter whether you need to hunt, compete in a shooting match, or practice at your nearest long distance range.

    Hornady has been around since the downfall of World War Two and has dedicated themselves to making some of the best ammunition possible. With their incredible dedication, they have made some of the best, most innovative ammo on the market, giving you exactly the ammo you need. With these Hornady Match, hollow point boat tail, 250 grain, brass cased, boxer primed rounds, you have the phenomenal accuracy, extended range, incredible trajectory, and high speed you need to win even prestigious shooting matches.

  7. Hornady A-Max Match 50 BMG 750 Grain PT – 100 Rounds

    $824.85

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    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 750 Grain
    Bullet Type A-MAX Match
    Use Type match or precision shooting, plinking at the range
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 100
    Ammo Caliber 50 BMG
    Manufacturer SKU 8270
    Primer Type Boxer
    Magnetic No
    UPC Barcode 10090255382706
    Cost Per Round $8.25 per round

    If you like making big holes at long distances, this .50 BMG match ammunition from Hornady is your best bet. Each box contains 100 rounds.

    These cartridges fires a 750 grain A-MAX match bullet at 2,820 feet per second. The A-MAX is a polymer-tipped competition-grade design that delivers extremely consistent ballistics.

    Hornady ammo is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive primers and brass cases.

  8. Hornady A-Max Match 50 BMG 750 Grain PT – 10 Rounds

    $88.85

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    Manufacturer Hornady
    Condition New
    Bullet Weight 750 Grain
    Bullet Type A-MAX Match
    Use Type match or precision shooting
    Casing Type Brass
    Quantity 10
    Ammo Caliber 50 BMG
    Manufacturer SKU 8270
    Primer Type Boxer
    Magnetic No
    UPC Barcode 090255382709
    Cost Per Round $8.88 per round

    Precision long-range shooters demand top quality ammunition for their craft. Hornady A-MAX Match loads in .50 BMG are optimized to fulfill that need and designed for accuracy above all other considerations.

    Each round in this box of 10 fires a 750 grain A-MAX polymer-tipped match bullet at 2,820 feet per second.

    Hornady ammunition is loaded in Grand Island, Nebraska using non-corrosive Boxer primers and reloadable brass cases.

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