Hornady Manufacturing

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, Hornady Manufacturing has become a world leader in bullet design, ammunition manufacturing, reloading equipment, and shooting accessories. What started as a small operation has grown into an industry powerhouse serving hunters, competitive shooters, law enforcement, and reloading enthusiasts worldwide.

Hornady manufactures several distinct ammunition platforms:

American Gunner™ - Versatile, made-in-the-USA loads featuring legendary XTP® hollow point bullets. These loads work for target shooting, hunting, or self-defense applications. The XTP bullet is legendary in competitive shooting circles and among law enforcement.

Full Boar™ - Built around GMX® monolithic copper alloy bullets that deliver 95%+ weight retention and uniform expansion. These rounds are California-compatible and work in ARs and other semi-autos. Designed for hard-hitting terminal performance on tough game.

Critical Defense® & Critical Duty® - Purpose-built self-defense and duty ammunition. The 9mm Critical Defense® Lite™ offers 27% reduced recoil for compact handguns while maintaining 10" penetration through heavy clothing. The 357 Magnum Critical Duty® meets FBI protocol standards and features patented Flex Tip® technology.

Specialty Offerings - Includes 17 Win Super Mag (20-grain V-Max at 3,000 fps), 12 Gauge American Whitetail® Rifled Slugs, and other caliber-specific loads.

Hornady's reloading division offers precision equipment for handloaders:

Hornady actively sponsors shooting sports and education:

Hornady hosts reloading clinics at major sporting events like the Dallas Safari Club Convention, offering both introductory and advanced reloading technique instruction.

The company sponsors major competitions including the NRL Hunter Series and provides ammunition for hunting TV programs like "Petersen's Hunting Adventures TV."

• •Named Hook & Barrel's Top Ammunition Brand (2026)
• •338 ARC ammunition received the Golden Bullseye Award from American Rifleman (2026)
• •Official SHOT Show exhibitor and major industry presence
• •Sponsors law enforcement and military ammunition development

Hornady ammunition and reloading equipment are available through stocking dealers, major retail sporting goods stores, and online retailers. Use the Retail Locator on hornady.com to find dealers in your area.

Contact Info: - Phone: (800) 338-3220 - Email: [email protected] (media inquiries) - Headquarters: Grand Island, Nebraska