Accurate, Deadly, Dependable ‑ Hornady Manufacturing

In 1949, Hornady started as a two-person operation. Today, Hornady Manufacturing is headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, and runs 24/7 production to meet record demand for ammunition, bullets, cartridge cases, and reloading equipment.

"Ten bullets through one hole" — the founding philosophy that still drives product development

Hornady manufactures factory ammunition across four major categories:

• •Rifle ammunition — Hand-inspected loads with consistent quality
• •Rimfire ammunition — Tack-driving accuracy with dramatic expansion
• •Handgun ammunition — Engineered for flawless performance
• •Shotgun ammunition — Tight patterns and accuracy

Hunting & Field - American Whitetail (now available TIPPED with fast expansion) - American Whitetail TIPPED - Precision Hunter - Custom ammunition (handloaded-quality factory loads) - Superformance (100-200 fps faster than conventional ammo) - Dangerous Game Series (tailored for safari hunting) - Outfitter (nickel-plated cases, GMX bullets, waterproof sealing) - Custom Lite (reduced recoil) - LEVERevolution (breakthrough lever-action design) - Backcountry Defense (handgun ammo for bear country)

Self-Defense & Law Enforcement - Critical Defense - Critical Duty ("barrier blind" performance) - Handgun Hunter

Target & Competition - American Gunner - Match ammunition (stringent uniformity specs) - Superformance Match (world-class accuracy) - V-Match (competition and varmint shooting) - Cowboy (Cowboy Action Shooter loads) - Vintage Match (match-grade .30-06, .308, others)

Specialty Loads - Frontier Cartridge (223 Rem, 5.56 NATO, 300 Blackout, 6.5 Grendel) - Varmint Express & Superformance Varmint - Subsonic (rifle and handgun below-sound-of-sound) - Heavy Magnum Coyote (shotgun to 50 yards) - Slugs (transforms rifled-barrel shotguns) - Hornady BLACK (versatile, optimized for America's favorite guns) - Hornady International (ECX bullet technology)

Hornady manufactures rifle and handgun bullets, buckshot, gas checks, and muzzleloading projectiles. Their bullets are known for world-record-setting accuracy, high ballistic coefficients, and consistent terminal performance.

• •Presses & Accessories — Including patented Lock-N-Load technology
• •Dies & Accessories
• •Case Care products
• •Precision Measuring tools
• •Cartridge Cases (most produced on-site at Hornady's case plant)
• •Reloading App — Mobile access to handbook data
• •12th Edition Handbook of Cartridge Reloading — Data for 400+ cartridges, new CX, ELD-VT, and Sub-X bullets
• •Versa-Prime Bench Priming Tool (2026) — 6061 billet aluminum with hardened steel

Hornady owns SnapSafe and manufactures: - RAPiD Safes - Mobilis Safes - Keypad Vaults - Lock Boxes & Cabinets - Square-Lok system - Security Accessories

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Hornady's quality process includes: - Hand inspection of ammunition for consistency - Premium cartridge cases (most made in-house) - Premium propellants chosen for each load (not locked into one vendor) - Temperature-stable performance for hunting Alaska to Africa - Industry-leading manufacturing and quality control

Notable Innovations - 17 HMR cartridge - LEVERevolution ammo design - Critical Duty ammunition - Superformance propellants - Drag Variability Reduction Technology - Heat Shield Technology

For blemished bullets and retail sales, visit GI Loan Shop (authorized factory outlet).

• •Important Safety Notice: The 6.5 PRC entry in the 12th Edition Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading contains a misprinted powder. Check the official notice before loading.

Resources: - Ballistic Calculator (basic and advanced features) - Load Data - FAQs and Video Tutorials - Product Recalls - Free Catalog - Reloading App

• •Note: DO NOT ship ammo to Hornady via USPS — call for approval first.