In 1949, with World War II over, with the economy returning to peacetime status, with shortages beginning to recede, with Americans anxious to get on with normal lives, Joyce Hornady started a new business. The nation was optimistic, and Hornady was especially optimistic. He knew there were thousands of shooters who wanted what he had wanted: accurate, deadly, dependable bullets they could afford to reload. "Accurate, deadly, dependable" described his products so well that it became the new companys first advertising slogan.
Just as quality had always been highly prized within the company, so, too, was innovation. It took new form in the early 1960s with the first major change of bullet design the company had undertaken. While the bullet catalog now ranged from .22 caliber to .45 caliber, all spire points retained their traditional conical point shape. The ballistics lab supported experimentation that led to the secant ogive spire point shape common to all pointed bullets currently.
22 WMR
HORNADY 22 MAG 30 GRAIN V-MAXHornady 22 WMR ammunition delivers the pinnacle of rimfire performance. It delivers industry leading accuracy and deadly performance that has mistified varmints for years. Loaded with the venerable V-MAX, or alternative metal NTX bullet, Hornady rimfire ammunition is an excellent choice for plinking or varmit hunting.
Features:
Caliber: .22 Magnum
Bullet Weight: 30 Grain
Bullet Type: Hornady V-Max
Velocity: 2200 fps
38 Special
HORNADY AMERICAN GUNNER .38Special 125 GRAIN XTPXTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) bullets are exceptionally accurate and deliver excellent versatility and superior ballistic performance. Propellants are matched to each load to ensure optimal pressure, velocity, volume and consistency from lot to lot. High quality primers and Hornady cases combine to deliver consistent shooting in the field.
Caliber: .38 Special
Bullet: 125 Grain XTP
Velocity: 900 FPS
45
HORNADY 45 COLT 185 GRAIN CRITICAL DEFENSE FTXThe 45 Colt Critical Defense load has been maximized for performance in short-barreled platforms, and is a fantastic choice for the very popular Taurus Judge. The 45 Colt Critical Defense load offers real "man-stopping" power.
Unaffected by thick and heavy clothing, including denim and leather.
Patented FTX bullet delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities.
Clean burning and stable propellants reduce recoil in lightweight handguns, and perform consistently in all temperatures.
Minimal muzzle flash protects night vision.
Feeds reliably in all pistols.
Shiny silver nickel plating prevents corrosion, and is easily visible in low light situations.
Bullets are cannelured and crimped to avoid bullet setback.
Bullets are custom designed for individual loads.
The most effective, consistent, and reliable self-defense ammunition available today!
Velocity: 920 FPS
Bullet: 185 Critical Defense FTX
9MM
HORNADY AMERICAN GUNNER 9MM 124 GRAIN XTP PLUS PXTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) bullets are exceptionally accurate and deliver excellent versatility and superior ballistic performance. Propellants are matched to each load to ensure optimal pressure, velocity, volume and consistency from lot to lot. High quality primers and Hornady cases combine to deliver consistent shooting in the field.
Caliber: 9MM
Bullet: 124 Grain XTP Plus P
Velocity: 1160 FPS
Ballistic Coefficient (G1): .165
Sectional Density: .141
Test Barrel Length (inches): 4
5.56 Nato
HORNADY FRONTIER 5.56 NATO 68 GRAIN BOAT TAIL HOLLOW POINTFrontier Cartridge offers ammunition configured for a wide range of shooters and applications, everything from plinking, target shooting and hunting to law enforcement training and self-defense.
In addition to Hornady bullets in a variety of offerings, Frontier Cartridge features brass cartridge cases and military-grade boxer primers and propellant.
Specifications:
Caliber: 5.56 Nato
Velocity: 2690 fps
Energy: 1323 ft. lbs.
6.5 Creed
HORNADY OUTFITTER 6.5CREED 120 GRAIN GMXMonolithic copper alloy GMX bullet provides uniform, controlled expansion, deep penetration and +95 percent weight retention.
Sealed primer and case mouth provide watertight protection. Nickel-plated cases are corrosion resistant and waterproofed to ensure protection from moisture.
Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
Bullet: Hornady GMX
Weight: 120 Grain
Velocity: 2925 fps
Energy: 2280 ft. lbs.
Return to Ammunition Review menu
