Video: How Ammo Is Made

2012 New Products from Hornady

Here is the press release to recap all of their new 2012 offerings:

Hornady® Manufacturing, an industry leader in bullet and ammunition technology, announces a comprehensive lineup of new products for 2012. These new ammunition, bullet and reloading products will be available from stocking dealers, major retail sporting goods stores and their websites. Please visit the Retail Locator to find the nearest dealer. International listings are available as well.

New Ammunition

Critical DUTY™ Law enforcement and tactical professionals now have a truly advanced, 21st Century handgun ammunition solution that delivers the most consistent and reliable urban barrier performance available. The proven Flex Tip® design of the new FlexLock™ bullet eliminates clogging and aids bullet expansion. Its large, mechanical jacket-to-core, InterLock® band works to keep the bullet and core from separating for maximum weight retention and proven terminal performance through all FBI test barriers. Find out more.

What caliber for Spam?

The minds (and I use that term loosely) over at My Gun Culture shoot some Spam with Hornady Critical Defense. This is an ongoing project for them, so if you have any suggestions as to what to shoot, just leave them on their blog.

Hornady Announces Major Product Launch

Here is the press release:

Hornady^® Announces Major Product Launch
Friday, December 23, 2011

(Grand Island, NE) Hornady^® Manufacturing, an industry leader in bullet and ammunition technology, will have a major product launch on Friday, December 23, 2011 on the Hornady website.

Hornady's New Products for 2012

I have already mentioned a few of these... but here is the official press release:

Hornady® Manufacturing, an industry leader in bullet and ammunition technology, announces a comprehensive lineup of new products for 2012. These new ammunition, bullet and reloading products will be available from stocking dealers, major retail sporting goods stores and their websites. Please visit the Retail Locator to find the nearest dealer. International listings are available as well.

Video: Hornady Critical Duty Product Overview

New Load From Hornady - Critical Duty

Shooting Illustrated mentioned it on their Facebook page... it meets all the
FBI requirements for barrier penetration.

Something New Coming From Hornady - October 14, 2011

Commemorative bullets...

... for that commemorative 1911 of yours.

Via The Outdoor Wire:

Hornady Releases Commemorative John M. Browning Model 1911 Pistol Bullets
(Grand Island, NE) Hornady Manufacturing® is pleased to celebrate the 100th anniversary of John M. Browning's Model 1911 .45 Automatic Pistol, with a special commemorative 50-cartridge package loaded with Hornady® 230 gr FMJ-RN bullets.

Distributed exclusively by AcuSport, the package features images of a World War I infantryman and a modern day soldier on the characteristic Hornady® brown box with a trademark red foil stamp. Brass cases for this limited edition are emblazoned with "45 Auto 1911-2011" on the headstamp. This limited edition is only available through AcuSport. If your dealer does not carry this special load, contact AcuSport at www.acusport.com.