In this American Rifleman exclusive, Jason Hornady, Vice President of Hornady Manufacturing, discusses the company's evolution from a bullet manufacturer to a full-spectrum cartridge developer. He highlights key innovations like the 6.5 mm Creedmoor and the 6 mm ARC, detailing their development for improved efficiency, long-range performance, and AR-15 platform compatibility. Hornady explains how advanced tools like Doppler radar have revolutionized their understanding of bullet ballistics, leading to advancements in bullet design, tips, and boattails. The interview also touches upon the company's agile development process, driven by innovation rather than strict corporate structures, which has also led to cartridges like the 6.5 PRC, 7 mm PRC, and 300 PRC.
Jason Hornady, representing the renowned ammunition manufacturer, discusses the company's evolution from its bullet-making origins in 1949 to its extensive range of loaded ammunition. He highlights the strategic growth driven by developing their own cartridge cases, starting small and scaling up significantly in the early 2000s. The conversation touches upon innovative cartridge designs like the .375 Ruger and the highly successful 6.5mm Creedmoor, emphasizing their focus on precision and performance for various shooting disciplines.
This video features Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand and Hornady Manufacturing Vice President Jason Hornady discussing the development of Hornady's new Critical Defense rifle ammunition line. The ammunition is designed to address a perceived gap in the market for rifle rounds suitable for personal defense, aiming for rapid expansion with minimal barrier penetration. It is initially available in .223 Remington, .300 Blackout, .30 Carbine, and .308 Winchester, intended for AR-style rifles and carbines, which are highlighted as being easier to shoot for home defense compared to pistols.
This video features an in-depth review of Hornady Frontier ammunition, a new line combining affordability and quality for the .223 Remington caliber. Guns & Ammo's Tom Beckstrand interviews Hornady VP Jason Hornady to discuss the offering. The Frontier line is available in Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), Spire Point (SP), and Match Hollowpoint (HP) variants. The review highlights its versatility for various shooting disciplines and demonstrates its performance in a SIG Sauer MCX Virtus, showing tight groupings. The ammunition is noted for its smooth cycling in any .223-chambered firearm and is expected to achieve 1 MOA or better accuracy, making high-quality ammunition accessible.
This video from NRA Gun Gear of the Week features Joe Kurtenbach interviewing Jason Hornady and Neal Emery at the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting. The discussion centers on Hornady's win of a significant FBI contract for their 9mm Critical Duty ammunition. They highlight the performance and capabilities of this specific ammunition offering, emphasizing its selection by a major law enforcement agency.
This video features Joe Kurtenbach from American Rifleman interviewing Jason Hornady. The discussion focuses on Hornady Ammunition's response to New York state authorities urging financial institutions like banks, insurance companies, and other businesses to cease operations with the firearms and ammunition industry. The conversation likely delves into the implications of these actions for the industry and Hornady's strategic approach to navigating this pressure.
This video features Pete Brownell and Matt Buckingham participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, with a playful competitive element to see who receives the ice water. They have issued a challenge to Jason Hornady of Hornady, and the father-son duo Tom and Ryan Gresham of Gun Talk, giving them 24 hours to complete the challenge. The description also directs viewers to a website for more information about the event.
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