#Hornady

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) has just named Hornady as the ammunition manufacturer of the year for the third consecutive year. That is quite a feat, and as we look at Hornady’s upcoming products for 2026, it’s clear they have no intention of stopping. The list of new products and part numbers is quite long, and if I try to make some sort of conclusion, I’d say the 2026 lineup broadens Hornady’s focus on precision and specialised hunting loads.

We all want to feed our favorite firearms the best ammo. It’s more reliable, accurate, and just a better overall shooting experience. This is why I compiled a list of the best ammo brands that I’ve used over the years, while target shooting, hunting, and for self-defense.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and all of its cool guns, ammo, history, and more. Today's subject is Hornady’s light and speedy 17-grain V-Max 17HMR loading. Primarily used for pest control and varmint hunting, .17 HMR is still a fairly rare ammo type these days due to its high cost and limited list of firearms. Today, we’ll check out how the ammo performs out of the new Bergara BMR-X Carbon, and of course, measure its average velocities and accuracy out of what I’d consider to be a pretty typical varmint hunting setup. Let’s get to it!

Join Luke C. ( BallisticAviation) as he speaks with Seth from Hornady at the NRA Annual Meetings (NRAAM) 2025 in Atlanta, GA, about Hornady's newly introduced 25 Creedmoor cartridge. Recently accepted by SAAMI, the 25 Creedmoor joins the popular Creedmoor family of rifle cartridges, known for its precision and performance in cartridges like the 6.5 Creedmoor and 6mm Creedmoor. This new .25 caliber cartridge is designed to deliver exceptional ballistic performance, offering shooters a versatile option for hunting, competitive shooting, and long-range precision.

Hornady recently highlighted a unique item in their reloading catalog with a new explanatory video. The Hydraulic Form Die Kit is a custom-made tool to create "Ackley Improved" or nonstandard cases without fire forming the brass. This saves a lot of headaches and powder for reloaders trying to feed their unique guns.

Hornady has a new powered case trimmer for 2025 that promises to speed up the process. The High Speed 3-in-1 Power Case Trimmer is a motorized tool to trim, chamfer, and deburr brass while reloading. Let’s take a closer look at its features.

Can’t find your favorite non-Hornady match rifle bullets in stock anywhere? Hornady may have a solution for that with the new Aeromatch lineup. This range of bullets matches the aerodynamic profile and shape of your favorite other load. Without changing your load, or die setup, or dope chart, these Hornady bullets can substitute right in.

Hornady has a new line of handgun ammo for people who go into bear country. The Backcountry Defense lineup is optmized for putting down four-legged predators. This ammo is loaded with the new Hornady Dangerous Game Handgun (DGH) bullet, which offers the straight-line penetration needed for the thick muscle and bone found in bears.

Hornady’s Advanced Rifle Cartridge family has a new member. The .338 ARC joins the 6mm and .22 ARC in the lineup of AR-compatible calibers. Unlike those longer range calibers, the .338 ARC is more akin to the .300 Blackout, but beefier.