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1.	 BULLETS
The most important part of a loaded 
cartridge is the bullet. Used by 
handloaders around the world, Hornady 
bullets are legendary because of their 
dependability and performance.
2.	 BRASS
Most Hornady ammunition is loaded in 
Hornady manufactured cases. We carefully 
manufacture our brass cases for reliable 
feeding, corrosion resistance, proper 
hardness and the ability to withstand 
maximum chamber pressures. We measure 
for consistently tight wall concentricity 
and even run our cases through a pressure 
calibration test to ensure uniform case 
expansion during firing. Thanks to this kind 
of manufacturing care, Hornady cases will 
ensure proper seating of the bullet, both in 
the case and in the chamber and ultimately 
yields optimal velocity, repeatable accuracy 
and numerous reloads.
3.	 POWDER
The powder in each cartridge is specifically 
chosen, based on performance, pressure, 
velocity and accuracy. We use only the 
highest quality powders on the market. 
Each new lot of powder we use is double-
checked for consistency. Our continued 
testing and research guarantees the 
optimum powder choices for lower 
extreme spread and standard deviation.
4.	 PRIMERS
Primers are selected for proven ability 
to work efficiently. They are carefully 
matched to each load and chosen for their 
ability to quickly and consistently ignite 
the entire powder charge.
Joyce Hornady recognized innovation as the product of a quest for perfection, and a belief 
that the next big breakthrough was just around the corner. Founded on the principle of 
making better shooting products, that desire has led to a wave of ingenuity ever since.
We started manufacturing ammunition to give the hunter and non-reloading shooter an 
extra advantage– handloaded accuracy in a factory-loaded round. We start with Hornady 
bullets. The same bullets reloaders use for pinpoint accuracy and dependable performance. 
Every cartridge is loaded with these bullets on our precision presses one after another.
We carefully inspect cartridges 
before they go into a box. Brass, 
primers and bullets are carefully 
screened one last time for flaws, 
scratches or imperfections. 
Unless every round is right, 
we don’t sell it.
THE ANATOMY OF A 
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