Tag: hornady

  • SAAMI Safety Tests On Sporting Ammunition

    Long but fairly interesting: I saw the Mythbusters episode on ammunition in a fire… SAMMI got similar results.  Basically it’s not that dangerous if the round isn’t chambered… you wouldn’t want to have your face right next to it though. Someone in the comments mentioned they should have done a drop test with .22 LR.…

  • Hornady Aborts Radio Controlled Shotgun Shell In Favor Of Other Products

    After my previous prediction, most of this was a letdown: If you don’t want to watch the 18 minute video above, here is what’s new: Beam scale – What is this 1982? … Should I grow my hair into a mullet and buy an IROC Camaro? LED light strip for reloading – Double yawn I…

  • Hornady Teasers Gonna Tease – Radio Controlled Shotgun Shell

    I hate vague teasers, but here you go: Perhaps it’s a radio controlled shotgun shell vehicle like the one that gets some air time toward the end of the video? (see above)  Maybe that vehicle is full of 5 lbs of triple-aught buckshot and can be fired via the remote control?  Yea that’s definitely what it is… case…

  • How Hornady Makes Ammunition

    An interesting video on the process: Hornady makes some good ammunition.  Since I shoot for fun, I don’t normally buy expensive ammo, but when I’ve got my hands on some it was evident why it costs more. The video wasn’t as nice and touching as The People Who Make Black Hills Ammunition but it is quite a bit more…

  • Hornady Stoops To A Zombie Low

    All for publicity from bozos like me that run blogs, and DERPtastic store owners: Oh well I guess it worked.  Now here’s where I make fun of Hornady… Seriously Hornady?  You were known for your quality and dependability, and are used by pros and operators alike.  So you decide it’s a good idea to make and…