A security camera at Platte Valley Communications caught the fire as it happened on camera. The explosion at Hornady Manufacturing happened on Father's Day weekend. Investigators say it started in a shipping container that contained smokeless powder. It was ruled accidental.6 Jul 2016
Why is Hornady not making ammo?
Much of the ammo shortage is due to shortages in raw materials. COVID-19 has affected the firearms business just as it has many other industries, Forgy said. The need for raw materials has “been a big issue, right down to the plastic that wads are made out of for shotgun shells,” Forgy said.30 Apr 2021
Why is Hornady out of stock?
Unfortunately, due to the added demand — even when facilities are operating at max capacity — retailers can't keep ammo on the shelves. “We're shipping more than we've ever shipped,” said Jason Hornady, vice-president of Hornady. “Stuff we make today, we will ship tomorrow. You can only put so much corn in a field.31 Dec 2020
Why did Hornady stop selling to Walmart?
Essentially what it boils down to is that we decided to pick who our partners are. And we don't pick Walmart, ever. We believe in our partners, and part of my issue with Walmart is that they don't support our industry, they don't support what we dothey don't contribute back.
Is Hornady out of business?
Hornady Manufacturing Company is still in full operation and will endeavor to conduct business as usual through the coronavirus crisis. We are committed to keep production going during this situation. We encourage our partners and vendors to continue to supply our operations. Stay strong.
Who bought Hornady?
Type Private
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Area served Worldwide
Products Ammunition, handloading equipment and supplies.
Owner Steve Hornady
Number of employees 200+ (April 2009)
What is the best Hornady bullet?
Hornady ELD-X Engineered to be the best all-around extended-distance hunting bullet available, the ELD-X arguably achieves its goal. It's a boattailed, high-BC projectile featuring the company's proprietary Heat Shield tip, which resists BC-degrading erosion at extreme velocities.30 Sept 2019
What calibers does Hornady make?
Frontier® Cartridge features Hornady bullets and is available in 223 Rem, 5.56 NATO, 300 Blackout and 6.5 Grendel.