How Ammo Is Made

Published on March 1, 2012
Duration: 4:31

This video details the meticulous process of ammunition manufacturing at Hornady's facility in Grand Island, Nebraska. It covers the creation of bullets, starting with copper cups and lead cores, and the production of brass cartridge cases through annealing and hammering. The content also highlights Hornady's rigorous quality control testing on a 100-yard range and the final packaging stages, emphasizing their commitment to American-made quality.

Quick Summary

Hornady manufactures ammunition by first creating bullets from copper cups and lead cores, then producing brass cartridge cases through annealing and hammering. Rigorous quality control involves remote firing tests on a 100-yard range to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Bullet Manufacturing Process
  2. 01:38Cartridge Case Production
  3. 02:59Quality Control Testing
  4. 03:42Packaging and Final Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

How are bullets manufactured by Hornady?

Hornady manufactures bullets by stretching a copper cup to accept a lead core, adding a cannelure, shaping the nose, and trimming excess lead. This process results in finished bullets like the soft-point Hornady Interlock.

What steps are involved in producing cartridge cases?

Cartridge case production begins with annealing brass cups to soften them. Machines then hammer the brass to lengthen it, followed by tumbling for cleaning. Key features like the extractor head, head stamp, and flash hole are precisely formed.

How does Hornady ensure the quality of its ammunition?

Hornady conducts rigorous quality control testing by firing test loads remotely from a stable machine on a 100-yard indoor range. This method eliminates shooter error, ensuring maximum accuracy and consistent quality for every round.

Where is Hornady ammunition manufactured?

All Hornady ammunition is manufactured in the USA. Their primary production facility is located in Grand Island, Nebraska, where they produce a wide range of ammunition types.

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