How Ammo Is Made

Published on March 1, 2012
Duration: 4:31

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

Quick Summary

Hornady manufactures its ammunition in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA. The process involves detailed steps like bullet formation with a lead core and copper cup, cannelure addition for crimping, and annealing brass cups for cartridge case production. Rigorous remote testing eliminates shooter error, ensuring high quality and accuracy.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Hornady bullets manufactured?

Hornady bullets are made by stretching a copper cup to accept a lead core. A cannelure is added for secure crimping, the nose is shaped, and excess lead is trimmed, resulting in a finished soft-point, exposed-core bullet like the Hornady Interlock.

What is the process for making cartridge cases for ammunition?

Brass cups are annealed to soften them, then hammered to lengthen. They are tumbled to remove oxidizers, trimmed, head stamped, and have a flash hole formed. A final neck anneal prepares the case for bullet seating.

How does Hornady ensure the quality of its ammunition?

Hornady conducts rigorous quality control testing in a 100-yard indoor range. Test loads are fired remotely from machine-mounted barrels to eliminate shooter error, ensuring maximum accuracy and consistent performance.

Where is Hornady ammunition manufactured?

All Hornady ammunition is manufactured in the USA at their facility located in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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