The new 8th Edition Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading is the most comprehensive Hornady Handbook to date. Containing nearly 1100 pages, the handbook features the latest information for all the newest Hornady bullets including: FTX, GMX, DGS, DGX and favorites like V-MAX, InterBond, SST, InterLock and XTP.

The handbook also incorporates data for recently released propellant like Hodgdon's groundbreaking Superformance and LEVERevolution, as well as RL 17, 4007SSC, 8208XBR, Hybrid 100V and more.

New cartridge additions include the 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 Creedmoor, 30 TC, 300 RCM, 338 RCM, 308 Marlin Express, 338 Marlin Express, 375 Ruger, 416 Ruger, 450 Nitro Express, 470 Nitro Express, 500 Nitro Express and many more.

Hornady also offers interactive resources online, providing external ballistics and H.I.T.S. calculators. Click on the "Ballistics Resource" button to get access to in-depth, easy-to-understand explanations of internal, external and terminal ballistics. 

Written and formatted to match all skill levels, the Hornady Handbook and this website are the definitive resources for every reloader. The Handbook (item no. 99238) ships in December – just in time for Christmas.

Hornady Manufacturing is honored to have been named the 2010 Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), at an awards ceremony during the Annual Meeting and Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, November 3, 2010. More than 475 NASGW members attended the event.

“We are extremely honored to be chosen from amongst our peers by the NASGW, and would like to thank our customers for their recognition of our continual efforts to service the shooting sports industry,” said Steve Hornady, President of Hornady Manufacturing. “This award was made possible through the efforts of the many dedicated people who work for our company. Their contributions keep us on the cutting-edge of our industry, and being selected as the NASGW Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year is the direct result of our loyal and dedicated workforce.”

Each year, the NASGW awards top accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers who best demonstrate a commitment to two-step distribution, and who provide outstanding value and service. The award is selected by NASGW members, and based on criteria that assess manufacturers on distribution policy, marketing, sales and promotion, logistics and operations, and NASGW and industry support. This comprehensive judging process provides a balanced appraisal that truly identifies the best of the best in the shooting industry.

Hornady Match Bullets deliver the best Heavy Gun Groups at the 2010 IBS 1000 Yard Nationals

Team Hornady shooter Scott Fletcher relied on Hornady .338 285 grain BTHP Match bullets to bring home a first place finish in the Heavy Gun (HG) group division of the 2010 IBS 1000-Yard Nationals in September. The new .338 285 grain BTHP bullets are built with an entirely new manufacturing process that reduces jacket concentricity to previously unattainable levels. "These bullets are specifically designed and built for long range use, and the jackets are the some of best I've ever seen," said Joe Thielen, Project Engineer and avid 1000-yard bench rest competitor. "The changes we've made to our tooling, machines, and processes are really paying off."

Fletcher described the weather conditions at the match as brutal, with 20 to 30-degree temperature shifts and steady 5 to 20-mph winds, with gusts to 40 mph. "These were predominately quartering headwinds with violent switches and let-offs," he said. "I made no effort to read the wind other than to get the shots downrange as quickly as possible in a wind condition judged to be constant." His efforts were impressive, posting a Thursday group of 9.166 inches; groups of 10.594 and 8.423 inches on Friday; and 8.409 inches on Saturday, for a 4-group average of 9.148 inches.

Hornady spokesman Steve Johnson added, "Seeing our Match™ bullets perform as consistently as they do, especially in conditions as adverse as they were for Nationals, really gives testament to the fact that we are making THE BEST match bullets on the market, period."

Two Hornady Manufacturing video productions earned honors during the 31st Annual Telly Awards.

The “Hornady 2010 New Products” video earned a bronze Telly Award in the Direct Marketing category, marking the third consecutive year Hornady has received this award for videos introducing their new product lineup. The 10-minute video combines graphics, testimonials, and hunting footage to highlight each Hornady 2010 new product.

A 30 second TV spot introducing the Hornady GMX® bullets earned a bronze Telly Award in the Sports/Sporting Goods/Games commercial category. The winning entry was the company’s first fully animated commercial produced in high definition.

Telly Awards honor outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest film and video productions, and groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected agencies and production studios in the advertising, television, cable, and corporate video industries in the world.

Master Track Productions of Lincoln, Nebraska produced the winning videos. Both videos can be viewed on the Hornady website.

Click here to view the videos:

• Hornady 2010 New Products Video
• GMX TV commercial

This weekends event will feature nationally recognized shooters

The United States Practical Shooting Association  (USPSA) Area 3 competition will be held at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island this Friday through Sunday, August 6-8, 2010. Sponsored by Hornady Manufacturing, Team Hornady® members, Mike Voigt, Max Michel, Maggie Reese, and Nic Neel will be competing as well as noteworthy shooters like Blake Miguez, who has been featured on the History Channel's "Top Shots" and the United States Army Marksmanship Unit out of Ft Benning Georgia.

Sherwyn Greenfield, USPSA Area 3 Director says, "We've got shooters coming from Canada, Jamaica and everywhere in between. With over 225 competitors already signed up, the match is going to be exciting and impressive." Greenfield adds, "Heartland Public Shooting Park is a great venue because it is so spectator-friendly. It is easy for folks to walk up and see exactly how big the whole match is and get around to each individual stage for a closer look."

The match is open to the public and spectators are encouraged to attend. The USPSA Area 3 competition is a large match that draws shooters from all over the world and offers a great opportunity for anyone to come out and see world renowned shooters quickly and safely negotiate 14 stages and fire 83,475+ rounds between Friday morning and Sunday afternoon.

"Watching professional athletes shoot is an experience that will leave most people, even those without a background in competitive shooting, in awe," comments Hornady Manufacturing spokesman Steve Johnson. "Action pistol shooting is far different from the shooting disciplines that we're used to seeing here locally, like trap, skeet or sporting clays. There is a lot more shooter movement and some very complicated stages - it will not let the spectator down."

USPSA shooting is fast paced and fun to watch, take a look for yourself: USPSA video footage.

Hornady is honored to announce the recent acceptance of the coveted "Academy of Excellence Award." The award was presented in conjunction with the Firearms Marketing Group's (FMG) Shooting Industry Masters event held at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, Nebraska on July 23-24, 2010.

For the seventh straight year, Hornady was presented with an Academy of Excellence award for "Ammunition of the Year". This year, for their Superformance™ centerfire ammunition.

Steve Johnson, a representative from Hornady Manufacturing stated, "The Academy of Excellence Awards are especially prestigious and meaningful to us because all voting members of The Academy are our peers in the industry; from publications, to other manufacturers, to distributors. Winning an Academy of Excellence award means that the product was successful on every level."

Team Hornady members, Joe Thielen and Randy Stephens took top honors at the 2010 Missouri State 1000 yard bench rest championships in Yukon, MO on June 26, 2010. Competing in a field of over 30 competitors, Joe, also an Engineer at Hornady Manufacturing, took 1st place in Light Gun group and another 1st in Light Gun overall. Randy took 1st place in the Heavy Gun score category as well as Heavy Gun overall.

5.050" / 99-4X

7.382" / 95-3X

The course of fire that entailed two, five shot targets with the light guns (17 lbs or less) and two, ten shot groups with the heavy guns (unlimited class). Each target was measured for group size and counted for score. Weather conditions were less than ideal, with 90-95 degree temperatures, high humidity, and an unpredictable fishtailing wind that made shooting very difficult.

Randy was shooting Hornady 30 caliber 208 gr A-MAX bullets in his heavy gun, which is chambered in 300 WSM. Both of his Heavy Gun targets were impressive with regard to both group and score. His first target was a 5.050" / 99-4X and he followed that up with a 7.382" / 95-3X, giving him a group average of 6.216 inches. Considering the 10 ring is only 7” in diameter, dropping only 6 points is very impressive.

4.005" / 47

3.779" / 45

Joe was shooting Hornady 7mm 162 gr. A-MAX bullets in a 280 Remington Improved cartridge. The Light Gun targets measured an impressive 4.005" / 47 followed by a 3.779" / 45 (both pictured below). The group average was an amazing 3.892”. The fact that these groups are shot at well over half of a mile makes it almost unbelievable.

Joe had this to say after the match, "Shooting 1000 yard bench rest is my passion. Being able to use the bullets that I help design and build to shoot groups like these at 1000 yards leaves no doubt in my mind that we are on the cutting edge of match bullet technology, and we’re not done yet."

Hornady is pleased to announce that Team Hornady member, and long time employee, John Potratz won the 2010 Iowa State 1000 yard bench rest championship held in Pella, Iowa on June 19, 2010.  Competing in a field of over 20 competitors and a course of fire that entailed two, five shot targets with the light guns (17 lbs or less) and two, ten shot groups with the heavy guns (unlimited class). Each target was measured for group size and counted for score.  Near perfect weather conditions helped, but John delivered small groups with high scores to win the 2 gun overall championship. 

John was shooting Hornady 30 caliber 208 gr A-MAX bullets in his heavy gun, chambered in 30-375 Ruger,  and Hornady 7mm 162 gr. A-MAX bullets in a 280 Remington Improved cartridge. The Light Gun targets measured an impressive 4.915” / 47 (pictured below) followed by a 6.374” / 45. John’s first Heavy Gun target measured 8.225” / 93 and was followed up with a 7.119” / 95. (pictured below). Keep in mind, these groups were shot at well over half a mile.  These small, consistent, & well placed groups put John at the top of a very competitive cadre of shooters.  John said, “Over the past couple years we’ve put a lot of work into our match bullets, being able to use the bullets that we make to win a competition like this is a great feeling.”

Team Hornady pro shooters have been dominating the firing line. Most notably are two first place finishes at the prestigious 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup National Action Pistol Championship, May 26-29, at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club near Columbia, Missouri.

Team Hornady members, Doug Koenig and Jessie Abbate, posted first place finishes at the Bianchi Cup. This was Doug’s 12th win and Jessie's first. After winning the match with a perfect score of 1920-179x in the Open Division, Doug competed in the optional Speed Event, that he also won. Doug and Jessie were both shooting Hornady® 115 gr XTP bullets from their Smith & Wesson 38 Super’s. "For Bianchi, accuracy is it, and that is the reason I use Hornady bullets," said Doug.

Team Hornady shooter Max Michel was heavily favored to win the USPSA Area 4 Championship, May 19-24, at the Shootout Range in Bossier City, Louisiana, and he did not disappoint. Shooting Hornady 124 XTP in his 38 Super, Max was one of a very small group to put all hits on the target. "Once again, my 124 gr XTP bullets proved to be accurate and consistent," he said. "This time they were tested not only up-close, but also out to 50 yards on a very difficult pistol course. There just isn’t a better bullet."

Fellow Team Hornady member, 17-year old Grand Master, Nic Neel finished third overall at the Area 4 match. Nic shot handloaded 125 gr Hornady HAP bullets in his Infinity IMM. Shooting 97.40% of Max's event winning score, Nic is expected to make a major impact on the shooting scene in the years to come.

Team Hornady shooter Tony Gimmellie used Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 120 gr Match ammo to win the Oregon Sniper Challenge, May 22-23, at the Douglas Ridge Rifle Club in Eagle Creek Oregon. Tony said, "Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor ammo delivered ½ MOA accuracy from the POF gas piston rifle, allowing me to stay well ahead of the competition." The 6.5 Creedmoor is quickly becoming a dominating force in both precision and tactical events.

The FNH Midwest 3 Gun Championships, May 21-23, at the Fire For Effect Range in Fayette, Missouri can be summed up in one word; muddy. That didn’t stop Team Hornady member Barry Dueck from winning the Tactical Optics Heavy division. Barry shot Hornady TAP FPD 110 gr 308 Winchester and 9mm XTP bullets from his STI. "The 308 110 gr TAP FPD is an extremely accurate round with low recoil, which makes it easy to get through stages quickly and precisely," he said.

Hornady Manufacturing wins two NRA Golden Bullseye Awards for new Superformance ammunition.

Hornady Manufacturing, a world-renowned leader in ballistic technology, received two National Rifle Association (NRA) Publications Golden Bullseye Awards during a special ceremony at the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hornady received the awards for Superformance ammunition, which has been chosen as the 2010 Ammunition Product of the Year by "American Rifleman" and "American Hunter." Articles showcasing Superformance™ ammunition are featured in the May issues of both magazines.

"Superformance ammunition is loaded with cutting-edge propellants that are custom blended to increase velocities up to 200 fps without extra chamber pressure, recoil, muzzle blast, temperature sensitivity, fouling or loss of accuracy. Exceptional temperature sensitivity from -15 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit suits every hunting environment, from sweltering desert to the frigid arctic.

"The Golden Bullseye Award honors winners for bringing to market products remarkable in their utility to shooters and hunters," said Joe H. Graham, Executive Director of NRA Publications." The award is a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment."

Highly prestigious within the shooting industry, the Golden Bullseye Awards honor the finest products available in the shooting sports. Winners are chosen by a committee of NRA Publication editors and staff with more than a century of collective experience in the firearm industry. Winning criteria include: product must be a recent introduction and available to consumers; feature innovative design and function; meet or exceed field reliability expectations; and demonstrate style befitting the firearm industry as well as good purchase value."

"At Hornady, we strive to deliver the most innovative products to hunters and shooting enthusiasts," said Steve Hornady, President. "It's an honor to be recognized by an organization as prestigious as NRA Publications and we are very pleased to have been selected to receive both of these awards."

Team Hornady member Max Michel competed at the 2010 USPSA Area 6 Championship this past weekend, winning the Open Division, which was comprised of 105 shooters. The 12 stage match has a solid reputation for luring world class professional competitors and was held at the South River Gun Club in Covington, GA.

Max said, "Every stage was designed with so many technicalities from shooting at paper, steel, and swingers to International targets that I shot Hornady 124 grain XTP. It's the best all around bullet for the Open Division and with the XTP bullet; I knew it would provide the accuracy I required for some of the partially obstructed targets. I really enjoyed the pressure of shooting alongside of my peers at this match, the competition was intense."

Fellow Team Hornady member Nic Neel, made his debut competing in the Area 6 Match, taking High Junior in the Open Division. Nic said, "I used Hornady 121 grain HAP bullets for this match because the extra amount of precision provided by the quality of the bullet was helpful. Stage 9 was my favorite; it was an eight round speed shoot with two fast swingers and a disappearing drop out target activated by two large poppers."

Team Hornady shooters Mike Voigt, Maggie Reese, Adam Popplewell and Sean Dexter all turned in very strong performances at the recent Superstition Mountain 3 Gun Match. Held at Rio Salado Sportsman's Club near Mesa Arizona Superstition Mountain 3 Gun attracted many of the top shooters in the game.

Open Division:

Mike Voigt (right), one of the all time greats in the competitive shooting world, won the Men's Open Division. Mike was shooting 223 Rem 75 gr Match ammunition and 115 gr XTP bullets in his 38 Super Comp. Mike said, "Hornady bullets and ammunition give me a competitive edge, the accuracy and reliability are second to none." Maggie Reese, winner of the Ladies Open Division, was also shooting Hornady 223 Rem 75 gr Match ammunition and 115 gr XTP bullets in a 38 Super Comp. Maggie had this to say, "I can rely on Hornady for 100% performance!"

Tactical Optics:

Adam Popplewell (left), a new face on Team Hornady, turned in a very impressive second place finish in the Tactical Optics division using 223 Rem 55 gr Varmint Express and 40 S&W 180 gr Custom ammunition. Adam said, "The reliability and accuracy of Hornady ammunition allows me to concentrate 100% on my shooting. The ammo ALWAYS performs."

Tactical Optics, Heavy:

Long time Team Hornady shooter, Sean Dexter (right), took 4th in the Tactical Optics, Heavy division. Sean was shooting 308 Win 155 gr Match and 45 Auto 230 gr FMJ ammo. Sean had this to say, "The consistency, accuracy and dependability of Hornady ammunition make competing almost like cheating."

Hornady recently launched HornadyTV.com on YouTube.™ The exclusive channel contains a wide variety of product overviews, instructional videos, as well as TV commercials and vignettes showcasing the company's extensive line of bullets, ammunition and reloading products.

The channel can be accessed via http://HornadyTV.com.

Team Hornady member Max Michel defied Mother Nature and her bag of distractions to win the Open Division at the second largest IPSC/USPSA three day match in the United States. With a field of over 290 shooters, Max's focused and competitive nature overcame the adverse weather conditions that shooters had to contend with. Temperatures in the high 20's, 25 mph winds and snow made for cold, muddy stages in the Lone Star State.

"The Flintstones" was the theme for this year’s match providing competitors with cleverly designed stages named after familiar cartoon props allowing competitors to test their defensive skills. Whether it was the Stone Bowling stage, Rock Quarry or the Brontosaurus Rib, Michel executed all of them with his usual fast paced approach using Hornady bullets.

Max said, "When I'm competing and engaging targets that are from point blank to 50 yards, I use the Hornady 124 grain XTP in my 38 Super Comp. It's very consistent and very accurate."

Keep an eye out for more news from Max next week as he will be competing at the US Steel Nationals this weekend in Titusville, Florida.

Team Hornady member Kelly Neal won the Open Division and took High Overall amongst 140 other competitors. The one day event, hosted by the Starry Shooting Range in Corpus Christi, Texas designed a seven stage match using standard and 1/3 scale IPPA paper targets, steel knock down flashers and moving targets to put the shooters to the test.

After the match, Kelly said, "Vickers Scoring method was used which rewards accuracy, so I shot Hornady 55 grain V-MAX for the short range courses and Hornady 75 grain BTHP’s for the long range targets; they carry more energy to activate the reactive steel targets. I'm very proud to be a member of Team Hornady, using Hornady, I'm guaranteed the ammo will always be consistent and accurate and Hornady has terrific progressive re-loading equipment."

Steve Johnson, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager said, "Kelly's a new member to Team Hornady and we are glad to have him on board. This is a great start for the 2010 season and we look forward to more to come."

Team Hornady member Max Michel found himself on familiar ground when he won the Open Division of the 2010 Florida Open Pistol Tournament. The event is to the competitive shooting world what the Daytona 500 is to NASCAR. The tournament was hosted by The Universal Shooting Academy in Frostproof, Florida which specializes in military, law enforcement and competitive firearm training.

The ten stages, designed for high round count provided Max with the perfect venue to test his winning shooting skills and strategy. Max commented, "Winning this event for the third consecutive year is just as exciting as it was the first time. The match was designed using International targets, which are not only shaped differently, but they're 30% smaller than US targets. I used Hornady 124 grain XTP in my 38 Super Comp and it performed flawlessly. Knowing every Hornady bullet is consistent allows me to run the stages with complete confidence so my concentration is not broken."

Hornady unveils the next generation of match ammunition - the Superformance 308 Win 178 gr BTHP Match. Achieving 2,775 feet per second from a SAAMI spec 24” test barrel, this new load is approximately 175 fps FASTER than any comparable commercial load available today! Topped with the NEW 178 gr BTHP Match bullet featuring a .530 ballistic coefficient, this Superformance™ offering provides industry leading ballistic performance.

"The new 178 grain BTHP Match bullet was purpose built, and optimized specifically for the 308 Winchester chamber. It features an aggressive ogive as well as an extremely efficient boat tail that makes this projectile highly effective aerodynamically, yield less wind drift and allows the shooter to obtain flatter trajectories. Accuracy results were excellent. We shot a .680" group at 200 yards with our test equipment, and field tests out to 1250 yards yielded 8 inch, not 8 MOA, but 8 inch total circumferential groups." – Joe Thielen – Hornady Project Engineer

Remaining supersonic to approximately 1,275 yards, this new load provides a 200 to 250 yard advantage over anything else currently available in 308 Winchester. Because Hornady incorporates its Superformance technology, there is no increase in pressure, barrel wear or felt recoil. It also offers incredible temperature stability and excellent accuracy potential.

"When we combine this high B.C. match bullet with our Superformance propellants, the result is a completely new load specifically designed to maximize every aspect of the 308 Winchester." – Dave Emary – Hornady Senior Ballistician

Nic Neel, USPSA Grand Master and junior competitive shooter wore the Team Hornady® colors for the first time at the Double Tap Championship Practical Pistol Competition in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Turning in a respectable performance as High Junior in the Open Division, Nic not only competed in the 12-stage match, but also officiated as one of the Range Officers.

"What I like best about Hornady bullets is the quality," said Neel. "I use 121 grain HAP® bullets because they provide me with the consistency and smooth feeding I depend upon in these types of matches. Competing with fellow Team Member Max Michel this weekend was not only cool, but provided an opportunity to learn and improve my shooting skills by observing him. I'm looking forward to being a member of Team Hornady and encouraging other junior shooters to get in the game."

Hornady® Manufacturing was honored with a 2009 Davey Award for the new GMX® bullet and ammunition television commercial.

The Davey Awards honor the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. Winners are chosen from over 4,000 entries from across the US and around the world. Judges include top-tier media, advertising, and marketing professionals from the world's leading organizations and firms.

"GMX® bullets and ammunition are fantastic new additions to the Hornady® line, and we're extremely proud to see our marketing efforts for these great new products recognized with a Davey Award." said Neil Davies, Hornady Sales and Marketing Manager.

The winning GMX® spot is the first full HD, fully animated TV commercial for Hornady. Produced by Master Track Productions of Lincoln, Nebraska, the GMX® spot can be viewed on the Hornady YouTube channel. The 30-second spot is also widely aired during outdoor programming on The Sporstsman Channel, Outdoor Channel and Versus.

The Hornady® GMX® bullet is an expanding monolithic solid bullet that is tougher and fouls less than traditional solid copper bullets.

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A number of Team Hornady® Shooters will appear in the company's SHOT Show Booth #12332 in Las Vegas Nevada next week. They'll be there to offer shooting advice, sign autographs and explain why Hornady® is their choice for competition and why you should be shooting with Hornady® products, no matter what your game.

Top to bottom: Doug Koenig, Mike Voigt, Max Michel, Carl Bernosky

Doug Koenig, Mike Voigt, Max Michel, Carl Bernosky, Dave Neth, Adam Popplewell, Kelly Neal, Sean Dexter, Tony Gimmellie, Bennie Cooley, and fellow team members comprise the majority of the Team Hornady® professional shooting staff. They compete in a variety of shooting events around the world that demand that they and their equipment are the very best.

Steve Johnson, Hornady Marketing Communications Manager said, "Competing at the top level nationally and internationally puts these shooters in a very elite league, and this is a great opportunity for the public to stop by and meet them one-on-one and get tips from the pros on everything from product selection and application to competitive shooting tips.

A schedule of appearance times and dates is below. Visit the Hornady® SHOT Show Booth #12332 to meet Team Hornady® and learn why the best in the world choose Hornady®.

Hornady® Manufacturing, a world-renowned leader in ballistic technology, will receive two National Rifle Association (NRA) Publications Golden Bullseye Awards during a special ceremony at the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings in Charlotte, North Carolina this May. Hornady is receiving the awards for Superformance™ ammunition, which has been chosen as the 2010 Ammunition Product of the Year by "American Rifleman" and "American Hunter." Articles showcasing Superformance™ ammunition will be featured in the May issues of both magazines.

"The Golden Bullseye Award honors winners for bringing to market products remarkable in their utility to shooters and hunters," said Joe H. Graham, Executive Director of NRA Publications. "The award is a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment."

Highly prestigious within the shooting industry, the Golden Bullseye Awards honor the finest products available in the shooting sports. Winners are chosen by a committee of NRA Publication editors and staff with more than a century of collective experience in the firearm industry. Winning criteria includes: products must be recent introductions and available to consumers; feature innovative design and function; meet or exceed field reliability expectations; and demonstrate style befitting the firearm industry as well as good purchase value.

"At Hornady, we strive to deliver the most innovative products to hunters and shooting enthusiasts," said Steve Hornady, President. "It's an honor to be recognized by an organization as prestigious as NRA Publications and we are very pleased to have been selected to receive both of these awards."

Superformance™ ammunition is loaded with premium propellants that are custom blended to increase velocities by as much as 200 fps without extra chamber pressure, recoil, muzzle blast, temperature sensitivity, fouling or loss of accuracy. Exceptional temperature sensitivity from -15 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit suits every hunting environment, from sweltering desert to the frigid arctic.