CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
\u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
\"Ever heard the phrase \u201counces make pounds, and pounds make pain\u201d? Launching a 6mm ARC from a weapon platform that weighs a third less? Splendid,\" wrote Jay Langston for Ballistic<\/a>. \"Carrying more ammo to the fight in the same loadout? Now we\u2019re talkin\u2019. Starting to see where this is going?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The 6mm ARC delivers substantially better ballistics than the 5.56mm NATO. But it offer similar recoil, yet delivers comparable ballistics to the bigger .308 Winchester. But the 6mm ARC does with with 30-percent less weight on both the firearms platform and ammunition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Ever heard the phrase \u201counces make pounds, and pounds make pain\u201d? Launching a 6mm ARC from a weapon platform that weighs a third less? Splendid,\" wrote Jay Langston for Ballistic<\/a>. \"Carrying more ammo to the fight in the same loadout? Now we\u2019re talkin\u2019. Starting to see where this is going?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Hornady bills the 6mm ARC as a versatile cartridge designed to maximize the potential of the AR-15 platform. As such, it delivers less felt recoil than larger short action-based cartridges. However, it takes full advantage of modern, heavy-for-caliber 6mm bullets, according to Hornady. The cartridge provides excellent accuracy and ballistic performance at extended range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 6mm ARC delivers substantially better ballistics than the 5.56mm NATO. But it offer similar recoil, yet delivers comparable ballistics to the bigger .308 Winchester. But the 6mm ARC does with with 30-percent less weight on both the firearms platform and ammunition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Ever heard the phrase \u201counces make pounds, and pounds make pain\u201d? Launching a 6mm ARC from a weapon platform that weighs a third less? Splendid,\" wrote Jay Langston for Ballistic<\/a>. \"Carrying more ammo to the fight in the same loadout? Now we\u2019re talkin\u2019. Starting to see where this is going?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Hornady bills the 6mm ARC as a versatile cartridge designed to maximize the potential of the AR-15 platform. As such, it delivers less felt recoil than larger short action-based cartridges. However, it takes full advantage of modern, heavy-for-caliber 6mm bullets, according to Hornady. The cartridge provides excellent accuracy and ballistic performance at extended range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 6mm ARC delivers substantially better ballistics than the 5.56mm NATO. But it offer similar recoil, yet delivers comparable ballistics to the bigger .308 Winchester. But the 6mm ARC does with with 30-percent less weight on both the firearms platform and ammunition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Ever heard the phrase \u201counces make pounds, and pounds make pain\u201d? Launching a 6mm ARC from a weapon platform that weighs a third less? Splendid,\" wrote Jay Langston for Ballistic<\/a>. \"Carrying more ammo to the fight in the same loadout? Now we\u2019re talkin\u2019. Starting to see where this is going?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Well that didn't take long. Only six days after announcing a contract to provide .300 BLK ammunition<\/a> to the Defense Department, Hornady is at it again. This time, the company announced another contract to provide 6mm ARC ammo<\/a> to an unnamed DoD unit. The ammunition supports the Multipurpose Combat Rifle program. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady bills the 6mm ARC as a versatile cartridge designed to maximize the potential of the AR-15 platform. As such, it delivers less felt recoil than larger short action-based cartridges. However, it takes full advantage of modern, heavy-for-caliber 6mm bullets, according to Hornady. The cartridge provides excellent accuracy and ballistic performance at extended range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 6mm ARC delivers substantially better ballistics than the 5.56mm NATO. But it offer similar recoil, yet delivers comparable ballistics to the bigger .308 Winchester. But the 6mm ARC does with with 30-percent less weight on both the firearms platform and ammunition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Ever heard the phrase \u201counces make pounds, and pounds make pain\u201d? Launching a 6mm ARC from a weapon platform that weighs a third less? Splendid,\" wrote Jay Langston for Ballistic<\/a>. \"Carrying more ammo to the fight in the same loadout? Now we\u2019re talkin\u2019. Starting to see where this is going?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Additionally, in December 2018, Federal announced a $41 million contract with the U.S. Navy<\/a>; that contract called for Federal to produce 62-grain, MK 318 Mod 0 cartridges, with ammo bound for Navy and Marine Corps units. For more information, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Army Awards Federal $13.8 Million, 5.56 NATO Mk311 Ammo Contract","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-ammunition-contract-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/30\/federal-ammunition-contract-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126006,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-29 09:43:28","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-29 13:43:28","post_content":"\n Well that didn't take long. Only six days after announcing a contract to provide .300 BLK ammunition<\/a> to the Defense Department, Hornady is at it again. This time, the company announced another contract to provide 6mm ARC ammo<\/a> to an unnamed DoD unit. The ammunition supports the Multipurpose Combat Rifle program. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady bills the 6mm ARC as a versatile cartridge designed to maximize the potential of the AR-15 platform. As such, it delivers less felt recoil than larger short action-based cartridges. However, it takes full advantage of modern, heavy-for-caliber 6mm bullets, according to Hornady. The cartridge provides excellent accuracy and ballistic performance at extended range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 6mm ARC delivers substantially better ballistics than the 5.56mm NATO. But it offer similar recoil, yet delivers comparable ballistics to the bigger .308 Winchester. But the 6mm ARC does with with 30-percent less weight on both the firearms platform and ammunition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Ever heard the phrase \u201counces make pounds, and pounds make pain\u201d? Launching a 6mm ARC from a weapon platform that weighs a third less? Splendid,\" wrote Jay Langston for Ballistic<\/a>. \"Carrying more ammo to the fight in the same loadout? Now we\u2019re talkin\u2019. Starting to see where this is going?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Meanwhile, in September 2019, we reported on Federal's previou<\/a>s<\/a> $13 million contract for AA40<\/a>. Therefore, the U.S. Army must be going through a whole bunch of training rounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, in December 2018, Federal announced a $41 million contract with the U.S. Navy<\/a>; that contract called for Federal to produce 62-grain, MK 318 Mod 0 cartridges, with ammo bound for Navy and Marine Corps units. For more information, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Army Awards Federal $13.8 Million, 5.56 NATO Mk311 Ammo Contract","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-ammunition-contract-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/30\/federal-ammunition-contract-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126006,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-29 09:43:28","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-29 13:43:28","post_content":"\n Well that didn't take long. Only six days after announcing a contract to provide .300 BLK ammunition<\/a> to the Defense Department, Hornady is at it again. This time, the company announced another contract to provide 6mm ARC ammo<\/a> to an unnamed DoD unit. The ammunition supports the Multipurpose Combat Rifle program. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady bills the 6mm ARC as a versatile cartridge designed to maximize the potential of the AR-15 platform. As such, it delivers less felt recoil than larger short action-based cartridges. However, it takes full advantage of modern, heavy-for-caliber 6mm bullets, according to Hornady. The cartridge provides excellent accuracy and ballistic performance at extended range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 6mm ARC delivers substantially better ballistics than the 5.56mm NATO. But it offer similar recoil, yet delivers comparable ballistics to the bigger .308 Winchester. But the 6mm ARC does with with 30-percent less weight on both the firearms platform and ammunition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Ever heard the phrase \u201counces make pounds, and pounds make pain\u201d? Launching a 6mm ARC from a weapon platform that weighs a third less? Splendid,\" wrote Jay Langston for Ballistic<\/a>. \"Carrying more ammo to the fight in the same loadout? Now we\u2019re talkin\u2019. Starting to see where this is going?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit hornady.com. <\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout Sub-X TAP Ammunition","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:10","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/23\/hornady-300-blackout-tap-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126050,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-21 09:32:52","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-21 13:32:52","post_content":"\n The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) selected Speer Ammunition for a record contract. Speer will manufacture 9mm service ammo<\/a> for CBP, one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"197014\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n The contract stands as the largest duty contract in company history. It further solidifies Speer's place in law enforcement as a top choice for duty ammunition. Speer previously won a DHS contract<\/a> that called for up to 120 million rounds of 9mm Gold Dot ammo. That contract served multiple agencies, beginning in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The single-award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract is a Strategically Sourced contact for all DHS components. It also includes other federal agencies. It includes a maximum value of $112 million. The ordering period lasts five years, with product delivery commencing this August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to CBP officers charged with the monumental task of border security,\u201d said Speer Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWe know they require the best ammunition in their mission to protect our borders and keep the homeland safe. The use of Gold Dot technology in this contract ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold and absolute confidence in on-duty performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBP selected a round utilizing the Speer Gold Dot technology. It set an industry benchmark for both self-defense and duty use, according to Speer. As such, it earned the trust of consumers and law enforcement. The bullet features a pressure-formed lead core. It also comes bonded to an extremely uniform jacket, a single atom at a time. The process virtually eliminates separation on impact, delivering more retained weight and consistent penetration depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Gold Dot hollow-point design expands consistently through the full range of barriers. Sealed primers and nickel-plated brass deliver reliable ignition and cycling. For more information, visit speer.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Speer Ammo Awarded Record $112 Million Contract by CBP for 9mm","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/21\/speer-ammo-cbp-record-contract\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
\u201cWe have a long history of providing high quality specialty ammunition to multiple branches of the U.S. military. Their continued trust is of the utmost importance to us, and is something we are certainly most proud of,\u201d said Federal Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. \u201cWith this, Federal Ammunition continues to demonstrate surety of supply, professional capability, the ability to meet all specifications, and reliable delivery on production expectations of our military contracts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, in September 2019, we reported on Federal's previou<\/a>s<\/a> $13 million contract for AA40<\/a>. Therefore, the U.S. Army must be going through a whole bunch of training rounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, in December 2018, Federal announced a $41 million contract with the U.S. Navy<\/a>; that contract called for Federal to produce 62-grain, MK 318 Mod 0 cartridges, with ammo bound for Navy and Marine Corps units. For more information, please visit federalpremium.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n","post_title":"US Army Awards Federal $13.8 Million, 5.56 NATO Mk311 Ammo Contract","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"federal-ammunition-contract-army","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:06","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/30\/federal-ammunition-contract-army\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126006,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-29 09:43:28","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-29 13:43:28","post_content":"\n Well that didn't take long. Only six days after announcing a contract to provide .300 BLK ammunition<\/a> to the Defense Department, Hornady is at it again. This time, the company announced another contract to provide 6mm ARC ammo<\/a> to an unnamed DoD unit. The ammunition supports the Multipurpose Combat Rifle program. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady bills the 6mm ARC as a versatile cartridge designed to maximize the potential of the AR-15 platform. As such, it delivers less felt recoil than larger short action-based cartridges. However, it takes full advantage of modern, heavy-for-caliber 6mm bullets, according to Hornady. The cartridge provides excellent accuracy and ballistic performance at extended range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 6mm ARC delivers substantially better ballistics than the 5.56mm NATO. But it offer similar recoil, yet delivers comparable ballistics to the bigger .308 Winchester. But the 6mm ARC does with with 30-percent less weight on both the firearms platform and ammunition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Ever heard the phrase \u201counces make pounds, and pounds make pain\u201d? Launching a 6mm ARC from a weapon platform that weighs a third less? Splendid,\" wrote Jay Langston for Ballistic<\/a>. \"Carrying more ammo to the fight in the same loadout? Now we\u2019re talkin\u2019. Starting to see where this is going?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n We sure do, and with this Hornady 6mm ARC contract, apparently the U.S. military does as well. For even more info, visit hornady.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Hornady Lands Defense Department Contract for 6mm ARC Ammo","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 16:14:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athlonoutdoors.com\/2020\/07\/29\/hornady-6mm-arc-contract-dod\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":126030,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2020-07-23 10:30:36","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-23 14:30:36","post_content":"\n A specialized group from within the U.S. Department of Defense recently selected Hornady 300 Blackout, 190-grain, Sub-X TAP ammunition. The selection provides ammo suited for close quarters operations. <\/p>\n\n\n [in_content post=\"210909\" alignment=\"align-left\" \/]<\/p>\n\n\n Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190-grain Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet. It includes Hornady's patented Flex Tip technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities, yet still meet FBI protocol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cartridge comes loaded with a powder optimized to provide flash suppression. The clean-burning powder also functions in short barrel to carbine length rifles, according to Hornady. The round includes Hornady bullets, specially selected cases and carefully matched powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hornady continues to drive innovation and create headlines of late, especially with an eye toward military applications. In June we reported on the company's newest cartridge, the 6mm ARC<\/a>. The new round generated headlines with news Barrett shipped REC7 rifles to DOD<\/a> chambered in the new round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Back in April, we reported Hornady won a contract to provide 6.5 Creedmoor for a new semi-auto AR-10<\/a>. That contract also cited \"a specialized group within DoD.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearly, somewhere within the Defense Department, there are some highly trained individuals that keep choosing Hornady ammunition products. Let's hope they put it to good use. For more information, visit Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hornady 6mm ARC Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hornady 6mm ARC Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hornady 6mm ARC Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hornady 6mm ARC Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Record Speer Ammo Contract Brings $112 Million From CBP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hornady 6mm ARC Contract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DOD Unit Chooses Hornady 300 Blackout TAP Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n