Why is there a shortage of Hornady ammo?

Why is there a shortage of Hornady ammo?

Much of the ammo shortage is due to shortages in raw materials. COVID-19 has affected the firearms business just as it has many other industries, Forgy said. The need for raw materials has “been a big issue, right down to the plastic that wads are made out of for shotgun shells,” Forgy said.

Are Hornady SST bullets good for deer?

I have used 95gr SST out of my 243 and they really do a lot of damage. Very accurate bullet but I have switched to Barnes 85 TSX. I like how they perform on game better and they are also very accurate. From my experience the hornady SST are more accurate than NBT’s, in both 6mm and 7mm, in my guns at least.

What does SST mean in bullets?

Super Shock Tip
Hornady® SST® Bullets (Super Shock Tip) are premium hunting bullets designed to shoot flat and hit hard. The bullet’s polymer tip increases the ballistic coefficient for flatter trajectory, and the tip pushes back into the lead core upon impact to initiate rapid expansion, even at long rage.

Is the ammo shortage going to end soon?

The “great ammo shortage” that began last year isn’t going to end anytime soon, and according to market research conducted by Southwick Associates shortages of ammunition will continue throughout the rest of 2021.

How much longer will the shortage of ammo last?

One issue was that manufacturers had their own problems during COVID-19 and production slowed down or even stopped at times. “Supply now is not keeping up with demand,” said Robbins. He is hearing indications that the situation could ease somewhat by the end of 2021 and at least by this time next year.

Which is better Hornady SST or GMX?

The SST has lead in it and will expand drastically. The GMX has no lead it is solid copper and will with stand a lot more inpact than an SST the GMX is made for bigger tougher animals and when it expand it folds in to peddles kind of like a barnes bullet does.

What does SST stand for in Hornady ammo?

Hornady’s very successful SST (SST stands for “Super Shock Tip”) is essentially a secant ogive Interlock bullet with a red polymer tip. Introduced in 1998 in response to the popularity of the Nosler Ballistic Tip, it is a very low drag bullet with a high ballistic coefficient (BC).

What is the best 308 ammo for hunting?

In the .308 (actually all bores 7mm and above), a simple rule of thumb for best results on deer is to use either a stout 150 grain bullet or a soft/ frangible heavy bullet, as a means to effect wide wounding combined with adequate penetration.

Where is Hornady ammo made?

Hornady Manufacturing Company is an American manufacturer of ammunition and handloading components, based in Grand Island, Nebraska.

What is about Hornady bullets?

The Hornady ® InterBond ® bullet uses a proprietary bonding process that holds the core and jacket together . InterLock ® bullets feature exposed lead tips for controlled expansion and hard hitting terminal performance. Hornady ® lead bullets are pre-lubricated and cold-swaged for total uniformity and balance.