New Hornady Gadgets

[KingOfTagSoup]

It appears Hornady has launched their new products for 2025. Now, I will preface by saying I like Hornady in general and have had great results with several of their loads. However, they have for 2025 launched a "backcountry defense" handgun load that is designed to penetrate and not expand....almost exactly like a lead solid....or an FMJ. But the funny part of the ad is where they say "the problem with lead solids is the huge cloud of lead dust that prevents you from being able see for a follow up shot, this new bullet has a jacket to prevent that." C'mon guy Anyway, I like the company but sometimes the marketing is quite amusing

 

[peterk1234]

I have shot thousands of lead rounds through my handguns. Can't say I've ever noticed lead dust impairing my vision. Probably because I shoot with my eyes closed

 

[Bowmannate2000]

A buddy sent me this page for .338 ARC round.

338 ARC - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

338 ARC delivers 1.5 times more energy than the 300 Blackout Subsonic. Engineered for consistent pressure, the 338 ARC provides reliable cycling with both supersonic and subsonic loads.

www.hornady.com

I thought it was a joke at first. I think the bullet is longer than the case!

 

[MTLabrador]

There are so many jokes to be made about this .338 ARC. I thought it was an April fool’s joke at first.

 

[KingOfTagSoup]

For reference fast forward to 1:39 in this video

 

[Bowmannate2000]

Gotta innovate to sell product I guess.

 

[BackofBeyond]

Ok, so a 6 ARC and .22 ARC I get, they’re both kinda cool. But a .338 ARC??? Wtf man?

 

[Forkyfinder]

338 arc would be a great choice if you had a supressor and didnt hunt in a western state or open country. Its 300 blackout improved. Useless to me but not everyone.

Theres been SOME smoke firing a hard cast lead bullet. And if you shoot glocks or something with polygonal riflling it has benefits. Just what advantage that has over a flat point fmj im not understanding.

 

[mtmuley]

Besides the 49 grain V-Max, not interested in anything Hornady. mtmuley