Hornady Unveils Impressive 2026 Ammunition Lineup

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) has honored Hornady as the ammunition manufacturer of the year for an impressive third consecutive year. This achievement speaks volumes about their commitment to excellence, and their 2026 product lineup demonstrates they're continuing to push the boundaries of innovation and performance.

The upcoming year brings an extensive array of new products that significantly expand Hornady's offerings across precision shooting, specialized hunting applications, and purpose-built ammunition for diverse shooting disciplines.

The Star of the Show: 22 Creedmoor

The standout introduction for 2026 is the highly anticipated 22 Creedmoor cartridge. Engineered specifically for accuracy and velocity, this new offering utilizes modern, long, sleek, high-performance bullets to deliver exceptional flat trajectories and minimal wind deflection.

With its combination of low recoil and high velocity, the 22 Creedmoor positions itself as an outstanding choice for predator hunting, varmint control, and long-range target shooting. Available in four distinct loadings, there's a configuration for every need:

V-MATCH 69 gr. ELD-VT®

Purpose-built for varmint and predator hunters seeking explosive performance and match-grade precision.

• Muzzle Velocity: 3560 fps
• Item No. 83414

Precision Hunter 80 gr. ELD-X®

Delivers devastating terminal performance on deer-sized game.

• Muzzle Velocity: 3285 fps
• Item No. 83412

SUPERFORMANCE 65 gr. CX®

Monolithic copper alloy bullet for deep penetration and maximum weight retention.

• Muzzle Velocity: 3660 fps
• Item No. 83413

MATCH 80 gr. ELD® Match

Engineered for ultimate accuracy and consistency in competition and long-range shooting.

• Muzzle Velocity: 3285 fps
• Item No. 83411

American Whitetail® Tipped: Performance When It Matters Most

Opening day is the moment every hunter waits for, and Hornady's new American Whitetail® Tipped line ensures you'll be ready. This ammunition delivers immediate, controlled expansion for reliable performance in the field, loaded with the proven SST® and FTX® bullets that have become legendary among deer hunters.

The American Whitetail® Tipped line covers an impressive range of popular hunting calibers:

• 243 Win 95 gr. SST® (Item No. 80461)
• 6.5 Creedmoor 129 gr. SST® (Item No. 81509)
• 6.5 PRC 129 gr. SST® (Item No. 81624)
• 270 Win 130 gr. SST® (Item No. 80542)
• 7mm-08 Rem 139 gr. SST® (Item No. 80578)
• 7mm Rem Mag 154 gr. SST® (Item No. 80601)
• 7mm PRC 154 gr. SST® (Item No. 80714)
• 308 Win 150 gr. SST® (Item No. 80934)
• 30-06 Sprg 165 gr. SST® (Item No. 81151)
• 300 Win Mag 165 gr. SST® (Item No. 82024)
• 300 PRC 165 gr. SST® (Item No. 82163)
• 350 Legend 165 gr. FTX® (Item No. 81197)
• 450 Bushmaster 250 gr. FTX® (Item No. 82244)

Expanded Product Lines for 2026

Hornady is strengthening several existing ammunition families with strategic additions:

American Whitetail®

• 400 Legend 210 gr. InterLock® (Item No. 82461)

Custom™

• 6mm ARC 90 gr. CX® (Item No. 81612)

Hornady BLACK™

• 338 ARC 170 gr. MonoFlex® (Item No. 82273)
• 338 ARC 215 gr. FTX® (Item No. 82274)

LeverEvolution®

• 10mm Auto 150 gr. FTX® (Item No. 91258)

MATCH™

• 25 Creedmoor 134 gr. ELD® Match (Item No. 81421)

Precision Hunter®

• 25 Creedmoor 128 gr. ELD-X® (Item No. 81422)

Superformance®

• 25 Creedmoor 112 gr. CX® (Item No. 81423)

Superformance® Varmint

• 223 WSSM 55 gr. V-MAX® (Item No. 8308)
• 243 WSSM 75 gr. V-MAX® (Item No. 80411)

V-Match®

• 224 Valkyrie 62 gr. ELD-VT® (Item No. 81533)
• 25 Creedmoor 95 gr. ELD-VT® (Item No. 81424)
• 6.5 PRC 100 gr. ELD-VT® (Item No. 81627)
• 300 PRC 174 gr. ELD-VT® (Item No. 82168)

Frontier® Cartridge

• 6mm ARC 105 gr. FMJ (Item No. FR710)
• 6.8mm Rem Spc 110 gr. FMJ (Item No. FR730)
• 300 Blackout (Subsonic) 208 gr. FMJ (Item No. FR410)
• 7.62x39 123 gr. FMJ (Item No. FR420)
• 338 ARC (Subsonic) 285 gr. FMJ (Item No. FR430)

Revolutionary New Bullet Designs

DGH™ (Dangerous Game Handgun) Bullets

For those critical moments when maximum penetration is essential, Hornady introduces the DGH™ bullet line. These heavy-for-caliber, jacketed projectiles are specifically engineered to punch through tough barriers, resist deflection, and deliver maximum penetration in dangerous game scenarios.

Available calibers include:

• 9mm 138 GR DGH™ (Item No. 35548)
• 38 CAL 165 GR DGH™ (Item No. 3576)
• 10mm 200 GR DGH™ (Item No. 40071)
• 44 CAL 240 GR DGH™ (Item No. 44202)
• 45 CAL 300 GR DGH™ (Item No. 45208)
• 50 CAL 500 GR DGH™ (Item No. 50109)

AEROMATCH™ Bullets

The new AEROMATCH™ line expands options for precision shooters with both HPBT and compound profiles:

HPBT Profiles:

• 22 CAL 69 GR HPBT (Item No. 22771)
• 22 CAL 77 GR HPBT W/C (Item No. 22777)
• 30 CAL 168 GR HPBT (Item No. 30507)
• 30 CAL 175 GR HPBT (Item No. 30719)

Compound Profiles:

• 6MM 105 GR BTHP (Item No. 24573)
• 6.5MM 140 GR BTHP (Item No. 26303)

Additional Bullet Expansions

ELD-X®

• 25 CAL 128 GR ELD-X® (Item No. 25417)

CX®

• 22 CAL 65 GR CX® (Item No. 22765)
• 25 CAL 112 GR CX® (Item No. 2543)
• 338 CAL 240 GR CX® (Item No. 33283)

ELD-VT® Bullets

• 22 CAL 69 GR ELD-VT® (Item No. 22772)
• 22 CAL 95 GR ELD-VT® (Item No. 25412)

SUB-X®

• 338 CAL 307 GR SUB-X® (Item No. 33394)

Looking Forward

Hornady's 2026 lineup represents a thoughtful expansion of their product portfolio, delivering greater cartridge diversity and purpose-built bullets designed for hunters, competitive shooters, and specialized applications. From the exciting new 22 Creedmoor to the robust DGH handgun bullets and the precision-focused AEROMATCH line, there's something for every shooting discipline. This comprehensive offering reinforces why Hornady continues to earn recognition as a leader in ammunition manufacturing.