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Hornady company history timeline

1949

Companies established in 1949

What was created in 1949 grew sound enough and strong enough to survive the cruel blow of losing the founder 32 years later.

1964

Market extension is another form of innovation, and the company did this in earnest with the formation of Frontier Ammunition in 1964.

1965

The bedrock principles of quality, continuous improvement, and innovation led the company to introduce its “Innergroove” bullet design in 1965.

1971

In 1971, the company diversified into reloading tools with the acquisition of Pacific Tool Company and into wholesaling with the acquisition of Western Gun and Supply Company.

1977

In 1977, Hornady introduced an even more important innovation, the “InterLock” design.

1981

The company is currently run by Joyce Hornady's son, Steve Hornady, who took over after his father's death in a plane crash on January 15, 1981.

1990

In 1990, the Hornady XTP (which stands for Extreme Terminal Performance) won the industry's Product Award of Merit 1990 from the National Association of Federal Licensed Dealers.

2006

In 2006, Jason Hornady, Steve's son, returned to the company as director of sales and is currently vice president.

2012

At the beginning of 2012, Hornady brought out a "Zombie Max" bullet.

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1949
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