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Hornady Awarded Contract to Supply 300 PRC Ammunition to U.S. DoD

300 PRC Ammo
3GN Staff
Friday, 14 December 2018 / Published in 3 Gun Gear, Long Range

Hornady Awarded Contract to Supply 300 PRC Ammunition to U.S. DoD

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Hornady a contract to provide its 300 PRC ammunition.

The 300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC), released by Hornady earlier this year, was selected by the Department of Defense. The selection is part of the long-range sniper program, which followed a rigorous evaluation process. Additionally, in testing the 300 PRC outperformed 300 Norma Mag, along with several other cartridges past 2,000 yards.

“We’re thrilled to be able to do our part to support our military members by providing a superior cartridge that will enhance their capabilities on the battlefield,” said Scott Javins, Hornady Law Enforcement & Military Product Manager. “Over a 10-year development process, we packed all of our knowledge and experience into designing the 300 PRC as a cartridge that will not only win matches and bring home that trophy elk, but also meet the needs of the best-of-the-best within the Department of Defense. This contract confirms that we’ve met or exceeded their requirements for a new small arms ammunition solution for extended range engagements.”

Built for Distance

Starting with the 375 Ruger cartridge case, Hornady built the 300 PRC from the ground up to launch long, heavy-for-caliber, aerodynamic bullets over long distances. Further, designed for maximum efficiency with common, temperature-stable, magnum-speed rifle powders, the 300 PRC delivers the highest levels of accuracy and aerodynamic performance.

The 300 PRC is commercially available in the Hornady Match line with 225 gr. ELD bullets and the Precision Hunter line with 212 gr. ELD-X bullets. Also, both options feature the Heat Shield tip, which resists drag inducing bullet tip deformation from aerodynamic heating.

The U.S. Department of Defense also awarded a contract to Barrett Firearms Manufacturing. Additionally, the contract calls for an undisclosed number of MRAD rifle systems chambered in the Hornady 300 PRC caliber.

Finally, Hornady 300 PRC is an excellent choice for 3GN Long Range competition.

For more information, visit hornady.com.

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Tagged under: Barrett MRAD, Department of Defense, Hornady, long-range sniper program, sniper

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