Hornady Load Data in Caliber .30-06
Hornady
Hornady Manufacturing Company, founded in 1949 by Joyce Hornady in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a globally recognized leader in the production of high-quality bullets and ammunition. The company was born out of Hornady's dissatisfaction with the post-World War II bullet market, which lacked consistency and accuracy. Driven by the belief that "accurate bullets are never obsolete," Hornady set out to create ammunition that offered precision, reliability, and performance—values that still define the brand today.
Hornady’s operations began with the production of .30 caliber bullets for hunting. Ove ...
.30-06 Spring.
Introduced by the U.S. Army in 1906, the .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm) evolved from the .30-03 by adopting a lighter spitzer bullet that dramatically improved range and trajectory. It became the standard U.S. service cartridge through two World Wars and Korea, powering the M1903 Springfield, M1917 Enfield, BAR, and the iconic M1 Garand before being replaced in service by 7.62 NATO. Its enduring popularity with civilian shooters and hunters is fueled by excellent versatility, widespread rifle availability, and a huge ecosystem of components. The .30-06 also spawned influential offspring such a ...
