The Hornady Podcast

Ep. 250 - New A-Tip Bullets | 6mm 120 & 30 Cal 177 Grain |

The Hornady Podcast

Show Notes

Host Seth Swerczek is joined by Assistant Director of Engineering Joe Thielen and Project Engineer Miles Neville to introduce two new A-Tip bullets: the 120 grain 6mm and 177 grain 30 caliber. The crew dives into the engineering behind these new designs, why bullet weights continue to push heavier, and how modern technology is opening the door to new levels of ballistic performance.

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