Hornady recently added TWO new A-Tip® Match bullets to its High-BC A-Tip lineup for competitive shooters. First is a very impressive 6mm (.243 Cal) 120-grainer, and second is a slick, new .30-Caliber 177-grainer. Both these new A-Tips offer very good consistency and high-BC ratings for their size/weight. The 120gr 6mm A-Tip can work in many disciplines, while the 177gr .30 Cal A-Tip was optimized for the PRS Tactical Division. Videos showing both new bullet types are included below, and you can click on these links for more information:

6mm (.243) 120gr A-Tip Match (#24568) | .30 Caliber (.308) 177gr A-Tip Match (#30741)

6mm 120gr A-Tip: 0.675 G1 BC, 0.340 G7 BC

The new 6mm 120gr A-Tip Match bullet delivers an exceptional ballistic coefficient of 0.675 G1 BC and a 0.340 G7 BC, making it the highest-BC big brand 6mm bullet currently on the market. For comparison, the 6mm Berger 120gr Long Range Hybrid Target Bullet has a 0.328 G7 ballistic coefficient (BC). Designed for shooters seeking max aerodynamic efficiency and outstanding long-range performance, Hornady’s mew 120gr A-Tip brings impressive capability to the 6mm category. Optimal barrel twist rate is 1:7″ inches.

.30 Cal 177gr A-Tip Match, 0.565 G1 BC, 0.285 G7 BC

The other new A-Tip is Hornady’s .30 Cal. 177gr A-Tip Match. This boasts good ballistic coefficients for its size — a 0.565 G1 BC, and a 0.285 G7 BC. Purpose-built with the competitive shooter in mind, the new 177gr A-Tip is optimized for PRS Tactical Division, combining the consistency and precision of A-Tip technology with a weight/ballistic profile well suited to PRS Tactical competition.

Design Features of Hornady A-Tip Bullets

Precision-Machined Aluminum Tips: Longer than standard polymer tips, the aluminum design shifts the center of gravity forward. This provides enhanced in-flight stability, resulting in higher BC and claimed reduced drag variability.
Drag Variability Reduction Technology (DVRT): These A-Tip bullets have a refined flat meplat on the tip to increase drag uniformity and shrink long-range group sizes.
Sequential Packaging: Bullets come straight off the press consecutively into individual slots and are not bulk-tumbled, ensuring ultimate lot-to-lot consistency (each box includes a polishing bag)

To view the full A-Tip bullet lineup (20 Bullet types) visit: Hornady.com/bullets/a-tip-match

Hornady is now the official Title Sponsor of the Precision Rifle Series. This is a major step up in sponsorship levels for Hornady. Previously Hornady sponsored special events such as the Precision Rifle Challenge. Now Hornady will be the lead sponsor of all PRS centerfire events. Hornady Marketing Director Neil Davies stated: “We are excited for the opportunity to be the Title Sponsor of the Precision Rifle Series. Being the Official Bullet and Official Ammunition of the PRS and becoming the Title Sponsor solidifies our commitment to the sport and the PRS as an organization.”

Ken Wheeler, PRS Director, stated: “We are beyond thrilled to officially announce our 2024 partnership with Hornady as our Title Sponsor and the Official Bullet and Ammunition of the Precision Rifle Series. Hornady is an industry leader and very involved in the PRS community, their … award-winning match bullets and ammunition make them exceptional partners of the largest precision rifle organization[.]”

Hornady A-Tip Match Is Official Bullet of PRS
In connection with Hornady’s sponsorship, the Hornady A-Tip® Match has been named the official bullet of the PRS centerfire series. And Hornady MATCH ammo has been listed as the official PRS factory ammunition. NOTE: This does not make the use of A-Tips or Hornady Ammo mandatory in any respect, but these products will be promoted in connection with Hornady’s PRS sponsorship efforts.

We have shot Hornady A-Tip bullets in various platforms and have been impressed. The BCs are very good and A-Tips are capable of excellent accuracy if you inspect the tips for imperfections and sort the bullets by weight and base-to-ogive measurement. These A-Tips represent a significant design effort by Hornady: “Years of research and testing by the Hornady Ballistic Development Group, combined with advanced manufacturing processes and quality control measures, have led to the creation of the ultimate low-drag, high-performance A-Tip® Match bullet.”

In recent seasons, Hornady has sponsored PRS events such as the Precision Rifle Challenge.

Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Co. is a family-owned business based in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly selling Made-in-USA products, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory, and security product design and manufacturing.