Hornady Introduces Superformance International

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posted on April 8, 2013
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Hornady Manufacturing has announced that it will be introducing its popular Superformance ammunition to hunters around the globe with its Superformance International line.

Superformance ammunition—which blends propellants and manipulates burn rates to reach speeds that are 30 to 60 meters per second faster than conventional center-fire rifle loads—was first released to the American market in 2010. The new Superformance International line is meant to answer the demands of the global hunter, and will be available in the most popular European calibers.

The Superformance International line will feature Hornady GMX bullets, which are made of copper alloy and retain 95 percent or more of their original weight.

Superformance International Cartridges:

• 223 Rem.
• 243 Win.
• 6.5X55
• 270 Win.
• 7x64
• 7x65R
• 7mm Rem. Mag.
• 308 Win.
• 30-06 Sprg.
• 300 Win. Mag.
• 8x57 JS (IS)
• 8x57 JRS (IRS)
• 9.3x62• 9.3x74R

For more information, go to Hornady.com.

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