Hornady vs

[Gryntch]

I'm a big fan of Hornady but lately I'm using ppu and fiocci. They have the same ballistics and $4-5 cheaper, I'm a high volume paper shooter really don't see the difference other than price. Any comments

 

[Fx51LP308]

I've only used Hornady "Critical Duty" 9mm when I lived in the PRNJ and could not use JHPs. Once I relocated to FL, it was Federal all the way. First, American Eagle 9mm 115 for range practice (which I still use, along with AE 230gr .45acp), but I moved onto Federal 9mm Hydra 124 gr and then 147 HST JHPs for EDC. I actually still have a box of that original Critical Duty left.

 

[Gryntch]

I've also used AE in the past but none of my suppliers seem to stock it in my calibers

 

[Fx51LP308]

I've also used AE in the past but none of my suppliers seem to stock it in my calibers

Have you tried ammoseek.com? I find all my calibers there. In fact, I track pricing every week on those calibers via that website.

 

[Gryntch]

Thanks I'll give it a try but back to my original post, is Hornady worth the extra price

 

[hlee]

Thanks I'll give it a try but back to my original post, is Hornady worth the extra price

Not if you don’t see a difference for your use case.

 

[John?]

It really depends on caliber. Some PPU is quite good for 3 gun in 5.56 and 9mm. They also offer decent hunting ammunition for meteic cartridges. I’ve killed quite a few deer with their 6.5 Swede soft point.

Fiocchi runs dirty for me and it’s a little anemic over the chrono. Decent for practice sessions.

Now I only use Hornady in the Grendel. Practice ammo is CCI or Federal (revolvers). Duty ammo is Federal HST. No choice on that one.

 

[FuhQ]

People who say Hornady is expensive be like...

 

[oldrifleman]

For me I practice with what I carry so it is Federal HST for me.

 

[Cody S]

you've tried both and don't see a difference, who cares what internet weirdos think.
I too, am a fellow poor who cares more about trigger time than brand names.