Featured Hornady Launching New Ammo Lines In 2018 Industry News November 14, 2017 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Written by Jacki Billings As SHOT Show season approaches and manufacturers gear up for new goodies in 2018, it’s no surprise that Hornady has already announced new ammo set to hit dealer shelves next year. Alongside a Critical Defense rifle load, the company’s new ammo products will include Subsonic and Frontier Cartridges. Designed for personal defense, the Critical Defense Rifle series includes a 155-grain 308 as well as 55 and 73-grain .223 loads. Equipped with nickel-plated cases for increased visibility in low light and smoother feeding, Critical Defense Rifle ammunition also offers low-flash propellants that won’t disrupt vision at night. Hornady also serves up a 300 Blackout Subsonic load engineered for better performance below the speed of sound. The 190-grain Sub-X bullet, outfitted with a lead core, offers long grooves in its metal jacket married with a flat profile and Flex Tip insert which work to expand reliably at low velocities. Ideal for use alongside a suppressor, the load offers a low flash signature and quieter performance. The Frontier Cartridge, available in February 2018 in .223 and 5.56, works for a mass appeal with use ranging from plinking and target shooting to hunting and self-defense. The series will supply an array of packaging sizes to fit shooters needs to include 20 count, 150 count, 500 count and 1000 count boxes. In addition to new ammunition lines, Hornady has prepared a 6.5 Precision Rifle cartridge for long range performance. Available on the Precision Hunter and Match series, the 6.5 Precision Rifle cartridge touts a flat trajectory, high levels of accuracy and extended range performance. Hornady will also expand its offerings on several popular series to include Varmint Express, Critical Duty, Dangerous Game and Precision Hunter — all slated to make their debut in early 2018. Explore RECOILweb:Girls, Guns, Tattoos and Expensive Cars VideoU.S. Military Small Arms RenaissanceIf Billy the Kid went Book of Eli...NDM-86: The Chinese Dragon Of Dragunovs NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.