Hornady has been selected as the Official Ammunition Supplier for the 2009 National Springfield and Garand Matches, August 7 and 8, in Camp Perry, Ohio. Hornady 30-06 Garand Match Ammunition will be issued to all shooters competing in the Springfield Rifle Match, John C. Garand Match, and the Vintage Military Rifle Match.

30-06 Garand Match AmmunitionHornady 30-06 M1 Garand Match Ammunition is purpose built to allow safe and accurate firing of the M1 rifle, while providing match-winning accuracy. Loaded with a 168 gr A-MAX bullet that launches at 2,710 feet per second, Hornady M1 Garand Ammunition features carefully designed medium burn propellants that protect the M1 rifles gas port system, meeting all SAAMI guidelines.

Competitors who wish to practice with Hornady M1 Garand ammunition prior to the National Matches can purchase it from local and national retailers as well as directly from CMP Sales.

HORNADY SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT CAMP PERRY

Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) rifle students will shoot Hornady 223 Rem 75 gr BTHP match ammunition from M16 5.56mm service rifles issued by the school.

Small Arms Firing Schools are held annually during the National Matches as teaching opportunities for anyone interested in learning about shooting or improving their scores. The Pistol and Rifle Schools are conducted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) and sponsored by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Schools feature two days of instruction from the nations best rifle and pistol shooters, and conclude with the opportunity to shoot in an EIC match on the countrys most famous range.

The rifle SAFS takes place August 1 and 2. Information about can be found on the CMP website.

Hornady is also sponsoring four reloading clinics, August 1 and 2. Conducted by Dave Emary, Hornady Chief Ballistic Scientist, the clinics will feature basic reloading safety and beginning techniques for service and match rifles. Advanced-level clinics are also being offered.

A $20 registration fee is required, and all who attend will receive a $20 certificate for Hornady merchandise redeemable at Camp Perry. Class size is limited to 20, so pre-registration is required and can be completed online on the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) website. Junior shooters interested in learning how to get started in reloading are especially encouraged to attend.