Grand Island, NE — Hornady® congratulates Assistant Director of Engineering, Joe Thielen, and sponsored shooter, Clay Blackketter, for their performance at the Alpha Munitions Nut Crusher PRS match, April 26-27, 2025, in Price, Utah.

Thielen won the Tactical Division shooting Hornady 30 cal. 176 gr. A-Tip® Match bullets. Blackketter claimed a 3rd place finish in the Open Division shooting Hornady 25 cal. 138 gr. A-Tip® Match bullets.

“The 2025 Nut Crusher was a fast-paced and challenging match that required speed, accuracy, and skill,” said Thielen. “The 176 gr. A-Tip has proven to be the ultimate bullet for Tactical Division, and was vital in securing the division win,” he added.

A-Tip® Match bullets feature an aluminum tip that’s precision machined and longer than polymer tips, that moves the center of gravity and enhances inflight stability, resulting in tighter groups and reduced drag variability. In addition, A-Tip bullets are sequentially packaged for the ultimate in consistent performance.

Founded in 1949, Hornady® Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory and security product design and manufacturing.