Grand Island, NE — Hornady® 338 ARC ammunition has been named the 2026 American Rifleman Ammunition Product of the Year.

Purposefully designed for hard‑hitting subsonic performance, the 338 ARC delivers 1.5 times more energy than the 300 Blackout Subsonic. Engineered for consistent pressure, the 338 ARC provides consistent and reliable cycling with both super and subsonic loads.

The 338 ARC is available in the following Hornady product lines:

• #82271 – 338 ARC 175 gr. HP Match™ BLACK™
• #82272 – 338 ARC 307 gr. Sub-X® Subsonic
• #82273 – 338 ARC 170 gr. MonoFlex® BLACK™
• #82274 – 338 ARC 215 gr. FTX® BLACK™
• #FR430 – 338 ARC 285 gr. FMJ Frontier®

"The 338 ARC represents the ultimate 338 cartridge that fits in an AR-15 or micro‑bolt action rifle,” said Jason Hornady.

"We are proud of the success the 338 ARC has received and of this award. This is simply what happens when ammo manufacturers and gun builders collaborate on cool projects,” he added.

Find out more about the 338 ARC here.

Now in their 24th year, the NRA Media Golden Bullseye Awards acknowledge the finest products available in the shooting sports. The winners are selected by a six-member committee consisting of editors, graphic designers and veteran NRA Media staff, representing more than a century of collective experience in the shooting and hunting industry.

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.