Grand Island, NE — Hornady® congratulates employee Joe Thielen for his performance at the Northern Lights Classic PRS match, June 6-7, 2026, in Aneta, North Dakota.

Thielen used Hornady 25 cal. 138 gr. A-Tip® Match bullets in 25 Creedmoor to secure victory in the Open Division.

“The 138 A-Tips ran awesome all weekend,” said Thielen, Assistant Director of Engineering at Hornady. “Their level of consistency, accuracy, and wind-beating capability are simply unmatched.” he added.

Sponsored shooter, Clay Blacketter, took 2nd Place in the Open Division. Teammate Lauryl Akenhead won both the Lady and Suppressor Divisions.

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.