Joyce Hornady on Reloading and Bullet Accuracy

A staple in our company’s history, this Hornady classic film features our founder - Joyce Hornady. Joyce guides you through the basics of bullet accuracy and reloading techniques. Though produced many years ago, the information covered is still as relevant today. It’s truly a pleasure to follow along with Joyce as he walks us through the reloading basics with the skill and patience of a true professional.

[@williamsweet7511]

"an inaccurate rifle or cartridge is in the same class an unfaithful wife...we are better off without them". OMG, I'll never buy a different brand of ammunition. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@davewatchedthat]

I like that he shouts out his whole team. That’s respect. And it would earn mine, if Mr Hornady didn’t already have it.

[@davestrohmeyer-saddleupsho8009]

What a treasure for the Hornady family to replay.

[@davidstuck2866]

W O W ! ! ! WHAT A TREAT! THANKS to the Hornady family for sharing this. To many times things like this are lost never to be seen again.

[@Terrapinskydive]

I found this because of two different segments. I’m actually impressed

[@EDX2308]

If Joyce was still alive he would be shocked at the digital scales we have today, the internet where people all over can share a killer load/bullet powder combination, free floated barreled rifles, the scopes in current production, micrometer seating dies, portable chronographs or even doppler chronographs and few others that I forgot to mention. I am willing to bet he would be impressed that Hornady has put a plastic tip on the end of a bullet (an idea quite strange but normal to us of this day and age).

[@seanwoodburn2616]

What a treasure this film is! 53 years of reloading behind me now. This film is as relevant now as it was then. Cheers!

[@GeorgeSemel]

Me too. I got started in '68 and spent two years' worth of lawn mower money on an RCBS Rock Chucker Press, which I still load on. A Remington 700 soon came home with me too and 50 lbs of 4831, which I paid all of 25 cents a pound for. That power fueled a lot of 270s and 7mm RM that I bought because that was what the shop had on the rack at the time, I still have that rifle, and that 4831 surpluses 20 mm cannon powder from Hodgen lasted me until 1997. Best money I ever spent other than for a 7 x 57 Steyr Mannlicher Model M Professional that I bought in 1976 for 425 dollars. I am taking that one to South Africa next year. A retirement present to myself.

[@derekkonkel8753]

Wow, that's awesome. People were so straightforward years ago, and it is amazing what they accomplished we now take for granted. I really liked this!

[@Chris_KS5KY]

Hands down, one of the most informative reloading videos I've ever watched. It reminds me of some of the old military training videos...no one makes like that anymore. Nowadays, people like rambling on about stuff (they must like to hear themselves talk) instead of just presenting the facts.

[@Gunner40Five]

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing a bit of Hornady history with us. Keep up the good work guys.

[@hornady]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelderyder426]

Dude just lighting off black powder around 3 jugs of powder. We are lucky he lived long enough to make the great bullets we all love! 😅

[@rex8958]

Not to mention the hairspray, Joyce Hornady had some major balls

[@seanwoodburn2616]

That was the point. It was not black powder. It was smokeless powder which burns much more slowly. Still...don't try this at home!

[@michaelderyder426]

I believe the first powder he lit was black powder though.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

​@@michaelderyder426 Just watched it again. You are correct!

[@hayzuese4842]

When you create an ammo company I think a small pop does not scare you anymore. Every reloaded gets bit once by a load.

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

This should be mandatory education for every firearm owner! Especially for those who reload.

[@johnkaraphillis754]

Can’t tell you the priceless memories this video brings back. Loved it!

[@bouska422]

This is a piece of ontology that should belong to the Hall of Fame of Reloading, if it existed. Every reloader, experienced or beginner should watch it. Thanks Hornady and keep the good work.

[@SCmnoutdoors]

I’ve watched tons of videos on reloading. This is one of the best educational videos I’ve seen. I wish I could have seen this 30 years ago when I started reloading. Thanks for sharing!

[@hornady]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garnettwhite5523]

I take this video to heart. Thank you guys for that, as it reminds me of my uncle Len who was a great reloader/gun smith, who collected Ruger firearms.

[@daveknowles3055]

Throughly enjoyed the video. Even with all the technological advances since this video was made the basic premise of reloading remains the same. Make sure you look after this video and any other older ones you may have they will provide understanding of the companies history and ideals for future generations.

[@hornady]

Right on

[@engagedrandomcitizen561]

My dad had the same Hornady reloading manual shown in the video. It probably pre-dated the Lee Loader we started with for .30/30 in the late 1970s. Back in that day commercial ammuntion was considered acceptable if it gave a 3"group at 100 yards with a rifle and 3" with a handgun at 25 yards. Using the reloader cut the group size down to about modern standards of 1" groups and there was a considerable cost savings in loading your own. (primers $1-2 per 100, IMR 4320 or IMR 4350 powder $3.25 /LB and $6-10 per 100 for bullets.) Once fired brass was usually picked up for free from a range or for a minimal cost at a gun shop. In the early 1990s commercial manufactured ammo began to be almost as good and cheap as reloading. UPS Haz Mat fees for shipping put a lot of people out of reloading. It became cheaper to stockpile ammo than components.

[@funkla65]

Great video! Yep, in 9th or 10th grade, before I had a trimmer, I popped an empty out of my .220 which had a belt on it like a magnum. Wasn't a heavy load on the powder side, but a stretched neck. These guys (along with counterparts at Sierra, Speer, Nosler, etc) were giants. If we see farther with our fast twists & VLD's, it's because we stand on their shoulders.

[@Terry_D_Johnson]

I sincerely hope Hotrod Harry watched this video and learned something, I know I did. Thanks for sharing this gem. Accuracy, quantity, and passion never goes out of style!

[@tonybarnes5309]

Man, what a great old video. I was earlier thinking how Hornady has really stepped up meeting my reloading needs over the last 2yrs with all the shortages. I mostly have Hornady Bullets in different calibers and have brass in 2 different rifles. Calibers, each rifle has 100 pieces of virgin brass I am keeping as backup. I resorted back to when I was 26 yrs old and broke because I just spent all my money on the new gun. I was necking down brass or necking up brass. This year, I got tired of just cleaning the guns of dust and decided to shoot too hell with the cost and shortages. Thank you, Hornady, for stepping up meeting the demand. I can not say that about your competitors. I will remember this going forward.

[@kylevanvleet6108]

I had been wondering where the Joyce Hornady voice over in your podcast intro came from. Now I know! Great piece of history here.

[@hornady]

Thanks for listening

[@keitha.9788]

The best reloading video I've ever seen..............

[@edwardabrams4972]

Even though I have used Nosler bullets for the past 60+ years because my dad had an in with John Nosler through one of my dads friend I will remember those days like it was yesterday! Hornaday has really been listening to the shooters and the young hunters these days and they have really grown because of it.

[@GeorgeSemel]

This has to have been filmed sometime around 1968 to 1970. I still have a Hornaday Manual that is shown in this film. I am sure I have seen this one way back when at some point. The Hornaday 139 gr SP 7mm FB. is a favorite in my old 7 x 57. I killed a lot of deer and other game with that particular bullet. They are even better now than they were way back when I started handloading in 1968!

[@nmelkhunter1]

Great video. The illustrations and explanations are top notch and easily among the best I’ve ever seen. I killed my second pronghorn buck with a 139 BTSP Interlock leaving my 280 Remington at 2965 and have used it in the same rifle ever since. Again, great job.

[@TTT-du6oj]

This is awesome ! Pretty obvious Joyce Hornady and company were at the top of their game,passing it on to future generations 👍

[@rmbettac]

This video is great and also highly insightful given it’s age and their lack of modern instrumentation. I love it.

[@Adamhawk1994]

These were real men. This is so awesome!

[@buddytoups1129]

I watched every minute of this. This was filmed long before I was born, I fully expected lots of long debunked theories on accuracy. I was wrong. While “we” have made leaps and stride since these days, we stand on the shoulders of Joyce and many others. One thing I was really surprised about was how similar the reloading equipment is. Ok, no micrometers, digital powder measures, bullet/headspace comparators but the rest could be sitting on my bench today.

[@tadpetrie3464]

Loved the video! Brought back great memories of when Grandad and I handloaded our own ammo! It was also nice seeing rifle stocks made of wood, like they should be!!!

[@whateman12408]

Thank you for saving this video

[@joelcrabtree9463]

Excellent presentation. Any new handloader will benefit from watching it!

[@billfisher6708]

Awesome and everything is still true today.

[@georgezink8256]

So much Information and it’s free if only I had seen this to counter what old timers told me after I got out army hospital in 1970 after 2 tours Vietnam severely wounded ! This also makes me understand principles of reloading thank y’all so much

[@ChadCooper03]

Incredible, how much they knew even back then!

[@craigschaefer8764]

Loved hearing from the founder. 👍

[@davidmiglio9123]

People that really knew what they were talking about. Awesome video!

[@B_r_u_c_e]

A must watch. Thank you.

[@hornady]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@oldschooljack3479]

I'm not a big fan of what Hornady Mfg. has evolved into... But I have absolute respect for Joyce Hornady and his contemporaries like Roy Weatherby and John Nosler. Americans who changed the firearms industry with their dedication to accuracy and precision. Technology and loading methods have changed since this film was produced. But the fundamentals displayed within are still sound. I recommend anyone considering taking up reloading to watch it. The animation and explanations of the forces involved are incredibly instructive.

[@coreystock5361]

That was awesome guys!!! Great post. Simple and to the point. Even to this day.

[@hornady]

Thanks so much!

[@rodbender5453]

Truly a great video. Definitely post more of the classics

[@Hydro_Commando]

Great video. Love these old vintage films from the gun and hunting industry.

[@jasonbrohipower4157]

My most favorite videos

[@danthurman9076]

Hornady bullets and loading equipment are the best that money can buy.

[@tonybarnes5309]

Great old video. It was true then, and true today. I personally want to thank Hornady for stepping up during the shortages and meeting the public's demand

[@paxrom1]

I'm amazed by the depth of knowledge there were in those time. Before google and what not.

[@sidm3571]

Learned a few new things. Thought I knew it all, with reloading.

[@Jonah9HexFan9978]

I love old retro stuff like this!

[@reloadrefine]

cool video.. great pride in reloading.. thanks for offering such consistency in your bullets 🙏🏻😎❤️

[@luloadventure]

Amazing documentary! Thank you so much to sharing this piece of History.

[@hornady]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@russhayes4882]

Now that was awesome !

[@secretsquirrel1534]

I am a Dedicated Hornady Products User I Absolutely Love the Hornady Company and Their Employee's and of Course the Hornady Family !!! I Hope that You don't Mind but as with so many of the Companies Videos I had to Download it for my Personal Archives !

[@MarnieTMakwa]

Excellent - learned so much and so interesting. Thanks for sharing this!

[@hornady]

Our pleasure!

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

He reminded me of my dad and uncles . Great video, thanks . :)

[@hornady]

Thank you too!

[@ClovisChitwood]

fantastic, thanks for putting this up

[@hornady]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aussiefarmer8741]

I have a 1980 hornady reloading manual. All of this info was in there and probably is in the newer ones I expect. I also have an older book "Reloading simpified" By Cyril Waterworth. Which is a very informative also. I read both of these as well as Nick Harvey's reloading manual before I even reloaded my first bullet. Been doin it ever since.

[@brett5990]

Big Hornady fan. Great history here. I noticed the old reloading data sheets are still printed in the same format to this day 👍. Sorry Joyce, I'm going to continue to full length size with a shoulder bump in this day. Probably would have neck sized at the approx time of this video. Absolute legendary pioneer's. Thanks for your efforts and contribution. R.I.P

[@RMM--uv7uk]

That was awesome!! Thanks for sharing guys

[@hornady]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@slickrick809]

Time machines are awesome! Great video as per usual.

[@hornady]

Thanks so much!

[@aklaunch]

This made my day

[@therealfearsome]

timeless information

[@R3dp055um]

Very nice video!

[@peterbradshaw4817]

Hornady gold right there 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BRADASSOFFGRIDHOMESTEAD]

Great video!

[@Everynamestaken69]

A bygone era of great American craftsmanship. Not sure about this company now or if they still exist. But this was the peak of manufacturing.

[@aherrera3239]

That was a great video. Thanks.

[@hornady]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@konoctiswigwam8130]

Wow, great display of black powder vs smokeless powder, I have never lit any of it on fire. Lighting hair spray is akin to lighting farts as a kid...LOL Thanks for posting this video, good to see Joyce in the flesh! A true legend.👍

[@Bushmasterpilot]

Wow, how times have changed! Very cool video, glad you guys shared.😉

[@hornady]

Our pleasure!

[@georgezink8256]

I’ve reloaded for 50 years everyone who reloaded should watch this

[@djinfwb]

Very good information!!

[@hornady]

Glad you liked it

[@yabaovoy5314]

This was awesome

[@BigT27295]

I have always loved Hornady ammo..

[@donseman7524]

That was a good show

[@ryanglass3570]

Fantastic!

[@hornady]

Many thanks!

[@jamesmooney5348]

Very cool video! Good move on posting it. Thanks, I enjoyed it. Hot Rod Harry: That was hilarious!!!! Weatherby could something simular. I always wonder how Mr. Hornady and Mr. Weatherby got along... Seems to me, when Weatherby created a faster cartridge to solve a problem, he also made some problems too. Be interesting to hear how Hornady bullets stood up to the higher MV at close range shots

[@beenstork]

I wish Joyce made all my training material at work....I might actually retain some of the information

[@Yelladog78]

Solid gold

[@derekseiders3597]

Really great video

[@hornady]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesyarbrough4777]

awesome!

[@hornady]

Thanks!

[@toddwright7358]

!!! Thank You

[@georgemitchell9244]

Different type of gun culture back in the day. Have to respect these men who engineered out of passion for the sport.

[@jonoj7666]

Fantastic 👌👍

[@hornady]

Many many thanks

[@CtrlAltRetreat]

I wonder if that no fireforming point about autoloaders is still true. I haven't been hand loading in a while and just been using store bought for my pof ar308 rig, but this might be a good reason to get a howa setup going to try to work on my prs skills. Saving some cash on the ammo and learning how to reduce the weapon impact on my accuracy so I can continue to miss entirely on my own skills might be a step up.

[@jackschmac]

Nice video.

[@hornady]

Many many thanks

[@kilekinney253]

A+++

[@jesusfreakster101]

No wonder Hornady exudes quality- it’s in the genes!! Those animations are still powerful. My only question is why does my hornady brass still last 15 cycles when I only fully resize my brass? … sorry Mr Hornady, but I’m too old to change that habit now 😂

[@daleharvey3278]

I bought bullets by price in my teens...sierra mk for target...nosler ballistic tip for varment...BUT...Hornady has been a great company for bullets nobody bothers. Ie the 22bee ,and 312 174gr for smle. I've since went back to sx and v max

[@paoloperron1168]

Joyce Hornady truly looks like Milton Friedman. Same expressions, same glasses, same way of talking. Great

[@littleyaudry]

6:55:17

[@chipsterb4946]

So who do I believe regarding neck sizing, Joyce Hornady or Erik Cortina?

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

Well, who’s the champion shooter? And what do the other champion shooters in his circle do?

[@chipsterb4946]

@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 doah!

[@reloadingfun]

hey Miles, did you hear that? seating depth effects accuracy😆

[@michellegine7063]

What year was the film produced?

[@trevorkolmatycki4042]

😊👍🏼

[@KokohAgus]

Mantap👍👍👍👍👍 sekali videos

[@joeycamacho968]

Leo Lee, any relation to Lee Precision?

[@WayStedYou]

Wouldn't that be Richard Lee back in those days?

[@davewattles7237]

For all of the younger folks who marvel at the lack of "technology".... World war two aircraft, the first jet engines, and the first atomic bombs / nuclear devices were designed and engineered with slide rules and drafting tables. Snipers in the American (Un) Civil war were making some pretty respectable shots for distance. We ALL stand on the shoulders of giants. ALL of us.

[@greenspiraldragon]

The good old days when they didn't have guards on machines.

[@WayStedYou]

I'm shocked the Hornady lawyers signed off on showing Joyce lighting that powder up at his reloading table haha.

[@Freedom24560]

We used Raid, but point well made.