Black Hills Ammo
True Shot Ammo stocks a variety of Black Hills ammo for sale at competitive prices. Whether you’re looking to buy in box quantities or cheap bulk ammo packages, Black Hills has you covered. As one of the largest ammunition dealers in the United States, True Shot Ammo has better service and better prices for Black Hills ammo in stock that is ready to ship fast – making us one of the best places to buy ammo online.
Black Hills Ammo
Popular Ammo Offerings from Black Hills
- .45-70 Government:The .45-70 Government was introduced in 1873 and originally designed for the Springfield Model 1873 “Trapdoor” rifle. Known for its powerful punch and long history in American firearms, the .45-70 remains a favorite for big game hunting and historical firearms enthusiasts.
- 9mm:The 9mm Luger cartridge is easily the most common handgun round in common use. The caliber goes by many names, often being referred to as 9mm NATO, 9mm Parabellum, 9x19mm, or just generically “9mm”. The cartridge’s origins can be traced back to the early 20th century and is the brainchild of Georg Luger. Originally found in firearms such as the Borchardt C-93 and the P-08 Luger pistol, the round has become a common chambering for handguns in civilian and military use from the 20th century onward. Firearms such as pistols and submachine guns in 9mm Luger have commonly been used by military and law enforcement personnel across the globe, leading to the round establishing a reputation for being a reliable service cartridge.
- 5.56x45mm:The 5.56x45mm NATO’s roots can be traced to the .223 Remington cartridge, a popular smallbore sporting cartridge. Initially, development for the cartridge began in the United States in 1957 alongside efforts to develop a smallbore, high-velocity firearm. This would eventually lead to the introduction of the AR-15 and subsequent M16 series of rifles. The cartridge would go on to see use by American forces in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. During the 1970s and 1980s, NATO expressed interest in a standardized, smallbore cartridge to replace the 7.62x51mm NATO round. This led to the cartridge’s adoption by NATO in the form of the SS109 cartridge. After its adoption, the round has seen use with NATO members and allies such as the United Kingdom, Austria, France, and even Japan.
Common Black Hills Bullet Types
- HoneyBadger:These loadings feature Black Hills' solid copper hollow point bullets designed for reliable expansion and deep penetration without lead content. Developed by Black Hills for both pistol and rifle calibers, the HoneyBadger bullet incorporates monolithic copper construction with a large hollow point cavity that creates controlled expansion while maintaining structural integrity and 100% weight retention. The Honeybadger design provides consistent terminal performance across various impact velocities while meeting lead-free requirements for hunting in restricted areas or environmentally sensitive applications. These types of loadings are well-suited for hunting and self-defense applications where reliable expansion, maximum penetration, and lead-free performance are essential for effective terminal ballistics and environmental compliance across multiple firearm platforms.
- Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP):JHP loadings feature hollow point projectiles which are adorned with a full metal jacket. These loadings are generally found in the form of defensive ammo offerings and are designed to facilitate reliable expansion upon impact. Additionally, these types of loadings are designed to achieve adequate levels of penetration for defensive purposes while not overpenetrating the target and risking collateral damage. A good hollow point loading is one that achieves an appropriate level of penetration while expanding reliably upon impact within the target.
- Open Tip Match (OTM):These types of loadings will generally feature heavier projectiles and are well-suited to precision-oriented shooting. Material has been removed from these projectiles, hence the “Open-Tip Match” designation, helping achieve high velocities. While technically a hollow point, these loadings are designed for superior ballistic performance and not intended to function as standard hollow points.
