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This month’s Digital Cover Exclusive is all about Black Hills Ammunition, a company that started with a $12,000 gamble and grew into a trusted name among serious shooters and hunters.
Jeff and Kristi Hoffman took a chance on building something of their own, and that decision set the stage for a story full of hard work, big opportunities and a few moments that could have changed everything. Today, Black Hills has built a reputation for producing high-quality, precision-focused ammunition that serves everyone from hunters and everyday shooters to military marksmen.
We’re taking a closer look at the people and history behind the brand, exploring the thinking behind its HoneyBadger ammunition, and putting its 6mm ARC Dual Performance hunting load in the spotlight. PLUS enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Black Hills Ammunition HAUL.
Enjoy.
➤ Check out the full Black Hills Ammunition lineup, from the story behind the company to two very different approaches to ammunition design.
Jeff and Kristi Hoffman risked everything to build Black Hills Ammunition. In an exclusive interview, Jeff reveals how a gamble paid off in one of the all-time American ammunition success stories.
Black Hills HoneyBadger skips the hollow-point cavity in favor of a fluted, solid-copper projectile. Eric Mutchler looks at the design, compares published specifications, and shares what the tested loads felt like in four handguns.
Hook & Barrel tests Black Hills' Gold 6mm ARC 90-grain Dual Performance load, examining its solid-copper bullet design and reporting accuracy and chronograph results.
Watch what 90-grain Dual Performance load has to offer hunters and see what sets it apart in the field ⬆️
Hope you enjoy the Black Hills Ammunition Digital Cover Exclusive. Dive in, explore the stories, and we’ll see you on the range!










