Hornady® congratulates sponsored shooter Phil Velayo for his performance at the Cowpuncher Classic PRS match, July 19-20, 2025, in Thermopolis, Wyoming.

Velayo took first place in the Open Division using Hornady 6.5mm 153 gr. A-Tip® Match bullets. This match victory also made him the champion of the Rocky Mountain North Regional Series.

“Last week I achieved my goal of winning the Rocky Mountain Regional Finale, securing both the match victory and the overall series title,” said Velayo. “My 6.5 Creedmoor, paired with 153 gr. A-Tip bullets performed flawlessly all season and were a vital component to my success this season,” he added.

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.

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