150gr Hornady Interlock 100 to 300yds
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Trying out some of my 150 grain Hornady Interlock loadings in my Remington 700 .308 rifle. Steel and paper out to 300 yards. I plan to keep my hunting within 225 yards. Scope is a US Optics ST-10 (10x fixed).
I have found that this bullet , 3031, is not very uniform. Distance from the ojive to the tip varies considerably making it difficult to get consistent COAL. Anyone else notice this ?
Yeah, I have found that to be the same conclusion I have come across after measuring several dozen bullets just to be sure. I figured it to be of that characteristic for particular hunting practices. There is the Barnes TSX and Sierra Game King and there is the Soft-Point-Will-Do Circle.
Like most modern bullets, they will kill deer and hogs just fine.
And that is one of many good parts of having a good hunting cartridge. Have you shot a deer with this particular bullet?
@@andyprairiedog Yes I have. Hit behind the shoulder at 120 yards. Complete pass through, great blood trail for about 20-30 yards. Honestly I am a Nosler guy but these were on sale and I gave them a try. Not disappointed.
@@arch3088 Very nice. Glad you got some meat for the freezer on that hunt. Thank you for the bullet testimony.
Started developing the 150gn interlocks in my 308 gas gun today. I couldn’t believe the accuracy and SD values I was getting from this spire projectile. Had to search UA-cam to see if others were having the same results. We even have the exact same velocity node we’re working on. I’ve got 42.8gn of IMR4064 at 2550 .411” group and a staggering SD of 0.6. Haven’t taken it past 100 though. Thanks for the data.
No problem. Glad it helped someone out and also reloads this particular bullet. This is my new go-to hunting bullet for less than 300 yds. Reload safely.
That bullet is one of the best really. For hunting it works great as a deer bullet in up to .30-06 class cartridges. Personally I think 165s are a better choice in .30-06.
I agree with you on 165 grain in 30-06. My dad made some rounds with this 165 grain for his 30-06 and it did well in New Mexico for a hunt he got drawn for recently.
@@andyprairiedog There are certain bullets that hit a balance point for weight and velocity in certain cartridges and calibers. .30-06 really does work well with various 165s over a wide range of hunting situations. . And with so many 165 grain .308 diameter bullets available, you have a lot of excellent options.
Very good and dependable ammo . Does it’s job .
You're right on that. Thank you for watching.
Oh. One more thing. Just a thought. One day I was shooting my 25-06 at 300. Laying down just as you are. And I was having the same issue. One group would be left of point of aim. Walk back fire five more. That group was right of point of aim. Very similar to your target. My problem was I was canting my gun one way then the other. When I figured out what I was doing (shooting off a pack). I felt like a dummy. Because the wind was clearly going one constant direction as it was snowing. I was so proud of my 3/4 to 1/2 min reloads and rifle. But had zero explanation for the 10" drift of my groups right and left. I'm not sure that was what was going on with you. But mabie something to think about
For clarity. My groups where nowhere near 1/2 min. Off a bench with bags. That rifle and load will consistently group like that at 100 yards. Laying on the ground freezing my arse off. Shooting of of a back pack. My groups where more like 5-6" at 300. So you don't assume I am a taticle keyboard warrior. Just trying to help
You hit the nail right on the head. I learned my US Optics' internal bubble level is canted offset by a little. Enough to do exactly what you said. I bought an SME level from amazon, leveled it with my scope leveling bubbles on the flat elevation knob, on a flat area of the rifle...leveled all 3 and checked the internal level...was off enough to bug me. Kept the SME level on the tube and been shooting with ever since. Sucks I paid an extra $50 (2011) for that internal level.
Great shooting, sir! Those Interlocks did pretty well 👍 I tried a box a few years back when Hornady did their Get Loaded promotion and was handing out free bullets with almost any purchase
Thank you. I was surprised they grouped well at 300. I just need to put in some practice now out to 250yds. I remember Hornady's promotion and that was before I started reloading...now I'm kicking myself for not starting waaaay earlier.
@@andyprairiedog it'll come back eventually. I remember people buying tons of die sets, claiming the promotion, and then selling the die sets on Facebook Market or Craigslist and what not. Those people piss me off lol
That is the same bullet I use for hunting rounds for 30-06. Very accurate and performs great on deer. I think 165 grains would be better but I received 500 free bullets when I purchased a progressive press so it is what I have been using.
Excellent. 30-06 is a real classic deer-getter.
Does the interlock hold together? I’m tired of bullets exploding and separating.
@@waylonlegend4603 It has for me.
This bullet is good. I don't like the canelure tho
I'm with you on the canelure. I'm beginning to opt out of the canelure slowly from my stock pile. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Wouldn’t going up 3 moa give you a better point blank range. You could stay in a 6” target to about 300 yards.
100- +3”
200- 0”
300- -4”
Yup, tried that exactly and it works well. Thank you for watching and the suggestion.
Haven't started reloading yet, but I found this bullet in the Hornady book, and it just seemed like a great choice for deer and hogs.
.308 & .270 Winchester here.
Thinking 140-150 gr.
How about Federal's "Terminal Assent" cartridges?
Ever try them?
Thanks for the video.
I think the 140-150 grains would be good choices for deer. I'm not an experienced hog hunter so I would not know much about bullet selection for hog. Check out "The Hooligan Outdoors" channel...he hunts both deer and hog and also reloads for those hunts. He is currently hunting hog right now at night. Federal's Terminal Assent...I have not tried those bullets yet but have heard good things about them. I'm planning to keep these Interlocks for more loadings and different powders. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Just bought 170sp to load up .355 hand helds .
170 grain Soft Points...how has it performed so far? Sorry for not responding months ago. Sometimes, UA-cam does not notify me of comments.
I WOULD ZERO AT 200YDS 7TO9INCH DROP AT 300YRDS, THATS JUST ME, WHO EVER CAN DO AS THEY PERFER. GOOD LUCK.
Exactly what I plan on doing. Thank you for the insight.
Great video. It will be much easier for you if you would zero your rifle for Max point blank range. A 150 at 2900 fps. Which is easily attainable. Should be dead on somewhere around 200 yards. Give or take. For hunting if you don't intend on shooting past say 300 yards. It is a much better way of setting up your rifle. And easier to make good shots on game. Just a little constructive criticism. I enjoyed. Thanks
Excellent information. Thank you for chiming in with good information. Always welcome good stuff.
Also. If you want to take as much human out of the equation as possible. Ditch the stick powders. Get ahold of some power pro2000mr or CFE223. You will more than likely see similar accuracy. And significantly higher velocity's. Not that there's anything wrong with what your doing. Buy for hunting. I am an advocate of "the easier to hit, the better for the animal and hunter". Just some insight. I have changed my tune in the last year or so after seeing what those two powders would do. Forget the temp sensitive issues. At the ranges you are planning on hunting. A spread of 30 or 40 fps is going to matter naught. But the 300 (about)
yard point blank range will help you significantly.
Good take on thinking about the animal. I'll look around for some CFE223. Recently got a hold of some Ramshot TAC. Still tuning test loads for pistol though. Thanks for the direction...I need it.
Appreciate the data & demonstration. Really quite good groups all things considered...imo.
Happy hunting.
Thank you. I'm happy with the results for hunting as well.
I killed a 450 pound black bear at 280 yards with this bullet out of my 308 last year. All bullets passed through, 1 through the lungs and two through the shoulders. I found one 87% weight retention.
WOW...a bear at 280 yards. Great shot placement.
Pretty nice 300 yard group for some hunting rounds, especially in that wind.
Yeah, I was also surprised they did well in the gusting wind.
Nobody neck sizes anymore man..full length bumped 2 thousandths
I hear you on that. Tried neck sizing in an earlier video and had not-so-impressive results. I'm sticking with full length. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be safe out there.
@@andyprairiedog good glad to hear it. Neck sizing was popular like 20 years ago..all the professional shooters full length resize and I do it myself. I get great groups with my hand loads. Have any questions I'll give you my email. I've learned A LOT over the years so if I can help someone avoid mistakes I've made then I will.
@@ngirardo86 Excellent. Thank you for reaching out to a new reloader.
I'm hoping to make .308Win part of my repertoire. That's very good information.
I was initially planning factory Hornady Match for this R700 but decided to try reloading for it since the price 3 years ago went from $24/box of 20 on sale, to $31/box "pre-flu" and now a whopping $47/box!!! I try on the information.
That bullet is one of the best really. For hunting it works great as a deer bullet in up to .30-06 class cartridges. Personally I think 165s are a better choice in .30-06.
I was surprised when I tried it out. It remains my go-to until what I have on hand depletes. Hornady is leaning to force current mandates upon their employees.
@@andyprairiedog I have a lot of confidence in those Interlocks as hunting bullets. But as the cartridge capacity goes up, the weight needs to as well. And they perform better on game animals if they aren't loaded overly fast. Hornady has an optimum velocity window for their bullets listed. 2900 is a reasonable limit.
@@andyprairiedog I wanted to add that Hornady had a boat tail version for 150, 165, and 180 grain Interlock .308 bullets. Don't know if all those are still currently in production or not. Weight for weight the boattails should show a better trajectory for long range target work. It might not be a big deal at 300 but at longer ranges it would become more obvious on the target.
killing it brother !!!!shits dead with you on the trigger ;-)
I like these hunting bullets more than the CoreLokt ones. They sell these as a boat tail too. I think those will fly better also.
Andy you make any thing fly good brother
That's some good shooting
Thank you, buddy. Loading more for more practice out to 250yds. Thanks again for watching.
Thank you.
No problem. These are only my results. People have gotten these same bullets to shoot better. Have a good day.
looked good! were are you shooting at?
Thank you. Public riflerange in AZ. Sometimes gets messy there from people not taking their trash with them. Sometimes I rake the shotgun shells and place the larger household items in one pile when I have time.
Hey I didn't ask earlier but what MV are you getting from your 43.5 gr load on the SMK 175's
I would shoot to 500 yards on Deer with that load.
Nice. Did you try that this recent hunting season? Hope you got a nice deer.
We had 5 guy Antelope hunting one year and harvested 13 and the average range was 290-300 some further some closer.
@@sha6mm Excellent, sir. Glad you all got some meat for the season's harvest.
5 min wait time between shots... i mean if your really trying ....
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You're not really trying here yourself. You may learn something about effort or the simple idea that people do their shooting in different ways as long as they're safe.
@@andyprairiedog well sounds like i pushed a button.... you should check to see how the heat in barrel will change your following shot... but hey what ever...
@@HR-rt9nh ...you're still not trying hard enough. I don't think you're impressing anyone yet.
@@andyprairiedog LMAO Trolling.. R U
@@HR-rt9nh *yawn*