Hornady Interlock vs Federal Fusion (.308 Win. 150 gr.). Which will reign supreme???
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- I bought a new Leupold VX-5HD riflescope recently that came with a customizable dial/turret. I've had it customized for the Hornady "American Whitetail" Interlock in 150 grain after testing several different types of ammo. However, AFTER I settled on the Interlock bullet, I began watching a lot of UA-cam videos on one particular round I had not initially tried and have no prior experience with - the Federal Fusion 150 grain. So, I kind of went back to the drawing board to see which of these two proven deer slayers would reign supreme, at least for my rifle. Come check out the results!
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my 308 with a 1:10 twist love the 150gr win powerpoint and deer season xp. Sub moa at 100yrd.
I've had great success with Hornady ammo in my Savage and Ruger rifles
I don't understand why you're complaining about the accuracy of the Federal Fusion ammo. Come on man, sending those rounds down range through a tree trunk and getting 2" groups.....that's outstanding !!
Not complaining! Just showing the difference in my rifle. Thanks for watching.
@@HookLineSinger Hilarious. I guess you didn't see the Texas humor in shooting through tree trunks and getting 2" groups. That usually happens when I try to be funny. Nobody gets it. Well, I thought it was funny lol.
@@easttexan2933 I get it now! Sorry I’m a little slow. 😂
The Interlocks are a proven bullet. The .30 cal 150 Spirepoint Flat base design was the FIRST Bullet Hornady sold in their lineup 75 years ago in 1949. The iinterlock ring inside the bullet jacket was added in the 1970s.
@@JamesClark-lw6sw neat info! Thanks for sharing and watching.
My Ruger American loves the 165 grain Hornady Interlock in .308, the Federal Fusion, not quite so much. But, every rifle will have its 'favorite' ammo, no matter what you might try to get it to shoot something different just as well.
@@JAEUFM true. Thanks for watching!
Is it a second gen?
@@mathewmue5547 First Gen. dropped into a Mag Pul hunter stock for good measure, the thing shoots far better than I ever will.
@JAEUFM nice I just picked up the gen 2 predator 2.0.... very impressed.
@@mathewmue5547 I would have gotten a Gen 2, in 30:06, but, they just are not available. Would have gotten a Gen 1 in 30:06 if Mag Pul made a stock for long action versions.
... your left hand on the tripod leg is affecting your POI
How warm was it? You should get a bit higher V if it is warmer.
I love the Federal Fusion. Shoots great in several of my rifles (.243, .30-30, .308). Actually the best of many types of ammo tested in each rifle. Gel tests show Fusion has superior terminal ballistics as well. Very consistent expansion, deep penetration, and near 100% weight retention. Of course, you need to test various types of ammo in your own rifles, but if you find the Fusion to shoot accurately it's really a no-brainer choice for hunting. Thanks for the video!
@@MattC-eo6ep great bullet, for sure. Thanks for watching!
I shoot both in 165 grain, both are accurate… three shot groups two touching then one away 🤷🏻
Yep, that 3rd shot can be the one that gets you. Ha. What rifle are you shooting?
Interestingly enough, the 180 gr. Fusions group better in this gun than those 150. They’re just about 2” left and 2” down. (I’ll have a video on that hopefully, once it gets a little cooler. 102° here yesterday!)
Great Video! I have that same gun in 308 and another Kimber Hunter Boot Campaign also in 308 and they both shoot very well with the Hornady Interlock 150gr.. But also the Hornady Custom lites with the 125gr SST are ABSOLUTE TACK Drivers! That extra lightened recoil in those Kimbers make a world of difference when your gun is only just over 6lbs with a scope. And they wife and kids can shoot them just fine, I was glad I gave the 125 custom lite a try... and Zero issues at all taking deer out to 200 yards.. I'm sure even farther but I've never taken one farther than that.. I was always torn between the Browning XBolt and the Kimber, both a great guns but after buying my first Kimber I fell in love with the weight and never turned back.. Not knocking a browning at all. I have and have had several but I prefer the Kimbers now
I love them all! Hahaa. Hey, thanks for that info on the Custom Lites. I will definitely plan on trying those out. I’ve seen where Federal has a Fusion tipped variety now. I’m wondering if one of the Hornady bullets (SST, etc.) is pretty much a tipped interlock or whether they’re likely to come out with something new marketed as an Interlock tipped, since most other companies are doing that (Fusion tipped, Core-Lokt tipped, etc.). Thanks for watching!!
The interlock is a great bullet in non magnum rifles now the fusion is a tough bullet i use it in my 300 and 7mm mag but i come from a remington core-lokt family so yea!
No doubt the fusion is a winner. Thanks for watching!
Leopold scopes SUCK ! The ammo sucks to nice gun .
Wrong.
I bought a Savage Model 10 18" bull barrel. I was concerned with velocity due to the short barrel. It actually shot around over advertised velocity.
Interesting! I guess each barrel is different (faster or slower).
Shoot what the rifle like’s and you won’t go wrong . My 308 win like’s the 165 /168 grains grate . I hand load the 168 A MAX over RE 15 power & Fed 210 M primers .my pet load ❤. Like your setup very nice love your Leupold. Have you tried your custom Dial further out What you think about it. 🤷🏼♂️
@@johngarrie2633I’ve shot it out to 300 yards. The elevation matched right up with my custom turret. I love the scope! Wish I had one on every rifle.
@@johngarrie2633 here is a video on the scope that includes some longer range shooting.
ua-cam.com/video/uvI9Yr7D0q0/v-deo.htmlsi=XyM5xGiC9mTTv2TJ
Can't go wrong with either. I use both Fusion & Interlock here in Kansas 👍🏻
@@TroyKSU I see that Fusion has come out with a tipped variety. I hope it’s truly the Fusion bullet with a polymer tip and they haven’t thinned the walls of the jacket. I’m looking for Hornady to come out with an Interlock tipped next. They have something similar (ELD-X, I think?), but again, it has thinner walls much like a Nosler BT. That would not be able to retain its weight like the Fusions and Interlocks are known for. I think the Core-Lokt tipped variety from Remington performs just like the standard Core-Lokt ammo, so if Remington can do it, hopefully Federal and Hornady can.
Good stuff
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.
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Very impressive groups with Hornady interlocks. I would be confident with that ammo. Enjoyed the video!😊
@@michaellane4003 thanks for watching!!
Check Mason Leather channel out he has recently tested the 150 and 165 interlock out had 92% weight retention good expansion and penetration was pretty much on par with federal fusions of same weight he tested a few weeks ago both in 308 and by the way that is a super nice rig you got there seeing that vx5hd makes me wanna kick myself in the butt i recently got the vortex viper hd 3-15x44 i was being cheap it was 300 something less and inside bass pro i couldn't tell a difference glass quality wise but that cds turret is nice and im guessing the vx5hd is better at low light where seems like over 50% of my shots on deer happen at and also that gold ring is just iconic
I watch that channel quite a bit, so I’ll have to find that one. Yessir, those gold rings are just hard to beat, especially in low light! Wish I had one of these on every rifle. Thanks for watching!
@HookLineSinger just seen the video Vortex released yesterday they have custom turrets but one is gone cut 100 bucks from the money I saved not getting the vx5hd when Leupold offers a free one