Hornady® InterLock® Bullet Overview

Our traditional line of bullets feature exposed lead tips for controlled expansion and hard-hitting terminal performance. Most have our pioneering secant ogive design - one of the most ballistically efficient profiles ever developed.

[@randyschaff8939]

This bullet has worked well for me for 40+years. Reasonably priced it allows me to shoot more as well. 180 gr. sp. pt. Interlock

[@trumpie5399]

The Spitzer Hornady SP Interlok performs better on game than any ELDX or Interbond that I have used. Excellent bullet performance.

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Cool and informative, thanks Hornady!

[@AA-fg3wj]

My Daughter and myself have been using the Hornady American Whitetail 25-06 ammo 117 grain sp for 3 years from 40 yards to 200 yards for NC whitetail deer. So far never lost a deer. All were pass through shots. We are happy with Hornady!

[@matthewknight1910]

I have a Browning X Bolt Stainless Steel Stalker in .25-06 that loves 117 grain Hornady American Whitetail ammo more than any other! I’m super happy too 👍🏼

[@USARMYvietnamVET1969]

The 30 cal 150 grain is my go to hand loaded bullet in 30-06 and 308... I have killed at least 100 Whitetails with this bullet, always accurate with reliable expansion.. I have no complaints...

[@johnknouse8846]

By far my favorite bullet. If I don’t have my own reloads, American Whitetail is an amazing factory load.

[@johnnyo6709]

Awwsome bullet! Been using it from when hornady made the older custom box of 270 . 130 or 140gr have been the show stopper on regular whitetail to big Canada bucks ! "Devastating"

[@mattharte7334]

I cannot compliment the Hornady 150gr SP Interlock American Whitetail factory bullets enough. I use this round in my Sako 85 .308 and at 100m it shoots consistently at half an inch MOA each time. I've tried most other factory rounds, except Sako's, and haven't had anything like the same accuracy. I now won't use anything else! Well done Hornady you score 10 out of 10 and you make rifle shooting easy!!

[@markhansen3111]

Great bullet for hunting.... use them all the time in multiple calibers ranging from 260 to 45-70.... great bullets.

[@Chase_H]

I've shot hornanday interlocks in 7mm 08 and 30-06 for years. Never have lost a deer with them even when I make the occasional bad shot. The 150 grain interlocks in the 30-06 are extremely accurate and they blow a huge hole for an easy blood trail. But you usually don't have to worry about that lol

[@nmelkhunter1]

Do you happen to shoot 139 BTSP interlocks in your 7MM-08? If so, how well do they perform on deer and/or pronghorn. I’m considering switching to these for my 280 Rem since 140 Accubonds are becoming very difficult to find.

[@Chase_H]

@@nmelkhunter1 Yes Ive shot them on deer and they do great. Just the other year I shot a 6 point and dropped him. Also shot an 8 with them and he didn't go 30 yds

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@Chase_H Great. I’m always skeptical, so first hand experience is always helpful. Of course Hornady does have a great reputation. Best of luck in the field.

[@Chase_H]

@@nmelkhunter1 Thanks you too

[@TheHuma999]

more of this please

[@shotguncleric]

more documentaries for ballistics nerds plz

[@rileytaylor1206]

best bullet company out there in my opinion. I'm a hand loader and exclusively use Hornady SST or interlock bullets when I load.

[@ChoppingtonOtter]

Yes. Even here in the UK I reload with SST all the time.

[@maxair5970]

Nosler is better

[@nikitavisuals568]

@@maxair5970 : I love all bullet brands equally. Except for gay Lapua.

[@kainhall]

@Paul that can be said for 99% of lead core bullets.............. . if you are shooting faster than the STATED! max velocity for this bullet design..... then look into 100% copper bullets yes, its hard to change from what works.... but all copper works . especially for bone / ultra high velocities . . . . personal opinion time..... if you are hitting a deer with bullets moving 3400+ FPS....... you should probably use less gun . that caliber is CLEARLY designed for long range (besides the exception that proves the rule.... like 223/5.56, which have 3400 FPS, but arnt designed to go much past 350 yards) . either start shooting deer from longer ranges or use less gun . . ya dont need a 454..... supercharged AND turbocharged..... to drive 3 miles to work it may be fun.... but its a bit too much motor for just getting you to work and back

[@kainhall]

@@maxair5970 even if that was true........ whats the price difference? . and would the deer know the 10% difference? i dont personally think so.... but ive never been shot so

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Love these American Whitetail 139gr in my 7mm-08 for deer . I also like the 150gr ELDX for black bear and elk .

[@mikewaldner4300]

Still one of the better bullets out there . No core separation. Like the ELD-X bring Back the INTERBOND bullets.

[@smartacus88]

Good old 150 grain .30cal flat base soft points shoot to the same POI as the M2 ball projectile in 30/06 when loaded to the same velocities. Kills deer and pigs as good as any bullet made. Great hunting bullet for the Garand if you're cooking up loads to replicate M2 ball.

[@dickblackbeard5752]

Awesome information. Thanks.

[@randyschaff8939]

My favourite all around bullet for my .300 Win mag. in 40 yrs. of hunting. It works like a partition and it’s half the price plus you get 100 to a box! Sometimes 101 lol.🇨🇦🤠

[@commiecrusher]

Ever had jacket/core separation? Thinking about trying the 180 is 300wm

[@MrPh30]

The 175 grain Roundnose 7mm Interlock is missed by many .hope it will come back someday.

[@adamhymas4620]

My favorite plinking bullet for anything 6.5mm and above

[@joesoccerfan4628]

I handload the 150 Interlock FB. Rifle is a R700 LTR with 20" barrel. This past Saturday, I shot a ~110 pound buck behind the shoulders. Bullet retained 111 grains (~71%), expanded to 0.76" as measured as the widest point, but only penetrated around 12 inches and didn't exit. The deer ran off about 30 yards. Would have really liked an exit wound. Expansion was great, but I would be afraid to shoot this bullet any faster.

[@mikesvatek7008]

I stopped using hornady 2 years ago and switched to the federal fusion rounds, better accuracy and no jacket separation at all.

[@MrPh30]

I hope the 175 RN 7mm would come back in production.

[@trofeibaikal]

Thanks

[@paulalderette1255]

Looking forward to using these on Namibian Leopard 🐆

[@ebhsports6251]

Need to offer these in 6.5 grendel.

[@tomn5880]

Request input: I built a custom Mossberg 243 Win. bedded and floated the action and added a solid laminate (Plywood) stock. It shot Hornady 243 win 100 gr. SPBT the best giving holes touching @100 and quarter size groups @ 200. Does the community think highly enough of the Interlock bullet that it may shoot as well as the SPBT which is not available.

[@jamescole5797]

I have some in 7mm-08 have not try out yet but Do they come in 7mm rem mag now that I would buy I hope go on hog hunt someday to see how they go on hogs

[@davehoward2791]

Got a new Remington .243 Win and will be comparing these to 100gr Core Lokts, WIN Power Points, Federal Power Shocks, and 95gr Core Lokt Tipped rounds for best accuracy. Not a fan boy for any brand, just want what my gun shoots best, and I prefer good cup & core bullets. 👍

[@unclechaos27]

I would have thought it would still have plenty of expansion below 1950 FPS

[@Strelnikov10]

Probably does, but just not consistent enough for advertisement.

[@Mikeonyoutuification]

I literally just came.

[@dickblackbeard5752]

#metoo

[@beeks919]

Welcome!

[@Funting3417]

I have these loaded in my 300 weatherby and plan on using them for black bear but everyone i talk to says dont use them under 100yards

[@bushleague3472]

What bullet weight are you using? The official story is that John Nosler developed the Partition bullet after having 180 grain Corelokts fail on close range shots at moose, using a 300WBY. I've gotten good performance out of the same bullets on moose using a 30-06, so yeah... velocity can for sure be a factor. Contrary to popular belief, using the right bullet is generally more critical with magnums than standard rounds.

[@IrnMaiden304]

And if they pass the bill, you'll never be allowed to hunt with this bullet on public lands

[@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911]

Why is that ?

[@nighthunter5760]

Hornady bad choice for hunting. I always prefer the Norma,Nosler and Sierra bullet.

[@ChallisVenstra]

Every mulie I’ve hit dropped dead.

[@nighthunter5760]

@@ChallisVenstra l used İnterlock,Whitetail and Sst for wild boar hunting in Turkey,it didn't work. Hornady bullet doesn't even count comparet to Norma. Norma Vulkan is always my favourite for boar hunting.

[@marks6290]

I’ve loaded and used 125 sst and 150 interlock. 5 boar dead in there tracks and 1 ran about 25 yds. I am happy with Hornady.

[@ryantogo8359]

@@nighthunter5760 uh huh. Sounds like you're a poor shot.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Turkey.