Where does the SST bullet shine?

[steeleywhopper]

I am curious to know where and for what application does the Hornady SST bullet shine? I hear so much mixed info on the round when used on game. I was just curious what you all thought about where that bullet makes the most sense? Long range? Short range? Deer? Elk? I have some for the 7mm-08 and the .270, but have never used it while hunting.

[hunter399]

I've reload with sst  bullets a little bit.
In 30 cal sst will give a little bit better BC for a 30 cal bullet.
I've also used it in 7mm mag .
I want to say if your under 2900 velocity they work just fine.
If your over 2900 velocity they can be a little explosive.
Of course shot placement is always key. For punching holes in ribs there great. Shoulder shots maybe not the greatest.
With all that said ,All the animals I've shot with them did die.
Some sooner than other depending on shot placement.
They do work,is there better bullets ,you bet .
They will get the job done ,if you do your part.

[ellensburgpo]

Superformance is the ammunition line, not the bullet. I believe there are different bullets within the Superformance line, the SST is probably the most common. Is that the bullet you're asking about?

If you are talking about the sst specifically it is the best deer bullet I’ve ever used if shot into soft tissue, ie broadside into chest cavity. It is the worst bullet I’ve ever used if it encounters muscle or bone. I’ve shot at least two dozen deer with sst’s fwiw. Amazing accuracy out of the rifle I used it in. I finally moved on and shoot accubond ammo in every hunting rifle I own save the 223. The sst has its place but it has limitations like all bullets, stay within them or enjoy the rodeo that follows exceeding them.

The application I see superperformance ammo being maybe a good idea is if running a short barrel to try and recapture some of the lost velocity. Maybe.

[Brotherman]

From Hornady's website:
 Superformance® ammunition is loaded with Hornady® V-MAX,® NTX,® SST,® CX,™ and InterLock,® bullets for the ultimate in performance, no matter what the game. 100 - 200 fps faster than standard ammunition.

[hunter399]

From Hornady's website:
 Superformance® ammunition is loaded with Hornady® V-MAX,® NTX,® SST,® CX,™ and InterLock,® bullets for the ultimate in performance, no matter what the game. 100 - 200 fps faster than standard ammunition.

The CX might be the best bullet in the line.
I believe that's the all copper bullet.

[HillHound]

I use them in my Montana rifle co 7MM rem  mag. 154  grain SST’s. Those things just flat drop the deer. And my gun will darn near put them through the same hole. Like others have said you don’t want to center punch the shoulder with them or you will be losing lots of meat and picking out lots of lead. That has been our go to in Montana the last six or seven years. Due to a few scope/firearm mishaps my hunting partners had it even took seven of the eight deer we got one year between the three of us. Longest shots with the SST‘s was a frontal shot at 450 yards on a big mule  deer buck, dropped him in his tracks. Shot last years spring bear with them also at 515 yards. Must’ve ranged brush in front at first and about took its front leg off, second shot was 575 going up the opposite hill, it was right on the money and the bear was dead right there. I do tend to gravitate towards them for a longer range hunting. Not sure if that is really because of the bullet or more because of the scope gun set up I use them in. Have a 300 WSM and a 243 that love old blue box federals that I use for close proximity hunting or on animals with hides I want to save.

[steeleywhopper]

Well it looks like this might have to be a round that I try out this next season.
I appreciate all the information

[dewandgin]

My dad and I won a couple of 338 win mags at a banquet a few years ago and we bought some 200GR (if I remember correctly) Hornady SST bullets. We went out and worked up a load and they were super accurate. Then we went elk hunting...

1. First elk shot broadside about 150 yds small 5 point bull dropped where he stood and the shot placement was tight to the front shoulder. Almost a 2 ft blood shot circle 

thought maybe we smacked a rib straight on.

2. Second elk, large cow, shot at 225 yds broadside tight to front shoulder but no shoulder blade. Almost whole side of the elk bloodshot.

Used what we had left for target practice and to sight in new scopes, etc and gave the rest away.

Shoot Accubonds now and over 15 elk and moose and deer and no issues.

[MADMAX]

Accubonds baby
Accubonds

Hard to find in 130 grain for my 270 WSM though

[hunter399]

Well it looks like this might have to be a round that I try out this next season.
I appreciate all the information

It's a good round..👍
Even the deer in my aviator was shot with an sst in the shoulder. Went 20 yards ,with the one leg not working ,fell over dead.

[Sneaky]

killed lots of deer with the SST and the bullets have all exploded. All shots less than 100yds at various shot angles out of a .270 and a .308. All of the deer were dead within 30 yards of impact. As stated above a great choice when you understand how it performs and use accordingly.

[ASHQUACK]

I've shot the 225 grn sst out of my 338 RUM for a few years now. I've killed two elk with it one at 85 yards and one at 540. Both elk dropped dead in their tracks bit bullets were recovered, both weighed a shade under 200 grains. I've also shot a few deer with it and have only recovered one bullet and it was close to 170ish. I run them at 3070fps..

[Dan-o]

Hornady Superformance 162 grain SST's shoot really well out of my 7MM Rem Mag.

I've shot probably 5 deer and 3 elk with them.
No issues at all.

I don't punch shoulders.
If I did, I'd want something more stout.

[hunter399]

I consider SST and nosler BT pretty much equal.
As is ELDX is to accubond.
These two company are at major competition.
That's just my opinion ,I've used all four that I mention above with success.

[hunter399]

Hornady Superformance 162 grain SST's shoot really well out of my 7MM Rem Mag.

I've shot probably 5 deer and 3 elk with them.
No issues at all.

I don't punch shoulders.
If I did, I'd want something more stout.

Yup that was what I was using also .....
162 grain SST behind 70 something grain of h1000.