Hornady Interbond vs SST

[Biggerhammer]

Hmmmm , fact of the matter is when it comes to true accuracy out to 600 yards a flat base bullet will out perform a BT almost every time.

[sirmissalot]

I see no reason to have two different loads. A 200 grain 30 cal bullet won't blow up a deer anymore than a 150. That's if you're shooting a good bonded or solid bullet. I use 180 Barnes ttsx bullets from doe antelope up to elk, I don't shoot far enough to need the BC gains of a 200+ grain bullet and get pass throughs with the 180s.

[pd]

I see no reason to have two different loads. A 200 grain 30 cal bullet won't blow up a deer anymore than a 150. That's if you're shooting a good bonded or solid bullet. I use 180 Barnes ttsx bullets from doe antelope up to elk, I don't shoot far enough to need the BC gains of a 200+ grain bullet and get pass throughs with the 180s.

Good stuff, Sir!  That's what I like about this forum.  Honest advice, freely given.

[mountainman]

I see no reason to have two different loads. A 200 grain 30 cal bullet won't blow up a deer anymore than a 150. That's if you're shooting a good bonded or solid bullet. I use 180 Barnes ttsx bullets from doe antelope up to elk, I don't shoot far enough to need the BC gains of a 200+ grain bullet and get pass throughs with the 180s.

 

[Halo]

I have shot a few critters with 180 grain SST's out of my -06, Antelope to Elk and it is almost always a pass through, one hole in, one hole out.

[BOWHUNTER45]

sounds like you guys have it covered    I always tell people if you like to eat what you shoot then stick with Hornadays interlocs... I have loaded them for over 25yrs religously and they perform flawless everytime ...I have also loaded alot of SSTs and they do fine and shoot well but for knockdown and not much damaged meat I stick with the interlocs ....

[Biggerhammer]

Here's a 150gr Nosler Accubond, I recovered from a mature Mulie I shot at 379 yards. The chambering was in 300 WSM, full side on shot. The bullet was recovered just under the hide, on the off side. Jammed him right into the dirt.

[BOWHUNTER45]

I like it !!!! interlocs look the same  I think I have a few laying around out of a couple bear ....plus the further away the shot the better the retension looks 

[coachcw]

I'm under the school of maximum damage . i like the sst and the accubonds . exit hoes are overrated . I wont be useing barnsx any longer I havn't been impressed with the trama they have caused . I like messy hoes .

[Biggerhammer]

I'm under the school of maximum damage . i like the sst and the accubonds . exit hoes are overrated . I wont be useing barnsx any longer I havn't been impressed with the trama they have caused . I like messy hoes .

👍👍 I completely  agree! 👍👍

[carpsniperg2]

I'm under the school of maximum damage . i like the sst and the accubonds . exit hoes are overrated . I wont be useing barnsx any longer I havn't been impressed with the trama they have caused . I like messy hoes .

x3 I agree 100% and love the accubonds. I have tried to like barnes over and over and just can't. I go to a etip if I want a solid bone buster for like my bears and hogs.

[Mulie87]

Thoughts on a 165grn SST out of a .308 for a black bear hunt over bait where shots are 10yds, vital shot is easy to hit and shoulders are easy to avoid?

[NWShooter]

A 165 SST at .308 Win velocities at the range you described would be devistating.  You would get your expansion and serious terminal damage and I would be willing to bet the base would exit.

[supagoose]

Thoughts on a 165grn SST out of a .308 for a black bear hunt over bait where shots are 10yds, vital shot is easy to hit and shoulders are easy to avoid?

It'll work great if you dont want the hide or meat. I shot a buck at about 50yds with my 308 and 165 SST. The rib cage was distroyed ( hole the size of my head) and I ended up losing a front quarter and a back strap. I then shot a bull elk a week later at about the same distance with the same result. I was luckey to have been able to recover my elk. Its a very accurate bullet but I dont like how it seperates on impact.

[steeleywhopper]

My wife hammered her 7x7 bull this year with the trusty 7mm-08, shooting factory Hornady 139gr Gmx bullet. She hit the bull right behind the front shoulder and the bull folded like a rag doll. I’m a believer in the GMX after seeing the results first hand.