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Hornady Interbond vs SST
« on: August 06, 2010, 08:30:21 AM »
I have been using Hornady Light Mags Interbond in 165gr out of my 06 and have had great success with them.  My dilemma is now they switched to the Superformance instead of the Light Mag and the only make it in either SST or GMX.  What is the difference between in performance of the Interbond and the SST.  I know that the Interbond is a bonded bullet and the SST is not.  The SST looks more like a ballistic tip than a tough premium bullet, while the Interbond seems to be the tougher bullet.  I don't understand why Horandy use what I think is a subpar bullet in there new line unless I missing something?  :dunno:
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2010, 08:54:06 AM »
You've assessed it exactly right.  The IB is bonded and retains 90%+ of its weight after impact.  The SST is very similar to the Nosler Ballistic Tip and retains around 60% of its weight after impact.  Different bullets for different applications.  I prefer bonded bullets like the Interbond for heavier game like elk, but some use ballistic tips with success.  It's too bad that ammo manufacturers come up with a winner only to phase it out three years later.
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2010, 11:07:20 AM »
At 30-06 velocities save yourself some money and use a 180gr Interlock, Power point or Corelock.
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2010, 11:44:57 AM »
I just looked online they you still can get the 165 Interbonds..............

http://www.hornady.com/store/30-06-Springfield-165-gr-InterBond/

hope this helps.
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2010, 01:28:31 PM »
Yes, I know that I can still get the Interbonds but only in the custom line (2800 ft sec and 2872 ft lbs) while the Superformance (Light Mags) are 2960 ft sec and 3209 ft lbs.  With the Superformance (Light Mag) I was able to have very close to 300 win mag performance out of my 06.
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2010, 10:03:54 PM »
I can tell you I'm not very impressed with the SST's I've been shooting out of my .270 and .338winmag--in regards to using them for hunting.

For a target load they are great...they have a great B.C. and are accurate once you find the right load.
But they expand RAPIDLY and don't have great weight retention.

I wouldn't hesitate to use them on deer size game--as I think they'd do the job fine...but if you're needing deeper penetration or strength against a heavy shoulder, use something else.

The GMX is a great bullet, and would probably be my first choice--but I'm a fan of this style bullet (Barnes TSX fan).

Here's an excerpt from an article on american hunter's site:
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To test that claim, I fired two .30-06, 150-grain GMX bullets point-blank into Perma-gel. The average penetration was 34.25 inches. The average retained weight was 149.35 grains, which, when you account for the missing plastic tip, is 100 percent. The average expanded diameter was .501 inch. To compare, I fired a 180-grain Hornady Interbond .30-06 at the Perma-gel. This bullet is 30 grains heavier and has a reputation for excellent penetration. It penetrated 24.75 inches, weighed 142.8 grains and measured .539 inch. Although the Interbond exhibited larger expansion, the GMX beat it in penetration and weight retention.
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2010, 10:25:10 PM »
If you switch and want to hunt larger game like elk, use the GMX not the SSt.
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2010, 10:35:15 PM »
In the 260rem(no speedster) the 120BT easily holds up better than the 129SST..  Here in washington we only get one deer a year(well unless you draw a B tag) I'd not shoot an SST as it will destroy meat.  With bullets like the Interbond, Accubond,partition, hot-cor, and such the SST is just to explosive.  If your cull shooting and broadside lungshoots are the game than the SST will flat lay down deer and elk no problem..

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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2010, 10:37:01 PM »
I like the interbond/accubond bullets. Guess I've killed the most with the Interlock though.
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2010, 10:52:47 PM »
Like nosler bt's the hornady SST's will nuke on bone if pushed hard.
I like interbonds , better penetration and more weight retention then the sst.

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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2010, 07:19:59 AM »
Pretty much what others have said.  A SST will flatten small-to-medium game animals.  I use them for mulies with no worries.  I agree I wouldn't go after an elk with them; use a bonded or Barnes-type bullet there.  The other issue is velocity.  Like for most cup & core bullets, anything at or over 3000 fps is a challenge for them, especially at short distances.  If this is the case, use a premium.

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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2010, 03:23:12 PM »
After last hunting fall, all my handloads will be with Hornady Inter-Bonds.  I shot an elk at 330 yards with 165 gr Inter-Bond out of my .300wsm and got a perfect mushroom.  That load chrono'd at 3050 fps and the bullet had 97% retention.  I hit it behind the shoulder and didn't even see any evidence it hit any bone but the bullet was lying just under the hide on the far side with a beautiful mushroom.
I also shot a buck at 100 yards last year with 150 gr Inter-Bonds and put one thru the ribs busting a few bones (95% retention) and the second stopped in the thick part of the spine at the top of the shoulder (70% retention).  Both those bullets expanded to the size of a dime.  That load chrono'd at 3200 fps. 
I love it when all the bullet energy is expended inside the animal.  The critter absorbs all the energy your rifle produces.  That explains why I quit using Barnes bullets several years ago when I found long blood trails and pencil sized holes that went clear thru my animals.  Never did recover any of those bullets.
If you like those Hornady Light Magnums, you just need to roll your own and do it alot cheaper. 
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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2013, 12:09:13 PM »
OK guys, 2 or 3 years have now passed since this topic was raised, but I want to bring it up again, to see if your opinions have changed.

With a standard .30-06, I want to carry two different rounds.  One would be lighter, for deer reaching out as far as I am comfortable shooting (300 to 400 yards).  150g or 165g.  The second round would be heavier, for closer deer or perhaps elk.  180g or 200+g.  Let's limit the discussion to one maker (Hornady)--you guys who reload could expand the discussion, but it would only confuse me (I will buy off-the-shelf ammo).

Go back to the Hornady topic, SST vs. GMax vs. InterBond.  I think that this same topic would apply to other brands as well.  Please give me your advice, after a few years of thinking about this.

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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2013, 01:59:45 PM »
Out to 400 yards it isn't going to matter if its a 165 or a 200, it's going to be just as dead if you do your part. Say it isn't so when it comes to Barnes bullets??  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Anyone  who has spent time killing animals instead of reading magazines and Internet forums knows Barnes are over rated but then again holes kill things. :tup:

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Re: Hornady Interbond vs SST
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2013, 02:26:11 PM »
pd, a gmx in a 165 30 cal would do double duty on critters from deer to elk. Still give you the range for longer shooting, but also the penetration needed for bigger game such as elk or moose. Used tipped triple shocks in a .308 win on critters from coyotes to larger African plains game. All one shot kills, excellent and reliably consistant penetration, and only recoveered 1 bullet out of appx. 15 critters taken. Ranges from 35 yrds out to 400..none traveled over 40 yards
« Last Edit: March 03, 2013, 04:38:12 PM by mountainman »
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