Hornady Interbond SST

[highcotton]

Does anyone have any experience shooting the Interbond SST? Accuracy? Terminal performance? I was thinking about giving them a run- 140 gr in 270 WIN. Any experience that could be shared is appreciated.

 

[DrMike]

I have shot both the Hornady Interbond and the Hornady SST in various rifles. Either is capable of producing excellent accuracy. Terminal performance is what would be expected with either of these bullets. Dead animals result when the bullet is placed where it needs to be at sufficient velocity to deliver massive energy transfer. They are good bullets and work well for most rifles.

 

[SJB358]

Hey buddy, I have used the SST and Interbond as well. The 130gr Interbond out of my 270WSM is an AWESOME shooting load and will smoke deer. I used the SST in my wifes 308 in the 150 weight. Pretty accurate and was also a great performer for deer an such. The SST and Interbond is a great line of bullets. If I didn't get such a great deal on 2nds, I would shoot more of them. Never found an issue with Hornady bullets..

 

[35 Whelen]

I just loaded fifty of the SST 140 in my .270 and have NOT shot anything with them yet but will report back in as soon as I get some results on them. They shoot as good as the BTs and I am expecting simalar results but we will see! I am pushing them around with 58.5grs of H4831 .
I have used BT ever since they came out with them and discontued the "solid base" and have never had a problem with them.
But if these work out as good I will probably start using them as unless they happen to be available as blems the BT are almost double in price...........................................

 

[joelkdouglas]

For Hornady bullets, I've only used the Interlock, and only at the range.

But those things shot really well. I wouldn't hesitate to use them on deer, antelope, etc. They're probably even good enough for elk.

But you and I both know that during hunting season I'll either have a Partition or an AccuBond in my rifle. Nothing against Hornady, as I think they make high quality stuff. It just doesn't have the near-spotless, long history of the Partition.

 

[Guy Miner]

I loaded 100 of them for my buddy's teenage daughter to use in her .25-06 on mule deer. 117's I think.

She killed the deer real well - bigger than mine that year doggone it - and they're accurate. I got the impression they're a little more fragile than the Nosler Ballistic Tip.

ooops - the ones I loaded were just SST's - not bonded.

Guy

 

[Guest]

Unless its a recent development, there's not an Interbond in 140gr. What you're thinking of is te 140gr SST with Interlock construction. Hornady makes Interbonds (bonded core) in 130 & 150gr, as far as I can tell.

That said, if they're accurate and you're not pushing them at magnum velocities, I suspect you'll be fine for white-tails and other thin-skinned game.

 

[WYcoyote]

I really like how objective honest reviews are posted on this site when it could easily be biased towards Nosler bullets. Thanks for that everyone.
I believe dubyam touched on this a bit, Interbond is a different bullet model line than the Interlock SST.
Compared to similar Noslers, the Interbond would be most like the AccuBond, and the SST mostly like the Ballistic Tip. The intended uses would also match. The bonded cores excelling on bigger game like elk and moose, the BT and SST ideal for deer and antelope. This being just a general statement because you could certainly obtain good results when reversing this.

 

[DrMike]

You are correct in your assessment and comparison of the Interbond/AccuBond and of the SST/Ballistic Tip. Hornady makes fine bullets. I don't think any of us have become bullet snobs, though we certainly have our preference. Isn't it great to live in such an era as the present and to have accessible the variety of bullets we have?

 

[highcotton]

Thanks for all the replies. And yes, I meant the SST, not the Interbond. I'd sure be interested in trying the Interbond if they had a 140.

 

[SJB358]

Thanks for all the replies. And yes, I meant the SST, not the Interbond. I'd sure be interested in trying the Interbond if they had a 140.

Don't sell the 140 AB short HC. It is very accurate in my 264WM and man, it has some good genes!

 

[highcotton]

Thanks for all the replies. And yes, I meant the SST, not the Interbond. I'd sure be interested in trying the Interbond if they had a 140.

Don't sell the 140 AB short HC. It is very accurate in my 264WM and man, it has some good genes!

Scotty- I've not been able to get the 140 AB to shoot to expectations in my rifle. The 130 BT's are scary accurate, but the AB has proven difficult. I REALLY like the AB, and have hunted with them the last two seasons. Planning an upcoming antelope hunt to WY with my dad and brother-in-law, and really wanted more confidence in groups at range.

 

[SJB358]

HC, have you tried backing them well off the lands. Not sure it'll make a difference for you but my 264 seems like it wants much more of a jump with the ABs than it does with the PTs.

 

[highcotton]

I have only worked with H 4831sc powder, and determined the charge they seemed to like. I then played with seating depth, and never found "the" combination. I have been toying with possibly trying them over some IMR 4350. Just hard to stray from 4831sc when dealing with the 270 WIN. Using CCI primers and once fired WIN cases.

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have been using 4350 for the .270 Win for a long time with no reason to change. I get the highest accuracy that the rifle is capable of and high velocity. The IMR 4831 is good also but since I use 4350 in several other of my rifles, it makes sense to use it for the .270 as well.

 

[Guest]

If you're having good results from the 130gr BT, you might consider the 130gr AB as an alternative. They should be "close" in shape, and might be close in loaded dimensions to find the sweet spot.

 

[highcotton]

I have been using 4350 for the .270 Win for a long time with no reason to change. I get the highest accuracy that the rifle is capable of and high velocity. The IMR 4831 is good also but since I use 4350 in several other of my rifles, it makes sense to use it for the .270 as well.

What load specs do you use with the IMR 4350? I use it for my son's .260 and have it on hand. I am leaning towards giving it a shot (no pun intended).....

 

[Oldtrader3]

I use 55.0 gr of IMR 4350, CCI BR-2 primer, W-W flash nickel cases and either the 130 Ballistic Tip or the 130 gr Partition. Velocity in my 24 inch barrel Model 70 is 3060. I have killed about 70 deer with the load, out to 425 yards or so since 1966. Rifle is a Super Grade 1949 Model 70 that has been reworked and restocked. I have own this particular rifle since 1973-74

 

[AzDak42]

I built up a 700SPS in .243 and it shoots the 95g factory loaded Hornady SSTs as well or better than my painstakingly hand load 95g SMKs. Out of the factory barrel, my last two groups with the SST were under 1/2 inch at 100 yards.

 

[SJB358]

I built up a 700SPS in .243 and it shoots the 95g factory loaded Hornady SSTs as well or better than my painstakingly hand load 95g SMKs. Out of the factory barrel, my last two groups with the SST were under 1/2 inch at 100 yards.

Great shooting buddy! Nothing wrong with them at all!