Hornady 220 gr Round Nose bullet in the 30-06 actual hunting experience?

I know this is about 220 gr. but has anyone tried these in the 06 ?
Gi1ptWpl.jpg
 
Quite frankly, I did not know that there were two generations - so to speak - of Hornady .30 caliber 220 grain round nose bullets. Before Interlock and after Interlock - it seems.

The fact is that we cannot know too much about rifle hunting bullets or target bullets. So, I am staying tuned on this thread and I am quite sure that I can learn something new about these bullets.
 
Last edited:
Potashminer said:
A good thread - is of interest to me as well. OP specifically mentioned currently manufactured - so I presume from bottom box in picture. At least three era's of boxes shown - I have no clue if bullets always were the same or not - goes to past experience - pro or con - was what was used then, the same as what is bought now?

View attachment 643626

FYI - my copy of Hornady 9th manual shows 5 powders in 30-06 getting at least 2,500 fps with these bullets (page 445) in their 23 3/4", 1-10" twist, Winchester Model 70. Fed 210 primers, Hornady/Frontier cases. H4350, IMR 4350, H4831, IMR 4831 and RL-19
Click to expand...

the only way to find out is cutting in half to see the design of each. but i will trsut more the first top box than the other.
 
I have never hit anything with them but accuracy is great, loaded with 57.5 grains of H4831, velocity is over 2500. I need to try them on bears and baiting here in Ontario, I am sure they will be fine.
 
Interesting!

Looking forward to seeing the results of this test! Never got what they offered over other designs/weights so this may be illuminating :)
 
saskcop said:
I launch them at just north of 2500 fps in a .30-06. They penetrate straight and wound channels look like you drove a fence-post through a moose. Good accuracy and hit like a truck. Use with confidence.
Click to expand...

Thanks very much, saskcop. That's what I am wondering about, actual experience on game. Sounds like they held together just fine when started off at 2500+ fps.

What range was the shot? Were any of the bullets recovered at all?

All the best in your hunting during 2023!

Ted
 
Last edited:
medvedqc said:
i know already the result: the 200 grains in a-frame or partition lol ... they are the best in .30 ...
Click to expand...

I was going to say, yes if it is a job that a 180gr soft point can't handle, it seems tough to beat a 200gr partition with anything!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom