Hornady 350 gr FP Interlock

[Danny Boy]

I have developed a load using Hornady 350 gr FP for my 1895 for moose hunt this fall. It shoots just under 2000 fps. From another forum I heard that this bullet is very fragile.

Do you have any experience using this bullet for hunting? Please comment.

Danny

 

[A-zone]

I've used the round nose version in the 45-70. In my limited experience on big game with that bullet (two decent-sized white tailed bucks), I found it to be a very good penetrator (all the way through on quartering shots).

I wouldn't expect the flat nosed version to fall apart at 2,000 fps or less (that's a big chunk of lead and lots of inertia ).

 

[madtrapper143]

I have had good luck with that bullet. The Remington 405 sp is a fragile bullet at speeds over 1450 fps. I hope that you have some tylenol for after your sight in sessions. That low comb Marlin must rattle your teeth with that load.

cheers Darryl

 

[Amphibious]

From another forum I heard that this bullet is very fragile.

who ever said that is an idiot.

have shot 5 bears and 2 moose with the Hornady 350gr FP (2150fps MV) and have nothing but great things to say about it.

from shattering both shoulders (and exiting) of a 7'1" Blackbear inside 25yrds (Final shot on that animal was from 6paces), and exiting a moose (broadside shot) @ 150yrds, this bullet preforms well. it;s the only bullet I'll shoot out of my .450

here are some pics of the only 350gr FP I have recovered. quartering away shot on a moose @ 70yrds. broke a rib on the way in, turned heart and lungs to goo, broke scapula, and was found in a bulge under the offside hide. penetration was about 4ft!

 

[Danny Boy]

Amphibious:

Thanks for response. Your 2150fps load is hot. But obviously it works well for your 450.

This is cool. I am ready to rock & roll in October.

Danny

 

[Andy]

Very useful stuff.

I plan to use the Honady 350 gr RN this fall. Think I'll stick to about 2100 fps in my "yet to be named" shortened 458 Win Mag.

 

[Republic of Alberta]

My experience is the same as Amphibious. It penertates well without break up. The only time I have ever heard of one breaking up was a close shot (few feet) to a whale (beluga??) head.

I have cut one in half. The jacket is quite thick at the base, problably 3x thicker than a Remington 405g jacket.