Hornady SST Bullets

[c1a1]

Looking for a good coyote bullet, one that will preferably blow up inside the critter, causing minimal pelt damage. At present I'am loading 95gr. SST's using RL-22. Is the V-max a more fragile bullet? Anyone using these on coyotes? Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[chuckwagon]

The V-max is made for Varmits. That would be your better bet. The SST make a mess on dear but work good.

 

[lcq]

The SST is for larger game and has a bonded core. Use VMAX they have a very thin jacket made for explosive fragmentation.

Brian

 

[JohnnyJ]

Don't see anything about SST bullets having a bonded core on Hornadys' website.
The Interbond bullets have a bonded core.
Good Luck
John

 

[true north]

try www.reloadersnest.com and look at the bullet reviews.
then let us know how yours makes out

 

[lcq]

1) Premium Polymer Tip
The sharp point increases the SST’s™ ballistic coefficient, making it faster and flatter shooting. On impact, the tip also initiates controlled expansion at all velocities.

2) Secant Ogive, Boattail Spire Point Profile
It’s a simple fact: bullets that travel faster hit harder. The Hornady secant ogive, boattail spire point profile gives hunters the incredible speed and downrange energy they’re looking for.

3) The InterLock™ Ring
Ensures the core and jacket remain locked solid during expansion, so the SST™ retains the mass and energy needed for dramatic wound channels. Perfected in the famous Hornady InterLock hunting bullet.

 

[JohnnyJ]

The interlock ring mechanically locks the core to the jacket as opposed to bonding the core to the jacket as in the Hornady Interbond bullet.

2) Bonded Core
The bonded design ensures that the bullet achieves controlled expansion with virtually no fragmentation and the core will never, ever, ever, ever separate from the jacket.

 

[lcq]

I stand corrected. That said the locked core is not what he wants for varmint hunting.

Brian