WYO300RUM
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The old SST were lead tip. I still have almost a full box of them.
Interlock vs SST
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WYO300RUM
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I used to shoot 7mm and 30 cal. Interbonds quite a bit. Good bullets. I thought the Interlocks were around before them ? I also thought Nosler came out with their Accubond after Hornaday's Interbond ? Could be wrong..Getting old...
I switched to Accubonds back then because the shot better.
I always avoid the shoulder. I shoot for just behind the shoulder. Muley's, Whitetails and speed goats usually drop on the spot or run less than 40 yards.
WYO300RUM
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I try to. Usually elk I aim shoulder so they drop there. But with them I always have used Barnes TSX, TTSX or Accubonds . Never had a problem.
The old SST were lead tip. I still have almost a full box of them.
I believe that's the now called Interlock BTSP, the classic one has been the Interlock SP flat base.
birddog 68
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I love the 139 grain interbond out of my 280 ai. On par with accubond from my experience. Unfortunately I couldn't get the 154's to group worth a darn but I may revisit them and try again.
340 in Va
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I'm getting old too, you are right the interlocks came out years before the interbonds. I have 7 different 308 that shoot the 165 interbonds .6 or better with the same load of H 4895. Tried the Accubonds, they shoot good with different charges, and they are also a good bullet. Keep shooting, I have a uncle that is 92, he killed a 8 point last year and a 11 point two years ago.
WYO300RUM
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I was saying the old SST was lead tipped . So they have a BTSP Interlock now ? That'd be a great bullet.
WYO300RUM
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Good for your uncle ! I'll be 65 next month. I feel old though.
4 years football. 15 years motocross and every other **** thing. Pay the price later. I have to get my knee worked on after July 1st. 2nd time left. 1 time right. Maybe someday shoulder. Been waiting on Medicare ..
Got supplimental so it should cost me anything. Hopefully.Clem Bronkoski
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IMO I'd say buy what shoots better in your rifle. That being said it there is no noticable difference I'd go with the good old Interlocks. There have been a lot of deer shot with the interlock in many different calibers. They are a great bullet for deer. I honestly believe they are all you need. You don't need a premium bullet for any deer unless you're shooting at extended ranges where a high BC increases your odds of recovery.
I could never get SSTs to shoot out of my 7-08s. Funny thing is tho my Browning likes the 139 gr Interlocks but my grandson's Savage prefers the 154s.
I could never get SSTs to shoot out of my 7-08s. Funny thing is tho my Browning likes the 139 gr Interlocks but my grandson's Savage prefers the 154s.
Yes, for over 10 years at least, because the ones I still have are 10yrs old. I have both versions.
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WYO300RUM
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Shows you I ignored them I guess. I haven't used an SST for 20 years . Thanks for info !
I still have some from when they called them "Spire Points". They changed the name to interlocks a long time ago. They shoot great in my .270. Same recipe for over 35 years. Hope they never stop making them.
SkipB
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Well the nice thing is I have 3 unopened boxes of 150 Nosler Partitions an unopened box of 139 Interlocks and 3 partial boxes of Sierras of various weights so I think I will use the SST`s on coyotes and give my 220 Swift a break
