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Need a good hunting bullet for 30 06
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<blockquote data-quote="The Crusty Deary Ol Coot" data-source="post: 1577635" data-attributes="member: 89876"><p>For a Cup an Core and not breaking the bank selection, the Hornady Interlock is a good choice.</p><p></p><p>5 + years back I was developing a load for a RUGER American 30/06 "loaner rifle" and chose the Interlock 165gr. Surprised, but the very first load test series produced the desired results. Half gr. back from the top load tested proved the load to be consistent in further tests.</p><p></p><p>I have seen the interlock bullets take a real beating and still hold together. As said a good lower cost option.</p><p></p><p>Also, something other then a boat tail, due to sometimes core slippage is also a good choice. The Interlock helps with that issue if a boat tail is your choice! Personally, I am NOT a Sierra fan for game hunting. I know, a personal thing.</p><p></p><p>BUT, although we now have a bunch of very good bullets that are NOT prone to core separations, it IS hard to find anything better then the Nosler Partition!</p><p></p><p>Post #4 seems to indicate - "at relatively short range" - that the Nosler Partition is not dependable at longer ranges. FALSE!</p><p></p><p>Many years back - 1960s - a core separation with an old 100gr Hornady - pre Interlock - .243 bullet moved me to the Partition, and since that time it has proven very successful in the .243 (old 95gr & 100gr), 7mm mag. (165gr.), and 300 win mag (165gr to 200gr).</p><p></p><p>One shot bang flop at 500yds with a 160gr 7mm partition on a mulely buck seems like a relatively far piece.</p><p></p><p>I am one that likes to develop one load with one bullet for any and all hunting I'll do <strong><em>with a given rifle</em></strong>. Meaning I DO NOT change loads/bullets depending on the size of the game!</p><p></p><p>Crusty Deary Ol'Coot</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The Crusty Deary Ol Coot, post: 1577635, member: 89876"] For a Cup an Core and not breaking the bank selection, the Hornady Interlock is a good choice. 5 + years back I was developing a load for a RUGER American 30/06 "loaner rifle" and chose the Interlock 165gr. Surprised, but the very first load test series produced the desired results. Half gr. back from the top load tested proved the load to be consistent in further tests. I have seen the interlock bullets take a real beating and still hold together. As said a good lower cost option. Also, something other then a boat tail, due to sometimes core slippage is also a good choice. The Interlock helps with that issue if a boat tail is your choice! Personally, I am NOT a Sierra fan for game hunting. I know, a personal thing. BUT, although we now have a bunch of very good bullets that are NOT prone to core separations, it IS hard to find anything better then the Nosler Partition! Post #4 seems to indicate - "at relatively short range" - that the Nosler Partition is not dependable at longer ranges. FALSE! Many years back - 1960s - a core separation with an old 100gr Hornady - pre Interlock - .243 bullet moved me to the Partition, and since that time it has proven very successful in the .243 (old 95gr & 100gr), 7mm mag. (165gr.), and 300 win mag (165gr to 200gr). One shot bang flop at 500yds with a 160gr 7mm partition on a mulely buck seems like a relatively far piece. I am one that likes to develop one load with one bullet for any and all hunting I'll do [B][I]with a given rifle[/I][/B]. Meaning I DO NOT change loads/bullets depending on the size of the game! Crusty Deary Ol'Coot [/QUOTE]
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