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longranger · September 14, 2009, 11:11 AM

Yes that is what I am saying,I have not used the Hornady Interlocks as I use the Noslers.I would expect similar results with the Interlocks.I just like the partitions as a hunting bullet,they are little more expensive I think but a better bullet for game animals.The 165's give a pretty flat trajectory with enough weight to get the job done.Pushing the 165's faster than 2700fps will make the bullet start to mushroom early and not allow for deep penetration.Even worse with the 150's,180's punch 2 clean holes and don't expend all of their energy in the animal.

September 14, 2009, 11:11 AM	#11
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 1,056	Yes that is what I am saying,I have not used the Hornady Interlocks as I use the Noslers.I would expect similar results with the Interlocks.I just like the partitions as a hunting bullet,they are little more expensive I think but a better bullet for game animals.The 165's give a pretty flat trajectory with enough weight to get the job done.Pushing the 165's faster than 2700fps will make the bullet start to mushroom early and not allow for deep penetration.Even worse with the 150's,180's punch 2 clean holes and don't expend all of their energy in the animal. Last edited by longranger; September 14, 2009 at 11:16 AM.