Started developing the 150gn interlocks in my 308 gas gun today. I couldn’t believe the accuracy and SD values I was getting from this spire projectile. Had to search KZread to see if others were having the same results. We even have the exact same velocity node we’re working on. I’ve got 42.8gn of IMR4064 at 2550 .411” group and a staggering SD of 0.6. Haven’t taken it past 100 though. Thanks for the data.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad it helped someone out and also reloads this particular bullet. This is my new go-to hunting bullet for less than 300 yds. Reload safely.

Appreciate the data & demonstration. Really quite good groups all things considered...imo. Happy hunting.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm happy with the results for hunting as well.

Very good and dependable ammo . Does it’s job .

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

You're right on that. Thank you for watching.

Great shooting, sir! Those Interlocks did pretty well 👍 I tried a box a few years back when Hornady did their Get Loaded promotion and was handing out free bullets with almost any purchase

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was surprised they grouped well at 300. I just need to put in some practice now out to 250yds. I remember Hornady's promotion and that was before I started reloading...now I'm kicking myself for not starting waaaay earlier.

@DummyRound

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyprairiedog4829 it'll come back eventually. I remember people buying tons of die sets, claiming the promotion, and then selling the die sets on Facebook Market or Craigslist and what not. Those people piss me off lol

That's some good shooting

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, buddy. Loading more for more practice out to 250yds. Thanks again for watching.

That is the same bullet I use for hunting rounds for 30-06. Very accurate and performs great on deer. I think 165 grains would be better but I received 500 free bullets when I purchased a progressive press so it is what I have been using.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. 30-06 is a real classic deer-getter.

@waylonlegend4603

Жыл бұрын

Does the interlock hold together? I’m tired of bullets exploding and separating.

@Glock2201

Жыл бұрын

@@waylonlegend4603 It has for me.

Oh. One more thing. Just a thought. One day I was shooting my 25-06 at 300. Laying down just as you are. And I was having the same issue. One group would be left of point of aim. Walk back fire five more. That group was right of point of aim. Very similar to your target. My problem was I was canting my gun one way then the other. When I figured out what I was doing (shooting off a pack). I felt like a dummy. Because the wind was clearly going one constant direction as it was snowing. I was so proud of my 3/4 to 1/2 min reloads and rifle. But had zero explanation for the 10" drift of my groups right and left. I'm not sure that was what was going on with you. But mabie something to think about

@sancharino4672

2 жыл бұрын

For clarity. My groups where nowhere near 1/2 min. Off a bench with bags. That rifle and load will consistently group like that at 100 yards. Laying on the ground freezing my arse off. Shooting of of a back pack. My groups where more like 5-6" at 300. So you don't assume I am a taticle keyboard warrior. Just trying to help

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail right on the head. I learned my US Optics' internal bubble level is canted offset by a little. Enough to do exactly what you said. I bought an SME level from amazon, leveled it with my scope leveling bubbles on the flat elevation knob, on a flat area of the rifle...leveled all 3 and checked the internal level...was off enough to bug me. Kept the SME level on the tube and been shooting with ever since. Sucks I paid an extra $50 (2011) for that internal level.

That bullet is one of the best really. For hunting it works great as a deer bullet in up to .30-06 class cartridges. Personally I think 165s are a better choice in .30-06.

@andyprairiedog4829

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you on 165 grain in 30-06. My dad made some rounds with this 165 grain for his 30-06 and it did well in New Mexico for a hunt he got drawn for recently.

@johnnorman7708

Жыл бұрын

@@andyprairiedog4829 There are certain bullets that hit a balance point for weight and velocity in certain cartridges and calibers. .30-06 really does work well with various 165s over a wide range of hunting situations. . And with so many 165 grain .308 diameter bullets available, you have a lot of excellent options.

Pretty nice 300 yard group for some hunting rounds, especially in that wind.

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was also surprised they did well in the gusting wind.

Thank you.

@andyprairiedog4829

10 ай бұрын

No problem. These are only my results. People have gotten these same bullets to shoot better. Have a good day.

I'm hoping to make .308Win part of my repertoire. That's very good information.

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

I was initially planning factory Hornady Match for this R700 but decided to try reloading for it since the price 3 years ago went from $24/box of 20 on sale, to $31/box "pre-flu" and now a whopping $47/box!!! I try on the information.

I have found that this bullet , 3031, is not very uniform. Distance from the ojive to the tip varies considerably making it difficult to get consistent COAL. Anyone else notice this ?

@andyprairiedog4829

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have found that to be the same conclusion I have come across after measuring several dozen bullets just to be sure. I figured it to be of that characteristic for particular hunting practices. There is the Barnes TSX and Sierra Game King and there is the Soft-Point-Will-Do Circle.

Haven't started reloading yet, but I found this bullet in the Hornady book, and it just seemed like a great choice for deer and hogs. .308 & .270 Winchester here. Thinking 140-150 gr. How about Federal's "Terminal Assent" cartridges? Ever try them? Thanks for the video.

@andyprairiedog4829

Жыл бұрын

I think the 140-150 grains would be good choices for deer. I'm not an experienced hog hunter so I would not know much about bullet selection for hog. Check out "The Hooligan Outdoors" channel...he hunts both deer and hog and also reloads for those hunts. He is currently hunting hog right now at night. Federal's Terminal Assent...I have not tried those bullets yet but have heard good things about them. I'm planning to keep these Interlocks for more loadings and different powders. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Just bought 170sp to load up .355 hand helds .

@andyprairiedog4829

Жыл бұрын

170 grain Soft Points...how has it performed so far? Sorry for not responding months ago. Sometimes, KZread does not notify me of comments.

Also. If you want to take as much human out of the equation as possible. Ditch the stick powders. Get ahold of some power pro2000mr or CFE223. You will more than likely see similar accuracy. And significantly higher velocity's. Not that there's anything wrong with what your doing. Buy for hunting. I am an advocate of "the easier to hit, the better for the animal and hunter". Just some insight. I have changed my tune in the last year or so after seeing what those two powders would do. Forget the temp sensitive issues. At the ranges you are planning on hunting. A spread of 30 or 40 fps is going to matter naught. But the 300 (about) yard point blank range will help you significantly.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

Good take on thinking about the animal. I'll look around for some CFE223. Recently got a hold of some Ramshot TAC. Still tuning test loads for pistol though. Thanks for the direction...I need it.

Wouldn’t going up 3 moa give you a better point blank range. You could stay in a 6” target to about 300 yards. 100- +3” 200- 0” 300- -4”

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, tried that exactly and it works well. Thank you for watching and the suggestion.

killing it brother !!!!shits dead with you on the trigger ;-)

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

I like these hunting bullets more than the CoreLokt ones. They sell these as a boat tail too. I think those will fly better also.

@mrsmel269

3 жыл бұрын

Andy you make any thing fly good brother

looked good! were are you shooting at?

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Public riflerange in AZ. Sometimes gets messy there from people not taking their trash with them. Sometimes I rake the shotgun shells and place the larger household items in one pile when I have time.

@rout9291

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I didn't ask earlier but what MV are you getting from your 43.5 gr load on the SMK 175's

I killed a 450 pound black bear at 280 yards with this bullet out of my 308 last year. All bullets passed through, 1 through the lungs and two through the shoulders. I found one 87% weight retention.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

WOW...a bear at 280 yards. Great shot placement.

Great video. It will be much easier for you if you would zero your rifle for Max point blank range. A 150 at 2900 fps. Which is easily attainable. Should be dead on somewhere around 200 yards. Give or take. For hunting if you don't intend on shooting past say 300 yards. It is a much better way of setting up your rifle. And easier to make good shots on game. Just a little constructive criticism. I enjoyed. Thanks

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Thank you for chiming in with good information. Always welcome good stuff.

I WOULD ZERO AT 200YDS 7TO9INCH DROP AT 300YRDS, THATS JUST ME, WHO EVER CAN DO AS THEY PERFER. GOOD LUCK.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I plan on doing. Thank you for the insight.

This bullet is good. I don't like the canelure tho

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on the canelure. I'm beginning to opt out of the canelure slowly from my stock pile. Thank you for watching and commenting.

Nobody neck sizes anymore man..full length bumped 2 thousandths

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you on that. Tried neck sizing in an earlier video and had not-so-impressive results. I'm sticking with full length. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be safe out there.

@ngirardo86

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyprairiedog4829 good glad to hear it. Neck sizing was popular like 20 years ago..all the professional shooters full length resize and I do it myself. I get great groups with my hand loads. Have any questions I'll give you my email. I've learned A LOT over the years so if I can help someone avoid mistakes I've made then I will.

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

@@ngirardo86 Excellent. Thank you for reaching out to a new reloader.

Like most modern bullets, they will kill deer and hogs just fine.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

And that is one of many good parts of having a good hunting cartridge. Have you shot a deer with this particular bullet?

@arch3088

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyprairiedog4829 Yes I have. Hit behind the shoulder at 120 yards. Complete pass through, great blood trail for about 20-30 yards. Honestly I am a Nosler guy but these were on sale and I gave them a try. Not disappointed.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

@@arch3088 Very nice. Glad you got some meat for the freezer on that hunt. Thank you for the bullet testimony.

I would shoot to 500 yards on Deer with that load.

@andyprairiedog4829

6 ай бұрын

Nice. Did you try that this recent hunting season? Hope you got a nice deer.

@sha6mm

6 ай бұрын

We had 5 guy Antelope hunting one year and harvested 13 and the average range was 290-300 some further some closer.

@andyprairiedog4829

6 ай бұрын

@@sha6mm Excellent, sir. Glad you all got some meat for the season's harvest.

5 min wait time between shots... i mean if your really trying ....

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

* minute * you're You're not really trying here yourself. You may learn something about effort or the simple idea that people do their shooting in different ways as long as they're safe.

@HR-rt9nh

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyprairiedog4829 well sounds like i pushed a button.... you should check to see how the heat in barrel will change your following shot... but hey what ever...

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

@@HR-rt9nh ...you're still not trying hard enough. I don't think you're impressing anyone yet.

@HR-rt9nh

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyprairiedog4829 LMAO Trolling.. R U

@andyprairiedog4829

3 жыл бұрын

@@HR-rt9nh *yawn*

That bullet is one of the best really. For hunting it works great as a deer bullet in up to .30-06 class cartridges. Personally I think 165s are a better choice in .30-06.

@andyprairiedog4829

2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised when I tried it out. It remains my go-to until what I have on hand depletes. Hornady is leaning to force current mandates upon their employees.

@johnnorman7708

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyprairiedog4829 I have a lot of confidence in those Interlocks as hunting bullets. But as the cartridge capacity goes up, the weight needs to as well. And they perform better on game animals if they aren't loaded overly fast. Hornady has an optimum velocity window for their bullets listed. 2900 is a reasonable limit.

@johnnorman7708

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyprairiedog4829 I wanted to add that Hornady had a boat tail version for 150, 165, and 180 grain Interlock .308 bullets. Don't know if all those are still currently in production or not. Weight for weight the boattails should show a better trajectory for long range target work. It might not be a big deal at 300 but at longer ranges it would become more obvious on the target.