Originally Posted by
schoolcraft
Trying to more clearly understand what the difference is between Hornady's bullet lineup.
The INTERBOND bullets I believe are lead tipped, and the INTERLOKT bullets have the red polymer tip. I believe they are both a "bonded" bullet, but are they the same other than the tip?
Then....what about the SST's. They have the red polymer tip, and are listed with the "Interlokt" bonding process......so what makes them different from a standard INTERLOKT bullet.
Help a brother out ..........
Nope....not quite.....
The interlock is their standard line they have had for many years....it's lead tipped and has a mechanical inter ring designed to lock the lead core to the jacket to prevent separation upon impact......and it "kinda" works....Most also have a cannelure that also helps lock in the lead core.
Take that same bullet and thin the jacket a bit and add a polycarbonate red tip and walla....you have an SST. The SST was designed to compete with Nosler's ballistic tip and acts a lot like them. They often are boat tailed as well....but not always!
Then if we get the original interlock and "bond the lead core to the jacket we have a interbond....the only bonded bullet Hornady makes.....the interlock and the SST are not bonded.
The interbond usually has a polymer tip as well but (at least the ones I have) don't have a cannelure.
I've used them all and find all of them quite dependable and accurate.....but for deer still prefer the old interlock as it just works without the frills and extra cost to make them.
I hope that helps