Hornady 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP

Hornady 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP

The Hornady 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP is a high-performance bullet component designed for handloaders who demand controlled expansion, deep penetration, and precision accuracy in .30‑caliber hunting rifles. Weighing 165 gr with a .308‑inch diameter, the 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP features Hornady’s trusted InterLock® core-to-jacket bonding system, ensuring more than 90% weight retention and consistent terminal performance on medium to large game.

Featuring a sleek spire-point profile with a polished polymer tip and a boat-tail base, the 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP delivers a high ballistic coefficient and a flat trajectory when loaded to velocities between 2,700 and 2,900 fps. Hunters appreciate the 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP for its energy retention, reduced wind drift, and tight groupings at common hunting distances.

The bonded-core design in the 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP mechanically locks the lead core to the jacket with Hornady’s InterLock® ring. This construction prevents jacket-core separation, allowing the bullet to penetrate deeply and create clean wound channels through heavy muscle and hide. Field reports confirm the 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP provides ethical terminal performance and dependable results.

Stabilizing well in barrels with twist rates of 1:10 to 1:12, the 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP feeds smoothly in bolt-action, lever-action, and magazine rifles. Its concentric jacket, polished ogive, and consistent bearing surface support accurate seating, repeatable point-of-impact, and reliable cycling. Reloaders value the 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP for its consistent performance across load variations.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska facility, the Hornady 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP is sold as a bullet-only component and must be loaded with suitable brass, powder, and primers. With strict quality control over tip alignment, jacket uniformity, and core bonding, the 30 Cal 165gr InterLock SP stands as a premium bonded-core bullet choice for hunters seeking ethical, accurate, and demanding performance in .30‑caliber rifle applications.