Hornady 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP

Hornady 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP

The Hornady 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP is a robust bullet component engineered for handloaders needing controlled expansion, deep penetration, and consistent accuracy in classic .32‑caliber platforms. Weighing exactly 170 gr with a .321‑inch diameter, the 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP features Hornady’s time-tested InterLock® core-to-jacket bonding system, ensuring over 90% weight retention and dependable terminal performance in revolvers and rifles.

Featuring a flat-point profile and polished jacket, the 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP is ideal for smooth chambering and uniform ignition. When loaded to velocities between 1,100 and 1,400 fps in cartridges like .32‑20 Winchester, .32‑40 Winchester, and .32 H&R Magnum, the 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP delivers straight-line expansion, reliable wound channels, and controlled penetration through medium game and heavy soft tissue.

The bonded-core design in the 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP mechanically secures the lead core to the jacket with Hornady’s InterLock® ring, preventing fragmentation upon impact. This durability ensures consistent terminal results, even when encountering bone or dense muscle mass. Field feedback confirms the 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP retains structure and weight across multiple shots—a mark of ethical terminal effectiveness.

Stabilizing efficiently in barrels with common twist rates of 1:16 to 1:18, the 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP feeds reliably in bolt-action rifles, lever-action rifles, and vertically indexed revolvers. Its concentric jacket, consistent ogive, and smooth bearing surface support precise seating and repeatable point-of-impact. Handloaders appreciate the 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP for its tight groupings, dependable cycling, and versatility in both field and target applications.

Manufactured at Hornady’s Grand Island, Nebraska plant, the Hornady 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP is sold strictly as a bullet-only component and requires matching brass, powder, and primers. With rigorous quality control on jacket thickness, alignment tolerances, and weight uniformity, the 32 Cal 170gr InterLock FP stands as a trusted choice for hunters and shooters seeking bonded-core reliability, clean expansions, and ethical terminal performance in .32‑caliber bullet applications.