I just got some 150 RN Hornadys, and noticed that the canular is located further forward than on 180 round noses and all of the spire points. Are these bullets designed for 30-30 class cartridges? My primary use for them is as light practice/plinking rounds, but if they are standard interlock design I might try them out on deer. I'll be loading them in 308 and 30-06 at medium velocity (2700-2800 fps). I don't want to use frangible bullets on game, preferring heavy for caliber bullets in the 180-grain weight for these calibers. I have been looking for a short bullet to fit the short magazine of my rem 660. Shots would be close; 10-100 yards. Any thoughts?

The Hornady 150gr round nose is for the 30-30. It expands very good at the speed it travels. I do not think it would hold together at higher speeds. I have hit a few deer at 20-50 yards with this bullet traveling 2400 fps and there is almost no shank left. As flat as water on a plate, but was still close to 150gr. Why not see how it expands into phone books?

Hey dogtagger, Yes it is an Interlock design, but as hawky mentioned, it is designed for 30-30 Impact Velocities.

It is a 2-diameter design which helps achieve excellent accuracy(as you will discover). And it also reduces Bore Resistance which is a benefit in holding the Pressure down.

Just think of it performing similar to a Plastic Tip bullet that does not rip-your-head-off on cost.

Good bullets when used within their Design Envelope.

hot core: what is a "2-diameter" bullet??

Thanks for the replies. I'll be testing several of my loads before this season starts, and may include that one. I'll most likely be using it for a "plinking " load; 46 grains IMR 4064 in my 308. Might even try it with reduced loads of IMR 4198. I guess It's out for hunting, which is ok, since like I said before, I like a nice heavy bullet and modest velocity for my hunting.