The Hornady 3060 InterLock delivers consistent expansion and deep penetration for lever-action rifles chambered in 30-30 Winchester and similar cartridges. This 170-grain flat point bullet features Hornady's proven InterLock ring technology that mechanically locks the core and jacket together during expansion.
What Makes This Different
The InterLock ring sets these bullets apart from conventional cup-and-core designs by preventing core-jacket separation even at high velocities. While standard bullets can fragment or lose their cores upon impact, the InterLock's mechanical bond maintains bullet integrity for maximum weight retention. This translates to deeper penetration and larger wound channels compared to bullets that shed material during expansion.
Key Features
- InterLock ring mechanically bonds core and jacket for 90%+ weight retention
- 170-grain weight optimized for 30-30 Winchester ballistics and trajectory
- Flat point profile safe for tubular magazine lever-action rifles
- .308 diameter with precise manufacturing tolerances for consistent accuracy
- Tapered jacket design controls expansion from nose to cannelure
- Lead core provides reliable expansion at moderate velocities
- Bulk packaging of 100 bullets reduces per-round cost for frequent shooters
These bullets excel in hunting scenarios where deep penetration matters most - dense brush, angled shots, and medium to large game. The flat point design eliminates the safety concerns of pointed bullets in lever-action tubular magazines while maintaining good ballistic coefficients out to 200 yards. Weather conditions don't affect performance since the InterLock system works mechanically rather than relying on bullet tip deformation.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 30 (.308 inch diameter)
- Weight: 170 grains
- Bullet Type: Flat Point InterLock
- Jacket Material: Gilding metal
- Core Material: Lead alloy
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Sectional Density: .256
- Ballistic Coefficient: .189 (G1)
- Recommended Twist Rate: 1:10" or faster
- Country of Origin: USA
Handloaders choose InterLock bullets when terminal performance cannot be compromised. The mechanical core retention system delivers predictable results across varying impact velocities, making load development more straightforward than with bullets that rely solely on jacket thickness for expansion control.