The Hornady 3515 InterLock bullets deliver consistent expansion and deep penetration for medium to large game hunting applications. These .358 caliber projectiles feature the proven InterLock ring design that mechanically locks the core and jacket together during impact.
What Makes This Different
The InterLock ring system prevents core-jacket separation that commonly occurs with conventional bullets at high velocities. This mechanical bond ensures the bullet maintains its weight and structure through bone and tissue, delivering reliable terminal performance. Independent testing shows InterLock bullets retain 85-90% of their original weight compared to 60-70% retention rates of standard cup-and-core designs.
Key Features
- InterLock ring mechanically bonds core to jacket for controlled expansion
- 200-grain round nose profile optimized for .35 Remington and similar cartridges
- Tapered jacket design provides consistent mushrooming across velocity ranges
- .358 diameter with precise weight tolerance of ±0.3 grains
- Lead core with antimony hardening for structural integrity
- Gilding metal jacket resists deformation during feeding
- Bulk packaging of 100 bullets per box reduces per-round cost
These bullets perform effectively at velocities from 1,800 to 2,400 fps, making them suitable for lever-action rifles and single-shot platforms. The round nose profile feeds reliably in tubular magazines while the controlled expansion characteristics work well on whitetail deer, black bear, and similar-sized game. The InterLock design maintains trajectory consistency in various weather conditions due to uniform jacket thickness.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .358 diameter (35 caliber)
- Weight: 200 grains
- Profile: Round nose
- Jacket: Gilding metal
- Core: Lead with antimony hardening
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box
- Case quantity: 15 boxes per case (1,500 total bullets)
- Manufacturer: Hornady Manufacturing Company
- Model: 3515
The InterLock design has proven effective across decades of field use, providing hunters with predictable terminal ballistics. This bulk packaging offers significant savings for high-volume shooters while maintaining Hornady's quality control standards.