Hornady InterLock .358 200gr Round Nose Bullets
Hornady's InterLock .358 200-grain round nose bullets feature a patented ring system that locks the core and jacket together during expansion, ensuring reliable performance for handloaders and big game hunters.
Hornady InterLock .358 200gr Round Nose Bullets
Hornady's InterLock bullets represent a proven approach to controlled expansion and reliable performance in the field. These .358-caliber, 200-grain projectiles are engineered for handloaders who demand consistency and hunters who expect results.
Core Design Features
The InterLock system employs a raised ring embedded in the bullet's core that locks the jacket and core together during expansion. This design prevents separation and ensures maximum weight retention—a critical factor in energy transfer and wound channel development.
Key specifications:
- Caliber: .358
- Weight: 200 grains
- Profile: Round nose
- Ballistic coefficient: .195
- Sectional density: .223
- Quantity: 100 per box
Construction and Performance
The tapered jacket features precisely controlled thickness that promotes reliable expansion across a wide velocity range. Unlike bullets with divided cores that can separate on impact, the InterLock's one-piece core design maintains structural integrity throughout the expansion process.
A strategically placed cannelure serves dual purposes: it provides a secure crimping groove for consistent seating and works in concert with the InterLock ring to ensure the core and jacket remain locked during impact and expansion.
Ideal Applications
These bullets excel in big game hunting scenarios where controlled expansion and energy retention are essential. The combination of weight retention and reliable expansion produces the deep, massive wound channels necessary for ethical, one-shot kills on tough game.
