Originally Posted by BCSteve

Hornady 300gr Interlock RN
Average Penetration (inches): 17
Average Weight Retained (grain): 167
Average Weight Retained (%): 55.7
Average Expansion (inches): 0.581
Note: Factory ammo, not loaded down. Was running out of fresh newspaper and this is the only one I was able to recover.

< Disappointing performance for a 300gr bullet compared to the other lighter cup and core tested.>


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I really don't intend nor want to be the contrarian but..

I/we have been told numerous times that the R N bullets are designed for faster and wider expansion...so IMO it performed as designed.

Thanks Again

Jerry

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