Originally Posted by sbhooper
Originally Posted by Dixie_Rebel
Originally Posted by hh4whiskey
Don’t laugh, but get some cheap Hornady whitetail 129s and try, just for giggles.

I’ve not had as much luck with factory heavies. Small sample, but so far.


I've heard several guys who's rifles like the Hornady 129 Interlock (American Whitetail 129). I have a few and I'd like to load some to try in my Tikka.

Would one of you guys mind measuring the OAL of a factory loaded Hornady 129 SP and 129 SST for me?
Picture of side view of the cannelure crimp on the 129 SP?


My Criterion Creed barrel likes the 129 seated to a 2.752 coal. It is just a bit below the crimp ring. Last three shots were .383. I have always liked Interlocks. I have never yet found a rifle that did not shoot them extremely well, and they hammer deer/antelope just fine. They are my go-to in my .260s.

I just traded for a .270 that shoots the White Tail ammo into nearly one hole. No reason to reload that one!


Thank you sir.

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