Hornady .270 Winchester American Whitetail 130gr SP InterLock Ammo
Hornady Ammo
- UPC:
- 090255380538
Hornady American Whitetail .270 Winchester ammunition is designed specifically for deer hunting. Loaded with the legendary Hornady InterLock bullet, this 130 grain soft point round offers excellent accuracy and terminal performance. The InterLock ring keeps the core and jacket locked together during expansion, ensuring deep penetration and high weight retention. With a muzzle velocity of 3060 fps, this ammunition delivers flat trajectories and hard-hitting energy for taking down whitetail deer and similar-sized game at medium to long ranges.
Product Highlights:
Specifications | |
---|---|
Manufacturer | Hornady |
Caliber | .270 Winchester |
Bullet Weight | 130 grains |
Bullet Type | InterLock Soft Point |
Muzzle Velocity | 3060 fps |
Muzzle Energy | 2703 ft-lbs |
Ballistic Coefficient | .490 |
Sectional Density | .242 |
Rounds Per Box | 20 |
Boxes Per Case | 10 |
Application | Hunting |
Casing Material | Brass |
Key Features:
The Hornady .270 Winchester American Whitetail 130gr SP InterLock Ammo offers impressive performance characteristics that make it an excellent choice for hunting applications. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Bullet Type | InterLock Soft Point Provides controlled expansion and deep penetration |
Bullet Weight | 130 grains Optimal weight for .270 Winchester, balancing velocity and energy |
Muzzle Velocity | 3060 fps High velocity for flat trajectory and increased energy transfer |
Rounds Per Box | 20 Convenient quantity for hunting trips or range practice |
Casing Material | Brass Durable and reloadable brass casings |
Applications & Use Cases:
- Whitetail Deer Hunting: Specifically designed for hunting whitetail deer, offering excellent performance on medium-sized game.
- Medium Game Hunting: Suitable for other medium-sized game animals similar to whitetail deer.
- Long-Range Shooting: The .270 Winchester cartridge is known for its flat trajectory, making it suitable for longer range shots.
- Target Practice: Can be used for target practice to familiarize yourself with your hunting rifle's performance.
- Reloading: The brass casings are reloadable for those who prefer to handload their ammunition.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- ✔ Excellent Velocity: 3060 fps muzzle velocity provides flat trajectory and high energy transfer.
- ✔ InterLock Technology: Ensures bullet and core remain locked together for deep penetration and weight retention.
- ✔ Versatile Bullet Weight: 130 grain bullet is suitable for a wide range of medium to large game animals.
- ✔ American-Made Quality: Manufactured in the USA with Hornady's reputation for precision and consistency.
- ✔ Soft Point Design: Offers controlled expansion for effective terminal performance on game animals.
Cons
- ✘ Recoil: The high velocity can result in noticeable recoil, especially in lighter rifles.
- ✘ Limited Long-Range Performance: Soft point design may limit extreme long-range accuracy compared to boat tail designs.
- ✘ Not Suitable for All Game: May be overpowered for smaller game and underpowered for the largest game animals.
- ✘ Availability: Popular caliber and load may experience periodic shortages or limited availability.
About Hornady:
Hornady Manufacturing Company, founded in 1949 by Joyce Hornady, has become a leader in the ammunition and reloading industry. Headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska, Hornady has built its reputation on innovation, precision, and quality. The company's commitment to producing high-performance ammunition for hunters, shooters, and law enforcement professionals has made them one of the most respected names in the business. Hornady is known for its proprietary technologies such as the InterLock bullet design, which keeps the core and jacket locked together during expansion for maximum weight retention and energy transfer. Hornady's manufacturing facilities in Nebraska employ state-of-the-art equipment and rigorous quality control processes to ensure each round meets their exacting standards. The company's dedication to research and development has led to numerous breakthroughs in ammunition technology, including the LEVERevolution and Critical Defense lines. Hornady remains a family-owned business, continuing the legacy of its founder while pushing the boundaries of ballistic science.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- MANUFACTURER:
- Hornady
- PRODUCT TYPE:
- Ammunition
- CONDITION:
- New
- CASING:
- Brass
- UPC:
- 090255380538
- grains:
- 130
- caliber:
- .270 Win