Curious what anyone experienced with Hornady 129gr Interlock. I see from calculators that it can retain 85% of its muzzle velocity up to 250m, and the expected penetration vs. price point should make it a no brainer. Alas, I can't find substantive field reports anywhere.
For me, that is not something I have or will ever hunt, so varmint bullets have no time in my consideration. Very rare in our world to hunt something smaller than springbok (which is already of no interest to me). But even if I did, the Balistix are priced the same as any imported (read US) varmint bullet we have here.
For interest sake, how prices compare over here:
Ballistix Huntac per bullet: R12 (63 US cents)
Hornady 129gr SP: R9 (48 US cents)
Nosler 129gr Accubond: R25 ($1.30)
1lbs Hodgdon CFE223: R1000 ($53.20)
Stadard Big Mac Meal: R45 ($2.55)
1 US Galon petrol: R22,50 ($4.50)
1kWh of utility electricity: +-R2.75 ($0.15)
JASmith Wrote:stef1274 Edit -- I will, however, concede that using that bullet for mice, rats, and squirrels might get to be a bit pricey - - -
For me, that is not something I have or will ever hunt, so varmint bullets have no time in my consideration. Very rare in our world to hunt something smaller than springbok (which is already of no interest to me). But even if I did, the Balistix are priced the same as any imported (read US) varmint bullet we have here.
For interest sake, how prices compare over here:
Ballistix Huntac per bullet: R12 (63 US cents)
Hornady 129gr SP: R9 (48 US cents)
Nosler 129gr Accubond: R25 ($1.30)
1lbs Hodgdon CFE223: R1000 ($53.20)
Stadard Big Mac Meal: R45 ($2.55)
1 US Galon petrol: R22,50 ($4.50)
1kWh of utility electricity: +-R2.75 ($0.15)