Hornady 30cal on PG

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Looking for thoughts and those who have used Hornady 180gr SST and/or Interbonds on plains game in Africa. I have both and am looking for a designated PG round for my 300 H&H. Kudu will be the largest of the PG on this upcoming hunt. Anything larger the 375 will take with 300gr TBBC’s
Thank for your insight…
 
I have found the SST to be softer than just the standard SP and of course the interbond. I limit the SST to Texas whitetail personally.

I have used a 180 grain Hornady SP out of a 06’ to take a Hartmanns zebra Stallion. 175 yards give or take - Shoulder shot dropped him dead.

I would not hesitate to use that combo again on plainsgame. Moderate velocity is key and I think a 300h&h would be fine.

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The Interbond were a great bullets but were discontinued. I wish I had bought more when they were available. Here is a picture of a 154 grain Interbond out of a 7mm magnum on a large bodied mule deer.
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Ditto on what @DG870 said. I used the 165 grain on 400lb - 500lb cow elk from a .30-06 w/o issue.

All I can figure is Hornady decided to get out of the bonded bullet business, that is until the DGX made an appearance, and they then backpedaled and made it bonded.

I still hoard a small pile of those 165's...
 
I had the opportunity to reload SST 180 gr in Africa for my .300 Winchester magnum. It was the only bullet available on the farm and I used Somchem 385 powder. I shot several wildebeests and a kudu. They worked well, even pretty far, but even at distance, this bullet is really fragile like the Nosler Ballistic-Tip I also used later.
I recovered one SST in a black wildebeest shot at 400+ yards and the lead core was out of the jacket.
If I have the choice, I would prefer the Interbond over the SST.
 
Back in 2010 I used a 150 gr Interbond out of a 30-06 for my Dall sheep at around 100 yards. I shot it quartering away, hitting everything vital and stopping on the far shoulder. It expanded beautifully, and retained something like 80% weight as I recalled. As you can guess that sheep went nowhere. I'd compare them to the Nosler Accubond. The 180 with 300 H&H velocity would be deadly. If you have them, use them with confidence IMO
 
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I believe the Interbond has been replaced to a certain degree by the Hornady ELD-X line. I have used SST's extensively here in the states for whitetails and they are deadly. I would however have concern using them on PG. I have used the Federal Trophy Bonded Tipped (old Bear Claw design) as a bonded bullet, exceptionally accurate and weight retention when recovered is ~80%. Picture attached I think they are the best of both worlds. Also, the Barnes TSX and TTSX line has had wonderful results.

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