Hornady 9.3mm 286gr Interlock SP-RP

[Aussie_Hunter]

I'm in the process of purchasing a 9.3X62 rifle so I started looking a reloading components. There is not a whole lot available in Australia right now especially with Woodleigh still being out of production, does anyone have experience with the Hornady 286gr Interlock SP-RP projectiles on game? I am able to get some Woodleighs but I think I will have to resort to some other projectiles as well until Woodleigh is back up and running, I am able to get my hands on a decent qty of these Hornady projectiles. I hunt with Hornady DGX and SST's in other calibres but never hunted with these interlock SP-RP projectiles so any input is appreciated, thanks.

https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/9-3mm-366-286-gr-interlock-sp-rp#!/

 

[zephyr]

What will you be using it for
Shot a large Bull Elk with a Hornady 250gr RN out of a 338 win Bull ran about 100yards no exit hole but turned everything inside into a pink froth
With all of the great premium bullets out there it would not be my first choice for heavy game ...BUT.... with limited availability these days we have to take what we can get ... When you think about the evolution of bullets over our life time 30 years ago we shot the same animal with a lot less bullet
If your chasing Buff in your area I would look at CEB bullets they are in stock and are wicked

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

What will you be using it for

Pigs, brumbies, scrub bulls, buffalo

 

[SWARA]

Hi Aussie
Last time I looked QGS has some Swift A Frames in stock.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Hi Aussie
Last time I looked QGS has some Swift A Frames in stock.

So they do! 300 grainers will be good for buffalo

 

[TroyF]

For 300-400 pound animals think they will be fine, probably will be the ones I use after my 9.3 is finished. For your heavier built animals I'd like a heavier constructed bullet, same if I was going to hunt elk,moose,big bear.

 

[John Wasmuth]

I’ve used them on everything from pigs to bison. All one shot stops. Never had an animal keep going after a good hit. For buffalo and the like I’d stay with A frames.

 

[SWARA]

I forgot to.mention if your looking for mono metal in the 9.3mm
Give Cameron from Atomic 29 a call he has projectiles in 9.3 and I picked up a bunch from him those would work ok on buff. Meplat firearm services has Cutting Edge for the 9.3 I think those will all work well in your 9.3 and might be worth looking at.
Of course the swift Aframes in 300 gr are a great one for buff and what I have used in my. 416 for years.
I think you have some choices there that you can test. Cameron has seconds that you can get from him with there weights varying a little that you can use for practice.
I'm waiting for a delivery from him for .458 450gr and 375 in 300gr he also threw in some 9.3 seconds to try.
Nice guy to deal with as well.
Best of luck

 

[John Wasmuth]

Recovered from a bison cow. Hornady 286 gr Interlock bullet. Mv 2550 shot at 26 yards. Three inches behind left ear, through the muscle, rocker vertebrae and imbedded in base of skull.

 

[Joker12]

They are good bullets and perform very well if you put them in the right place. Not premium but very good. I like them and use them.

 

[John Wasmuth]

I use them, and PPU 285’s and have no complaints on either one.

 

[shark_za]

At 9.3 velocities they seem to work well.
If I was shooting a Buffalo I would load something a bit harder but for 99% of hunting it will do fine.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Thanks everyone for the feedback

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I'm in the process of purchasing a 9.3X62 rifle so I started looking a reloading components. There is not a whole lot available in Australia right now especially with Woodleigh still being out of production, does anyone have experience with the Hornady 286gr Interlock SP-RP projectiles on game? I am able to get some Woodleighs but I think I will have to resort to some other projectiles as well until Woodleigh is back up and running, I am able to get my hands on a decent qty of these Hornady projectiles. I hunt with Hornady DGX and SST's in other calibres but never hunted with these interlock SP-RP projectiles so any input is appreciated, thanks.

https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/9-3mm-366-286-gr-interlock-sp-rp#!/

@Aussie_Hunter
No experience in the 9.3x62 but in the 35 Whelen the 250gr Hornady round nose packs a big heap of hurt on oryx and leaves golf ball size hole out the other side and the 250gr spire point makes short work on the pigs I have shot

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Pigs, brumbies, scrub bulls, buffalo

@Aussie_Hunter
Fine for pigs and brumby. Should be fine for scrubbers but I would choose Woodleigh 286 or 320 for buff.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

@Aussie_Hunter
Fine for pigs and brumby. Should be fine for scrubbers but I would choose Woodleigh 286 or 320 for buff.

Probably wont end up using it on buff but found some 300gr A-frames just in case I do