Are Hornady SST bullets good for deer hunting?

Flat shooting and deadly accurate, it’s an ideal bullet for whitetails, as well as most North American game animals from antelope to moose and similar-sized African plains game. The SST® creates a devastatingly large wound channel.

Are Hornady SST bullets good for elk hunting?

That being said the 154 gr sst is all I shoot out my tikka for elk. I have no complaints about this round on elk. I’ve shot the sst’s along with my brother and no issues whatsoever. As Ross and Jon said, shoot what shoots best—-both will work.

Are Hornady SST bullets good for moose?

I LIKE THE SST’S VERY MUCH TOO THEY ARE VERY ACCURATE BUT THERE IS NO BULLET THAT IS GOOD FOR EVERYTHING. The 130 SST in the 270 win is all I use these days. I have shot both elk and moose (and many, many deer) with this combination, and as suggested, shot placement is important.

What is the best Hornady hunting bullet?

Hornady ELD-X Engineered to be the best all-around extended-distance hunting bullet available, the ELD-X arguably achieves its goal. It’s a boattailed, high-BC projectile featuring the company’s proprietary Heat Shield tip, which resists BC-degrading erosion at extreme velocities.

What is the best bullet for whitetail deer?

Remington Core-Lokt It’s not aerodynamic, and it doesn’t sport a composite tip and boat tail, but Remington’s classic Core-Lokt is one of the best deer bullets to ever come down the pike. Out to the moderate ranges whitetail deer are typically shot at, it’s all you’ll ever need.

What fps to run 165 Hornady SST in high shoulder?

Thinking of running some 165 .308 Hornady SST interlock into the high shoulder @ 2780 fps. Anyone doing this with good results? Last edited by 308ld; 09/16/16 . The 165 SSTs I’ve loaded were launched at about 2740 fps.

What kind of barrel does a Hornady SST have?

The rifle is a Howa with a 22inch fluted barrel ina Boyd’s classic laminated stock. Re: Anyone using .308 165 GR Hornady SST????

What is the difference between Hornady SST and Nosler Custom?

Nosler Custom comps have much less variance. for the price i expected greater consistency… You’re comparing a match to a hunting bullet there though. The SST are more about damage on target than hair splitting accuracy don’t forget. Re: Anyone using .308 165 GR Hornady SST????

What is the velocity of a Hornady 139 gr SST?

I’ve shot three mule deer with Hornady 139 gr SST’s out of my 7mm Rem mag. Velocity was 3150 FPS. The first one at 150 yards through the left shoulder. Very little penetration but enough damage to kill.