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HORNADY 2740 270 CAL .277 150 GR SP INTERLOCK 100 CT.
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SKU: 2740-090255227406
Overview
Designed for hunters loading .270 caliber .277 bullets in a 150 grain soft point profile, this 100-count box fits traditional hunting applications where controlled expansion is the goal. The exposed lead tip is intended to promote expansion on impact, while the InterLock design is described as helping keep the core and jacket together during expansion. Hornady also notes a secant ogive profile on most bullets in the line, a shape developed for efficient ballistic performance. Load data should be verified in a reloading manual or with the powder manufacturer before use.
Why Hunters Choose the Hornady
Exposed Lead
Tip design for controlled expansion
Interlock Design
Helps keep core and jacket
Traditional Bullet
Line suited to hunting applications
Secant Ogive
Profile included on most bullets
100-count Box
Practical reloading supply
Key Features
- Traditional bullet line with exposed lead tips
- Designed for controlled expansion
- Built for hard-hitting terminal performance
- Features secant ogive design on most bullets
- Includes InterLock design to help keep core and jacket locked together during expansion
- Pack contains 100 bullets
Best Used For
- Hunters loading .270 caliber rifles for controlled-expansion big game applications
- Reloaders seeking traditional soft-point bullets with exposed lead tips
- Users who want bullets designed around Hornady's InterLock core-and-jacket design
- Experienced handloaders consulting manuals for safe, verified load development
- Hunters prioritizing hard-hitting terminal performance in a 100-count box
Specifications
| Bullet Quantity | 100 ct. |
|---|---|
| Bullet Type | SP InterLock |
| Bullet Weight | 150 gr |
| Caliber | .277 |
| Controlled Expansion | Yes |
| Exposed Lead Tip | Yes |
| Inter Lock Design | Yes |
| Load Data Guidance | Check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturer's website for load data |
| Model Number | 2740 |
| Secant Ogive Design | Yes |
Pros
- Exposed lead tip design for controlled expansion
- InterLock design helps keep core and jacket locked together
- Traditional bullet line suited to hunting applications
- Secant ogive profile included on most bullets in the line
- 100-count box provides a practical reloading supply
- Product information advises checking reloading manuals for load data
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a traditional soft-point bullet with an exposed lead tip, so it is designed around controlled expansion rather than a protected-tip profile.
- Load data is not included here; the product notes direct users to consult a reloading manual or powder manufacturer resources before use.
- The description says "most" bullets in the line feature the secant ogive and InterLock design, so those details should be verified against this specific item before assuming them.
- As with any reloading component, the final result depends on the chosen load and rifle setup, so this is not a one-spec-fits-all option.
Suggested Comparisons
- Reloading bullets
- Hunting bullet projectiles
- Centerfire rifle ammunition components
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading manual
- Powder manufacturer load data
- Bullet comparator
- Storage box
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber and bullet weight is this Hornady bullet?
It is listed as .270 caliber (.277) and 150 grain.
What type of bullet is this?
The product is described as a traditional bullet with an exposed lead tip for controlled expansion.
Does this bullet use Hornady’s InterLock design?
Yes. The description says most feature Hornady’s exclusive InterLock design, which uses a raised ring inside the jacket to help keep the core and jacket locked together during expansion.
How many bullets are included in the box?
The product title lists 100 count.
Where can I find load data for this bullet?
The description says to check your reloading manual or go to a powder manufacturer’s website for load data.