Hornady American Whitetail Ammunition 30-06 Springfield 150 Grain Interlock Spire Point 20RD

Hornady American Whitetail ammunition in 30-06 Springfield brings decades of proven deer hunting performance to the field. This centerfire rifle round pairs 150-grain InterLock bullets with quality components engineered for reliable expansion and energy retention on medium to large game. Whether you're sighting in for opening day or fine-tuning your load for a specific rifle, American Whitetail delivers the consistency and terminal performance that have made it a go-to choice for hunters who refuse to compromise when the moment arrives.

The heart of this round is Hornady's InterLock bullet design—a raised ring inside the jacket that's embedded in the bullet's core, keeping jacket and core locked together through expansion. This means the bullet expands reliably to deliver energy transfer to the target while retaining mass for penetration. The exposed lead tip promotes controlled expansion without fragmentation, making it effective on whitetail-sized game and larger.

Hornady loads American Whitetail to conventional velocities optimized for accuracy and pressure consistency. The ammunition uses quality brass cases and primers matched for reliability across modern hunting rifles, including semi-automatic platforms. Each cartridge is loaded for consistency, so your point of aim and point of impact stay true through your shooting session—critical when the season is short and your opportunities are few.

Key Features

• InterLock bullet design with raised ring that locks core and jacket together for reliable expansion and mass retention
• Exposed lead tip for controlled expansion and hard-hitting terminal performance
• Loaded to conventional velocities for accuracy and reliability across hunting rifles
• Quality brass cases and primers for shot-to-shot consistency in the field
• Suitable for medium game (50–300 lbs) and large game (300–1,500 lbs)

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is Hornady American Whitetail 30-06 designed for?

American Whitetail 150-grain is engineered for medium game in the 50–300 lb range and larger game from 300–1,500 lbs. The 150-grain weight and InterLock construction make it particularly effective for whitetail and similar-sized deer, as well as elk and other large game within that upper range.

Will this ammunition work in semi-automatic 30-06 rifles?

Yes. Hornady American Whitetail is loaded to conventional velocities and matched powder charges to ensure reliable feeding and pressure in both bolt-action and semi-automatic 30-06 rifles.

What makes InterLock bullets different?

InterLock bullets feature an exclusive ring inside the jacket that's embedded in the core, locking them together during expansion. This prevents the jacket and core from separating, preserving bullet mass and energy transfer for deeper, more reliable penetration and a larger wound channel.

How many rounds are in a box?

American Whitetail comes in a 20-round box.