Hornady American Whitetail Ammunition 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain Interlock Spire Point 20RD

Hornady American Whitetail ammunition in 30-06 Springfield is purpose-built for hunters who want proven, reliable performance when it counts most. Loaded with 180 grain InterLock spire point bullets, this is the kind of cartridge that has earned its reputation over decades in the field—matched to deer and larger game, and trusted by hunters who understand that opening day only comes once a year. Each box contains 20 rounds ready for your hunting rifle.

The InterLock bullet is the core of what makes American Whitetail ammunition work. Hornady's raised ring inside the jacket embeds itself in the bullet's core, keeping jacket and core locked together during expansion. This design retains mass and energy where it matters, preventing fragmentation and ensuring the controlled, hard-hitting terminal performance that separates a clean harvest from a wounded animal disappearing into the brush. The exposed lead tip initiates expansion reliably across hunting ranges.

Hornady loads American Whitetail to conventional velocities, matching powder to each cartridge for consistent pressure and reliability. That means you get consistent performance in the field, and the loads are safe in modern semi-auto rifles as well as bolt-actions and lever guns. Cases and primers meet Hornady's standard for quality and uniformity, so every round out of the box performs like the one before it.

Key Features

• InterLock spire point bullet with raised ring for core-jacket retention
• 180 grain weight—a proven standard for whitetail and larger game
• Controlled expansion for reliable terminal performance
• Conventional velocity loading compatible with semi-auto and bolt-action rifles
• Quality cases and primers for consistency shot to shot
• 20 rounds per box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What game can I hunt with 180 grain 30-06 American Whitetail?

Hornady American Whitetail 180 grain is rated for medium game between 50 and 300 pounds, as well as large game from 300 to 1500 pounds. That covers whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, and similar-sized game.

Will this ammunition work in my semi-automatic rifle?

Yes. American Whitetail is loaded to conventional velocities and is compatible with both semi-automatic and bolt-action rifles.

What makes the InterLock bullet different?

The InterLock features a raised ring inside the jacket that embeds in the bullet's core, keeping them locked together during expansion. This design retains mass and energy, preventing fragmentation and delivering the controlled expansion needed for ethical, effective hunting.

How many rounds are in a box?

Each box contains 20 rounds.