The Hornady InterLock 3232 is a 150 grain soft point bullet in 8mm caliber with a .323 inch diameter, engineered for controlled expansion and deep penetration on medium to large game animals. This reloading component features Hornady's proven InterLock ring technology to retain mass and energy through the target for hunters and handloaders building reliable hunting ammunition for 8mm Mauser and similar cartridges.
Key Features
- Caliber: 8mm
- Bullet diameter: .323 inch
- Bullet weight: 150 grains
- Bullet type: Soft point spire point
- Jacket material: Copper
- Core material: Lead, one piece construction
- Tip material: Exposed lead
- Cannelure: Yes
- Ballistic coefficient: .290 (G1)
- Sectional density: .205
- Quantity: 100 bullets per box, 15 boxes per case
- Manufacturer part number: 3232
- UPC: 090255232325
Special Features
- InterLock ring is embedded in the bullet core to lock the jacket and core together during expansion for maximum weight retention
- Tapered jacket design provides precise thickness control for reliable expansion across a wide range of impact velocities
- One piece core construction prevents core separation for deep penetration and consistent wound channels
- Inner grooves strategically weaken the upper jacket section to ensure controlled expansion even at extended ranges
- Cannelure allows accurate crimping and works with the InterLock ring to maintain jacket and core integrity
- Secant ogive profile creates a ballistically efficient shape for flatter trajectories and improved accuracy
Practical Benefits
- InterLock ring technology delivers dependable mushroom expansion and high weight retention for clean kills on medium and large game
- 150 grain weight provides a balance of velocity and momentum suitable for deer, elk, and similar sized animals
- .323 inch diameter fits 8mm Mauser, 8x57mm JS, and other 8mm hunting cartridges popular worldwide
- Tapered jacket performs consistently whether handloaded to moderate or maximum velocities
- Exposed lead tip initiates expansion reliably on impact for quick, humane kills
- Cannelure ensures consistent overall cartridge length and secure bullet seating for handloaders
- Ballistic coefficient of .290 supports flat shooting trajectories suitable for hunting at typical field ranges
- 100 count box and 15 box case quantities provide economical options for serious handloaders
The Hornady 3232 InterLock 150 grain soft point in 8mm .323 is a dependable option for hunters handloading 8mm Mauser and similar cartridges for big game.
| MANUFACTURER | HORNADY |
| BULLET CALIBER | 8MM |