I called Hornady and they gave me a .995" OAL for the 135 FTX. While they didn't mention it, I have heard others state that it was designed specifically for the .300 Blackout. I don't know if there's truth to that but if the shape of the bullet keeps it well enough out of the lands it should give ample room for powder. I'll get some next time I order something.
I haven't posted in a while but my dad and I both managed to harvest bucks this last season with the .300 Ham'r I built him. Unfortunately we've had to cancel our hog hunting plans this year but I'm hoping to go do some coyote hunting in the near future. I've got some 125 TNT'S waiting to be loaded for that.
For those who are still keeping up with this thread. I had a chance to shoot my 11.3" barrel with the LabRadar….2272fps average. Considering my 16" barrel is 2450fps, I was very pleased with these results.
Originally Posted by Phil Robertson
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
For those who are still keeping up with this thread. I had a chance to shoot my 11.3" barrel with the LabRadar….2272fps average. Considering my 16" barrel is 2450fps, I was very pleased with these results.
Do I understand, you did a barrel change to the 300 HAM'R in 16"?
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
For those who are still keeping up with this thread. I had a chance to shoot my 11.3" barrel with the LabRadar….2272fps average. Considering my 16" barrel is 2450fps, I was very pleased with these results.
Do I understand, you did a barrel change to the 300 HAM'R in 16"?
Two different rifles, two different barrel lengths.
Originally Posted by Phil Robertson
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
For those who are still keeping up with this thread. I had a chance to shoot my 11.3" barrel with the LabRadar….2272fps average. Considering my 16" barrel is 2450fps, I was very pleased with these results.
Do I understand, you did a barrel change to the 300 HAM'R in 16"?
Two different rifles, two different barrel lengths.
I wasn't sure if you're 16" was a barrel change of a complete upper. I'm considering a barrel change, they just answered my question on the gas block. Thanks.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
Barrel change isn't a big deal....need the correct crows foot wrench, torque wrench, anti-seize, Loctite if you want to bed the barrel and the upper vice (mine is no-mar brand and was pretty cheap).
So I have a little hamr and a big hamr...the pigs/deer haven't cooperated but for handiness, weight and size the 11.3 is fast becoming my favorite rifle.
Originally Posted by Phil Robertson
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
Barrel change isn't a big deal....need the correct crows foot wrench, torque wrench, anti-seize, Loctite if you want to bed the barrel and the upper vice (mine is no-mar brand and was pretty cheap).
So I have a little hamr and a big hamr...the pigs/deer haven't cooperated but for handiness, weight and size the 11.3 is fast becoming my favorite rifle.
You getting good accuracy out of the 16" barrel?
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
For those who are still keeping up with this thread. I had a chance to shoot my 11.3" barrel with the LabRadar….2272fps average. Considering my 16" barrel is 2450fps, I was very pleased with these results.
As someone with the 11.3" barrel, I'm VERY interested in velocity loss (and overall measurements) out of the short barrel. Which cartridge load was this?
I can't wait to see a cartridge developed and released specifically for the 11.3" barrel. And I would love to see it optimized for as much velocity as possible.
For those who are still keeping up with this thread. I had a chance to shoot my 11.3" barrel with the LabRadar….2272fps average. Considering my 16" barrel is 2450fps, I was very pleased with these results.
As someone with the 11.3" barrel, I'm VERY interested in velocity loss (and overall measurements) out of the short barrel. Which cartridge load was this?
I can't wait to see a cartridge developed and released specifically for the 11.3" barrel. And I would love to see it optimized for as much velocity as possible.
Sorry, should've included that in the original post. 28.2 CFEBLK and 130 flat nosed HotCor...one of Bill's favorite. I've tried to tweak it a bit but up to this point I've not found anything better...I'm not done tinkering but I'm getting close to calling it good.
Originally Posted by Phil Robertson
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
Barrel change isn't a big deal....need the correct crows foot wrench, torque wrench, anti-seize, Loctite if you want to bed the barrel and the upper vice (mine is no-mar brand and was pretty cheap).
So I have a little hamr and a big hamr...the pigs/deer haven't cooperated but for handiness, weight and size the 11.3 is fast becoming my favorite rifle.
You getting good accuracy out of the 16" barrel?
The more I think about it, I’ll sell you my 16” barrel and let you shoot it first to decide if you want it. I will then pull my barrel and let you use my stuff to install it on your upper. It’s the LE contour, I’ll take $185. It’s got less than 150 rounds on it. Let me know if that interests ya.
Originally Posted by Phil Robertson
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
Barrel change isn't a big deal....need the correct crows foot wrench, torque wrench, anti-seize, Loctite if you want to bed the barrel and the upper vice (mine is no-mar brand and was pretty cheap).
So I have a little hamr and a big hamr...the pigs/deer haven't cooperated but for handiness, weight and size the 11.3 is fast becoming my favorite rifle.
You getting good accuracy out of the 16" barrel?
The more I think about it, I’ll sell you my 16” barrel and let you shoot it first to decide if you want it. I will then pull my barrel and let you use my stuff to install it on your upper. It’s the LE contour, I’ll take $185. It’s got less than 150 rounds on it. Let me know if that interests ya.
PM inbound. Thanks.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
Theres been a lot of discussion of the heavier class of bullets for medium size game+.. but I'm curious if anyone has been using there Ham'rs for hunting coyotes etc.? Especially which rounds you chose and why
Im sure you're right.. the round was designed for medium size game such as hogs/deer it's easy to see what'll happen to smaller game. I've just heard of alot of guys using 308's for their coyote hunting and since the Hamr is similar to the 308 its only obvious to make that leap but since I dont sell the pelts that doesnt matter much for me. For now, around my part of of NC coyotes are more of a nuisance than hogs so I figured it'd be nice to have one gun for both
Theres been a lot of discussion of the heavier class of bullets for medium size game+.. but I'm curious if anyone has been using there Ham'rs for hunting coyotes etc.? Especially which rounds you chose and why
Are you just wanting to kill coyotes or hunt them for the pelts?
If you just want to kill them the Hornady 110gr SP, Speer 125gr TNT or Speer 130gr HP are all excellent choices. If your after minimal pelt damage the Speer 150gr HAM'R BONDED should work well.
The only similarity it has to a 308 is the shoot the same diameter bullet.
I’d say if you got some 110 Vmax or 125 TNT’s its would be a great varmint round.
The Hamr is practically a 308 short. No it doesnt reach the same velocities or shot as heavy a bullet but its closer than most realize. Both seem like good rounds to choose from.. the 125's being a higher bc may squeeze some extra range out of it.