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Re: WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM'R [Re: dlrz71] #7735880 02/02/20 10:43 PM
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Bill, can you talk about the possibility of bolt action guns chambered in 300 Ham'r, when & who? Thanks Daniel




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Has anyone used Hornady 135 grain FTX's?


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Originally Posted by ShadowFast1
Has anyone used Hornady 135 grain FTX's?


I haven't tried it, but looks like it might be a decent option. Will try to get some in and play with them.

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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.


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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.


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Re: WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM'R [Re: Judd] #7737356 02/04/20 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Judd
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"?


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Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
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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.


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Re: WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM'R [Re: Judd] #7737438 02/04/20 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Judd
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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.


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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.


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Re: WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM'R [Re: Judd] #7737491 02/04/20 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Judd
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?


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Yes, it's pretty consistent a 1" gun.


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Originally Posted by Judd
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.

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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.


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Re: WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM'R [Re: dlrz71] #7739031 02/06/20 01:11 PM
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The technical cartridge/chamber spec were posted on the SAAMI web site yesterday

Re: WILSON COMBAT 300 HAM'R [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #7739841 02/07/20 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
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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.


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Originally Posted by Judd
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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.


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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

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so far, none of the 300 ham'r rounds are good for a coyote, especially if you sell the pelts. Too much damage to the pelts.

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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

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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.


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Originally Posted by MrRooster
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.

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Buddies son shot this sow last night using my 300 Hamr. 70yds through front shoulder and exited behind opposite. Dropped her. 130 HotCor

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Originally Posted by eneat1119
Buddies son shot this sow last night using my 300 Hamr. 70yds through front shoulder and exited behind opposite. Dropped her. 130 HotCor


Great to get the kids hunting

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300 HAM'R strikes again at the YO Ranch

165yd shot resting over my guides shoulder, new Speer 135gr HAM'R BONDED, DRT

PERFECT bullet performance, broadside shoulder shot fully expanded bullet was just under the skin of the off shoulder.

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Originally Posted by Judd
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.

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