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Hammer Bullets
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11/16/20 01:05 AM
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Anyone using Hammer Bullets ?
I’ve been reading about Hammer Bullets. Essentially copper hollow points. They seem to have a good reputation and are gathering a following...…. I’ve read that they are faster by weight compared to lead cores, and need a little more space in the case due to bullet length. I am thinking about trying out the 140gr Hammer and using H380 or H4350.
Rifle: 7X57 Mauser Barrel: 24” Shilen Twist: 1:9 Brass: Norma Primer: CCI BR-2 H4350 Start: 43.5gr Vel: 2500 | Max: 47.0gr Vel: 2707
Thoughts ??
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Re: Hammer Bullets
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11/16/20 03:54 AM
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I’m running the .284 Hammer Hunter 131. I found it accurate and easy to find a recipe for. I’m pushing her 3475 fps in a 7mm WBY without pressure signs. Only punched paper so far....no complaints here.
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Re: Hammer Bullets
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11/16/20 04:26 PM
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"I’m pushing her 3475 fps in a 7mm WBY without pressure signs" - Wow .. Very Nice..!! Did you change powder or keep with what you had.... ?
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Re: Hammer Bullets
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11/17/20 01:57 PM
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Have VERY good accuracy on my 6.5 Creed using their 124 & 117 Hammers. Haven't killed anything with them yet
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11/17/20 07:57 PM
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I shoot the 177 hammer hunters in a 28 nosler. Easiest bullet i have developed a load for.
Took a cull at 354 yards. Traveled 10 yards.
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Re: Hammer Bullets
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11/18/20 02:27 AM
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I just ordered some 140gr for my Mauser. How did you do your load development ? I have looked up the bullet weight equivalent in Barnes and of course looked up references in the usual places like Hodgdon. What was your experience with load workup ?
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Re: Hammer Bullets
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11/18/20 04:06 AM
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I used published data for similar design and weight bullets (i.e. Barnes) as a baseline. I loaded rounds in 1/2 grain increments starting at a min load all the way through “max plus”. I chrono’ed each and looked for pressure signs...stopped when I reached my comfort level...
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11/18/20 12:50 PM
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Hammer suggests using Nosler load data
like scdogman says, EZ work up, like none for me.
hammerbullets.com
they have a forum too
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Re: Hammer Bullets
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11/19/20 02:56 AM
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thank you both for the info... I am really starting to look forward to this...
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