I'm impressed and won't be switching any time soon. There were 4 exit holes and minimal meat damage. After an 8 shot ladder test looking for pressure I picked a load and shot a .27" 3 shot group at 100 then a 2.5" 3 shot group at 607 yards. Tried a large variety of bullets in my 30 nosler. Switched to the 143 grain Hammer's last year for my 280AI. Using a Browning A-bolt II, I'm getting good velocity and accuracy with this bullet using H4895, Reloader 15, and, because those powders have been hard to find, Hornady LeverEvolution. I think as long as you are good at reading pressure signs your good to go. I did not recover the bullet, but performance was exceptional. As a bonus, it shoots to the same POI as the 200 gr Interlocks, so I can practice with the cheap stuff and use the Hammers when it counts. Also run it in a 22/284 at 3900 fps. They're a lot longer than standard lead bullets. George L Taylor November 25, 2021. One at a stones throw and the other at 330 yards. As for load work upthere was none! The exit hole on both does was about the size of a quarter and I would consider both shots to be no loss of meat. My favorite hornet bullet bar none! We require this for our records so we know exactly what you are sending us. 300 PRC: 199 gr Hammer Hunter Bullet exited right shoulder. Settled on 42.3 gr of RL-16. In a lot of rifles its hard to get .020" off the lands and still fit in the magazine. The only downside was that I needed a bushing die to get proper neck tension, as the design of these bullets required more tension than what I had been using previously. These bullets are money well spent. I agree with the last paragraph above. Only two of the deer were spine shot, others were thru the lungs, and they just collapsed. Hammer Bullets Load Data. Can't wait to further test these little meanies!!! This is my load data. The lungs were completely collapsed. Give them a try. I decided to try this bullet out after some positive anecdotes online. So I don't have to worry about impact velocity being a limiting factor nor the bullet doing it's job. In summary, these are my findings and all I can say is with this Hammer bullet, I have total confidence in my cold bore shot on live game. I prefer to use monolithic bullets as they seem to leave less meat damage and I have never lost a hit animal yet with a mono. So far I've shot a big black bear and a mature cow elk. Really thinking hard about selling my 300 win buying an 06 and shooting the 166 absolutes as an all around kill everything inside 500 yard gun. This bullet works wonders in a 22 Hornet or K Hornettry moderate to faster powders like H110/W296, 2400, or even Enforcer, and you can achieve velocities between 3350fps and 3500fps safely! I'd look at the Absolute Hammer spreadsheet data for the 140's, there's a fair number of entries there, or look at the Hammer Hunter spreadsheet data for the 131's as a starting point, start low and work up. ballistic tips. I'm pushing them over 3000 without pressure and getting half inch groups. I don't think its significant out to 500, but if you plan to push the outer edges of effective range (hammers are designed to perform down to 1800 fps) then it is certainly something to consider. December 7, 2021. I tested the 143's to 530 yards and they shot unbelievably well. Lost some cube steak there. The additional fps gain with the absolute probably wont make much difference in my case but was fascinating. arreed28 Its my favorite hammer because brian and steve was nice enough to let me run it through a few of my 22 cal hotrods before it went on the site! I'm a hammer bullet fan for life. Very Poor. Monday at 12:18 PM #23 Guy Miner Master Loader Apr 6, 2006 16,896 2,361 xphunter said: Great bullet! This way I can live vicariously through other's efforts. A continuous up and down curve, Hammer Bullets and Trophy Game Safaris have teamed up to offer 10% discount on safaris for customers hunting with Hammer Our original line of bullets. Enter Steve Davis of Hammer bullets. That will put a "hurtin" on just about anything. Hoping I can tighten up the groups when I load a little closer to the lands. Have used the120 Hammer Hunter in CA Arms Ridge line to take the last six deer I've killed. Shilien barrel 9 twist 25 1/4 in. Very forgiving for accuracy. With the 6.5 Sherman Max, performance on deer at 4000 fps is absolutely incredible! These bullets run GREAT in my Sherman 338 (based on 270 case). Ogive 2.238 I built a 270 wsm with a 8 twist 24 pac nor barrel. It was a 1/4 moa group. FIRST FIVE SHOTS WENT IN A HOLE. While loads are compressed using H4895 and Reloader 15, LE is denser, more packable. @ingwe asked me if I would start a thread detailing how we do load development, so here goes. David Cromwell Gene Phillips I will repost after shooting them. This was the original line of bullets. 44 gr 6.5 StaBall hole just gets a little bigger . Gerald DILGARD My friend really likes the vapor trail you see with almost every shot. This load has a MV of 3405 using H Super Performance and Fed 210M Primers from a W-W case. Always start low and work up! Anyone know where data might be? (verified owner) June 21, 2022. Anyone using this coupon that is not a veteran, is a turd. Bullet Type: AF FN (Swift) Diameter: 0.308" Powder: IMR 4198 (Improved Military Rifle) Primer: CCI 450 Mag Case: Wilson Combat. Looking forward to testing more loads. turned out afterwards with friends range finder shot was at 460 yards . Just shortened it to 3.275 coal. So 9 rounds and load development is done! Accurate +600 yards. Thankyou for a great product. 2.242 oal Tried this bullet in my 7 STW and all I can say is wow. I have not had any luck with load development that works in either rifle. Hammer bullets have really impressed me for target shooting and hunting ,son and i will be using these Hammer 103 gr 25 caliber bullets in our our Ruger #1 custom 257 Weatherbys this 2022 for a nicer buck up at the border in Northern Minnesota in November, matter fact just ordered some 22 caliber 70 grain bullets for my 10 year old grandson`s 2022 deer season this year because he is small and skinny he will be using a little AR-15 223/556 with those Hammer bullet also. Now running ladder in my 30-06, found a node at 3208 that is awesome in my 22 inch sako. September 19, 2022. Thread starter archerynut21; Start date Mar 25, 2021; Mar 25, 2021 #1 . She tipped like she was hit by a truck and took 8 steps before taking a dirt nap. Colorado Pronghorn 364 yards, California Black Bear 100 yards, California Blacktail 74 yards, Montana Pronghorn 605 Yards, and California Blacktail 660 yards as well as several Coyotes. Yet to have one run off. When I say new, I mean I've reloaded less than 40 rounds. There is no hype on this website, they perform as advertised. Took it on and Aoudad hunt along the Texas/Mexico border in December 2021. Very accurate bullets, and easy to load for (as long as you follow the recommendations for a powder on the faster end for your cartridge). I think we can do exacy like the Absolute Hammer post, just on the Hammer Hunter (this) post. This bullet in my rifle runs right at 2700 fps and routinely produces a sub-0.5 MOA groups. I contacted the folks at Hammer for a bullet recommendation for my Wife's rifle. Im very happy with my results on coyotes. .02" @ 100 yds. You are using an out of date browser. Theres quite a bit of reloading info already out there as far as charge weight. Accuracy load was at 3487 FPS. I will never achieve that . Id love to attach pictures. October 19, 2022. They fall more in line with conventional loading data and are very forgiving. I run this little dude 4100-4300fps in 14 twist 22/250s and 220 swifts out to 375 yds kills deer like lighting! You are using an out of date browser. Load development has been very easy and my early load testing using virgin Lapua brass has not produced groups any larger than 3/4 MOA regardless of charge weight. Worked up a load for the 117HH in my 270 Win for this years western mule deer hunt. john venters Varget, cci200 primers Lapua brass, sized with fl die and .289 bushing and crimped into first groove up front with lee die. Very pleased with Hammer. Most one shot drops when I did my job. My temporary load for the moment gives me 1/3 MOA and I look forward to fine tuning accuracy and ES now I have fire formed my cases. I would recommend. If your only shooting out to 400 yds than the BC isnt a huge concern. The groups started opening up about 3250 fps. Hammers are super easy to work up a load for usually about 10 rounds and your done, not to mention 1/4 moa accuracy I get with them. They seemed to shoot ok from an off-hand position at 25 yards, so I loaded up the rest for my class. gain in my rifle. Thank you, Marvin Forbes (Central Valley Guns) Load development was easy, and the b.c given is spot on with my setup. I cant say enough good things about Steve Davis and these bullets. It took me 15 rounds total to arrive at what will be my go-to load for the 338 LM. I loaded it @ 4000fps in my 220 Swift ,1-14 twist Remington , my first 5 shot group at 100 yards were one small hole less than dime size , I have shot a couple beavers and one coyote with complete pass throughs for such a small bullet it is very impressive, I will be buying more, If you can shoot and your rifle is capable load development etc most accurate bullet I've ever loaded bug hole groups 50 plus yrs loading experience, MATTHEW DICKEY I shoot these in my ruger m77 mark ii 25-06 at 3660 fps and they shoot phenomenal on paper and on game. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And the weight fluctuated 1.25 grains at most on the 10 that I weighed. The Black Bear dropped in his tracks! I would not hesitate to shoot a bull elk with this load. Norma's 6.5mm Diamond Line HPBT Bullets are moly coated hollow points designed to extend the lifetime of your barrel. dmhittconstruction My load ladder spanning 4 grains went into just over an inch and my final load with a little Lee Factory Crimp shooting consistently into 3/4' out of a thin barrel Kimber 30-06. They also had a wider wound channel when compared to Nosler AB. I have tested the bullet to 1500yards and its hitting a 18x18 steel target. mathew.watkins I can't speak well enough about Steve and Brian. 6.5mm (0.264") bullet diameter. These bullets all have 1.5mm hollow point and are typically 60%-70% weight retention. DRT. Mule kick and ran 30ft stumbling the whole way. With this new sponsorship, the 7mm 184gr F-Open Hybrid Target Bullet was created. My 20" 6.5 CM has this zipping over 3200 FPS. Very easy to load for like any Hammer bullet I have used, just seat them .010 off lands start low and work up on powder charge and you will have it. 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