Can't complain about a perfect shot placement (my son did the shooting) but not too much in the way of terminal testing on the "medium". Breaking the left leg bone. Most accurate non-lead bullet I have ever used by far! About the time we think it is the be all end all, we have a rifle that doesn't like it but likes something else. (verified owner) May 18, 2021. But you used load data for the 139gr Hornady Interlock. loaded for ladder looking for pressure and 15 rounds in, I found the mother of all sweet spots. (verified owner) November 29, 2022. Dennis Williams Jr Cant wait! Even a 300 WM shooter was impressed. JavaScript is disabled. That will put a "hurtin" on just about anything. You are using an out of date browser. First 5 rounds with 54.5gr of H4831SC yielded 2850fps with plenty of room to go hotter. I had never tried the Absolute Hammer line of bullets I ordered a box and talked with some fellow Hammer shooters on facebook. Bullet Casting Alloys, Tin & Pure Lead; Bullet Casting Flux; Cast Iron Lead Pots; . First year taking an elk in Wyoming, took a cow at 490 yards hitting behind the right shoulder, hitting the heart and exiting through the ribs. Matt Winkelman Important to me as o have a family of six So far the best load is a medium charge that yields 1/2 MOA @ 3200 fps. This 150g pure copper Power Hammer is replacing the 152g Hammer Hunter. December 20, 2021. Im switching all my hunting rifles to hammers now theyre hard to beat. Every shot hit its mark, and I have never recovered a bullet. Great bullets. If you read on the website for hammer they recommend only experienced handloaders use absolute hammers due to the fact that they dont behave like a normal bullet. One shot. The penetration is incredible while reaching out with authority without the magnum recoil Provide the list of components that you will be sending to Hammer Bullets for your custom load development. Pressure 0 , recoil was very light . It seemed to be a very picky rifle. 3 in a dime at 100 yrds. 5-10 yards. (verified owner) June 10, 2022. The new spreadsheet on Hammer Hunters is posted above! family have been using hammer bullets also and no negative reports! You can get great performance out of the CM and 6.5-06 AI. Bullet performance was great. I ended up taking two does and a nice 9 point white tail with them. 1/2 at 100yards. The proof is in the freezer. Please dont skip steps. The new Absolute Hammer 123's are my new favorite as of May 2021. November 4, 2020. I think the reason for caution with the absolutes is that your likely going to be using faster burning powders than normal and that can definitely be dangerous. DeadBlow Hammers are Hammer Hunters that are designed to retain 40%-50% on impact. (verified owner) March 10, 2020. 29.0 gr -2712fps, stdDev. Gerald DILGARD The hammer hunters easily out shot the others. A hole through both sides of the animal. (verified owner) February 3, 2021. Shooting several 5 shot groups under 1/2 MOA at 100 yards. I first purchased a sample pack and loaded 3 groups of 5 and started at max oal and ended up at 2.900 with 60 grains of H4350. I have Hammered 4 hogs with this bullet from 45 yards to 125 yards. I just ordered some 92 gr Hammer bullets for my 257 WBY. I've yet to load any and shoot them hopefully they are more consistent on shooting than they are on weight. I tried every box of ammo I could get my hands on as well as some hand loads. The regular hammers go much quicker and finding an accuracy load was very simple when compared to the absolutes. If you go to the Hammer Forum there is a ton of info available on loads, how to, etc. They shot phenomenally well out of my MKV Accumark! Load development pushed this bullet to 3550 FPS with Ramshot TAC 24 Krieger Barrel. turned out afterwards with friends range finder shot was at 460 yards . It was about a 75-yard shot, the bullet entered just in front of the right shoulder, and exited just behind the left. The max size allowed is : 4 MB. The barrel is on its last legs but it still might be fun. It is a great killing combo. I didn't like that load is it would explode on impact on deer and hogs with no to little penetration. Auction Information Name: Old Forbes Road Online Auction: Auctioneer: Mishler Auction Service. The lungs were completely collapsed. Way way less meat damage than the old load with 168gr Berger. Have your own review to share? LeverEvolution turns out to be a great powder for the .300 Savage and .308 with this bullet. (verified owner) November 29, 2021. I have used Barnes for 9 years all moose took altleast 3 rounds to drop and sometimes more For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Didnt even crimp them with nosler new brass. 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. (verified owner) February 27, 2022. I get consistent 1/2 groups in the heat of summer or the cool of hunting season. Easiest bullets I have worked up loads for including custom bullets for my custom benchrest rifles. Gerald DILGARD I did not see blood until getting the deer out of the truck, and did not find the entry and exit wounds until I opened her. I get 3 shot groups much smaller than the palm of my hand at 600 yards. Ding! I will continue to use these for as long as they keep selling them. This shot folded him like a soup Sandwich! HH work perfectly. H1000 @ 88g or US869 @ 104g john venters I use standard full length dies that provide good neck tension. I will not buy another bullet other than hammer hunter for my 300 WSM and I can't wait to see how these perform on an Elk this year. Low ES &SD. How does 3600-3700fps from a 20" hunting rifle sound? ballistic tips. Totally destroyed the lungs, full penetration. 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. They cycle perfect. The 6x7 bull stumbled and fell 5 seconds later without a second shot. 44.5 of RL16 prints tiny groups in every gun I have tried it in. The 243 win with the 70HH. The next day I got them in the mail, had them loaded up and two shot strings later I had my load. Just click this button and the coupon will show. Sample size of 1, but this bullets terminal performance out of an 18 300 HAMR was much better than a 110 grain pill from another maker. LilGun powder Excellent performance in 24" barrel 30-06. Will purchase again. The EASIEST load workup ive ever done. My Savage loves it I'm getting 3270 fps from a 22 inch barrel. Looking forward to on game performance. Bullet: 123 grain 0.264 Absolute Hammer Brass: Hornady Powder: H4895 Primer: CCI 250 I used load data from Sierra to start. Fired two for velocity, 3 more for group size and done. Bryan Florkevich African animals are notoriously tough, but they did not stand a chance with theses bullets. There was a warning about only experienced handloaders using absolute hammers. The Hammer Hunter line is our long range or high bc line of bullets. Will be buying many more of these. Very pleased! with the 262g Hammer Hunter at 100yards. I have RL-22, IMR 7828 SSC and H4831SC. It was also very easy to work up a load for and without having to push it to the max I was running 3150 fps with amazing groupings. 3385 fps avg. Varget, cci200 primers Lapua brass, sized with fl die and .289 bushing and crimped into first groove up front with lee die. Was able to get 2466fps with H110. Custom load development for rifles with Hammer Bullets Each round loaded within 1/10th of a grain powder charge Includes data for long range shooting Allows you to get the best performance from your rifle. I haven't shot anything except wood yet, but that showed excellent penetration. Check out photos submitted by Hammer fans and submit yours. Description. The rifles both shoot 1/2 inch with current handloads with almost any 130 (or 140gr) in the 270 and the same in the 280AI for 140 and 150gr Sirrocos and slightly worse (3/4 in) with Nosler Accubonds. (verified owner) November 12, 2022. Steve was great about calling me back to give me a starting point. Gene Phillips Very easy to load. April 4, 2021. Very forgiving for accuracy. 78 degrees Fahrenheit With a regular LRP. All others expanded perfectly and did exceptionally damaged before exiting. Shoot a minimum of ten shots each. mathew.watkins These Shock Hammers WILL shoot! Most were 1.5 or less moa at 100. Also, its my understanding they are great about giving help on the phone too. This spring I started load development for my 25" barreled 280 Ackley Improved. It is leaving the 20 barrel at 3480fps and a 4 shot group was just over .6. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Unlike that B company. Always start low and work up! I have taken deer from 25 yards, to Elk at 700 shooting the 143s in a 28 Nosler and the results have been exceptional, as well as the customer service, dallas hardaway Hand down best moose bullet I have used, Justin Matthews I do know that the next time Im in Kalispell Ill be going into their shop. I'm not one to write reviews but this bullet is the real deal. Learn about what makes Hammer Bullets different and check out the types of bullets we manufacture. in my 6mm GT, equal to my best 88 gr. January 4, 2022. I built a 270 wsm with a 8 twist 24 pac nor barrel. The Shock Hammers are our line of bullets that we designed for normal range hunting, where bc is inconsequential. Played with 8 different recipes from Nosler and Hornaday. Great bullet, dallas hardaway Complete pass through, chest cavity is mush. Run this bullet 3500 fps in my 6.5 twist 22/6mm dropped a nice mule deer at 450 yds! Recently purchased these and worked up a load in my wife's 22" Barrett Fieldcraft for an up coming sheep hunt. The 124 gr bullets are outstanding. We can quickly produce virtually any custom caliber and grain your rifle can support. Both had DRT results. The shot was from about 50 yards. Got me thinking about hunting venison with it now! At this point, I was feeling pretty good about this rifle/bullet combo and would've happily stopped here but I had those shells stuffed with 73gr and was itching to see how they'd shoot. Using RL-15 goes from 2698 to 2789fps. Shooting a 6.5 PRC with H4831SC has been the best load yet! This way I can live vicariously through other's efforts. (verified owner) December 7, 2022. my hunting pal recently shot a 3 round .250 group out of his 308 with these little guys. I'm getting .3 groups with 38 grains of Varget. I run these in a Win 94 30-30 with H-LVR at 2505 fps and a little room to go, very accurate as far as m94's go. Thanks Hammer, you always seem to have what I need, when I need it. Started with 78 grains which shot good with no pressure signs. I have been holding off on writing this review until I saw how it performed on animals. With a slightly larger 2mm hollow point this bullet will have more consistent low vel impact performance. took this combo to Wyoming for a antelope hunt out of Sheridan area ,took one shot at a unknown distance with a little Kentucky windage at a antelope buck , bullet went thru the heart and out back side front leg buck layed down and died. The Shock Hammersare our line of bullets that we designed for normal range hunting, where bc is inconsequential. If the rifle is not liking what is going on we generally switch the powder. I have taken five animal to date with the 124 Grain Hammer Hunters out of my 6.5 PRC at 3300 FPS and the results have been fantastic. This load has a MV of 3405 using H Super Performance and Fed 210M Primers from a W-W case. I havent taken any game yet,still working on load development. A discussion platform for everything Hammer! I'm getting sub M.O.A. Overview and welcome information about loading Hammer Bullets. Bill Belcher, Anniston Alabama. As a resident of CA, were faced with having to shoot non tox bullets. Could not be happier. I don't have a chrony, so all I have is the load data from Nosler. Wow was i surprised. Companies may update components such as powders, internal case capacity, and primers. I will be ordering more, a lot more. I couldnt be more pleased. 2.242 oal October 19, 2022. All the best, I will repost after shooting them. Work is preventing me from testing. Iv shot some 2in groups at 600 yds with it in my 22/284! We would be happy to refund your money. Jim Brost, Arizona 70HH Rocks. The results at long range were incredible. OAL was 2.445 which put the round .025 off the lands in my rifle. Exit wound was dime size with two petal fragments lodged under the hide. (verified owner) May 3, 2022. And the weight fluctuated 1.25 grains at most on the 10 that I weighed. 5 deer and one bear. With the 6.5 Sherman Max, performance on deer at 4000 fps is absolutely incredible! I like to find pressure and back away from it. They shot great and the node is absolutely perfect could not ask for OR recomend a better bullet and i have tried a pile of them. 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). Been shooting the 181s and 166s in my 300 Win Mag and 300 WSM. October 28, 2022, My daughter finally drew blood eith Hammers. We have learned not to try to force a rifle to like what we want. Philippians 4.20 "To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. August 19, 2022. Although maybe a little on the heavy side for a 280AI, these shoot .5" at an easy 2850FPS. Found a load development under half moa. Very easy load development. Here is my load data for my Abolt 25-06 with 26" McGowan barrel: Ive got quite a few for you. We invite discussions about any other products as well. My 20" 6.5 CM has this zipping over 3200 FPS. Accuracy load was at 3487 FPS. The wound channels these bullets produce look like one's you would expect from a much bigger caliber. Apr 30, 2016 1,849 2,083. The shot connected with the upper shoulder and spine dropping her. 44 gr of 6.5 staBall several groups of .250 at 100 yards. Which 7mm . Now its time to try it in my sons new 257 bee and maybe dig out the old Ruger #1 in 25 WSM. Norma's 6.5mm Diamond Line HPBT Bullets are moly coated hollow points designed to extend the lifetime of your barrel. Shoots amazing out of my 22Sendero Light Proof Glacier Ti. One friend gave me a load to try that was 43 gr of IMR4166. My friend really likes the vapor trail you see with almost every shot. Ive been using it for a while now with great luck. Click here to remove banner ads from this forum. Edit to my previous review. Also run it in a 22/284 at 3900 fps. However, I will say loosing a bit of meat is better than chasing animals into the bushes. Mar 21, 2021 #7 M mtmuley Well-known member Joined Jan 11, 2009 Messages Angling away, the bullet shed 3 petals, destroyed the liver, hot the spine, and shattered 7 vertebrae before lodging inside the spine. I started load development how to, etc MKV Accumark 257 WBY best, I found the mother all. 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