Hammer bullets
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Badbrass
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Hammers are GREAT!!!!
Just a few things to remember with all copper bullets. First DON'T crowd the rifleling, they need a jump. With copper to use the same weight bullet you may need more twist, they're a LOT longer. And always remember to clean out ALL the copper fouling from regular Cup and core bullets, for whatever reason copper bullets don't like other copper fouling.
Now back to Hammer. They are made to penetrate, the 4 pedals that form when they hit the animal will break off to let the stump penetrate. I have never had a well-placed bullet fail to kill cleanly. Also, most chamberings and weight bullets shoot 50 to 150 fps FASTER than other equal loads. Lastly, almost all copper bullets are very accurate but you want to push them FAST. Get a test pack and load some up there that are outstanding.
One more thing, I find that they are always in stock.
Just a few things to remember with all copper bullets. First DON'T crowd the rifleling, they need a jump. With copper to use the same weight bullet you may need more twist, they're a LOT longer. And always remember to clean out ALL the copper fouling from regular Cup and core bullets, for whatever reason copper bullets don't like other copper fouling.
Now back to Hammer. They are made to penetrate, the 4 pedals that form when they hit the animal will break off to let the stump penetrate. I have never had a well-placed bullet fail to kill cleanly. Also, most chamberings and weight bullets shoot 50 to 150 fps FASTER than other equal loads. Lastly, almost all copper bullets are very accurate but you want to push them FAST. Get a test pack and load some up there that are outstanding.
One more thing, I find that they are always in stock.
Thank you Bradbrass. I have experience with Barns bullets in 300 WM. Shot an Oryx last feb in south Texas. Shot just behind the left side ribs, broke right shoulder. Never found the bullet.
I would like to try a 99 gr HH in my 6.5 CM. Hoping for 3,100fps (20” suppressed barrel). Do the Hammers create more internal damage than Barnes? I’m not worried about penetration, rather bullet upset.
What Hammer bullets in what calibers have you used?
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I would like to try a 99 gr HH in my 6.5 CM. Hoping for 3,100fps (20” suppressed barrel). Do the Hammers create more internal damage than Barnes? I’m not worried about penetration, rather bullet upset.
What Hammer bullets in what calibers have you used?
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OutdoorEdventure
New member
For predators get the 80gr for your 6.5 CM 3775 FPS out of my 24” barrel. Devastating on coyotes. Dropped every hog I’ve neck shot.
Badbrass
Member
"What Hammer bullets of what caliber have you used?"
WOW, way too many.
375 hh, 8mm rm, 358, 338x378, 7mm rm, 280 IA, 270, 3006, 7x57 AI, 6.5 Creed, 6mm rem, 243, 22/250, 223/556, 6 arc, 300 BO. And more I just can't think of. Not that we use them in all of them, but the "High Valume" rounds like for P dogs, gophers, and such they're are just too $$$ to go shoot 300 in a day. All shoot better with hammers and faster with ANY powder.
WOW, way too many.
375 hh, 8mm rm, 358, 338x378, 7mm rm, 280 IA, 270, 3006, 7x57 AI, 6.5 Creed, 6mm rem, 243, 22/250, 223/556, 6 arc, 300 BO. And more I just can't think of. Not that we use them in all of them, but the "High Valume" rounds like for P dogs, gophers, and such they're are just too $$$ to go shoot 300 in a day. All shoot better with hammers and faster with ANY powder.
derbyacresbob
Well-known member
My hunting buddy uses Hammer 70 gr 6mm bullets in his 243 Win for shooting coyotes and they are very impressive.
squid20
Member
Do you know what style hammer bullets. Trying to to make sense out of all there variations. They all say big game
Hunter55
Active member
an 80gr bullet for a 6.5, interesting to say the least. How many coyotes have you shot with the Hammer HHT 80gr. ?