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169 Hammer vs 180 VLD vs 195 EOL. Proven 7mm Loads.
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<blockquote data-quote="lhp63190" data-source="post: 2258010" data-attributes="member: 96319"><p>I just posted some info from my recent trip to South Africa regarding hammers/bergers. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/south-africa-review-pics-terminal-data-commentary.276837/" target="_blank">https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/south-africa-review-pics-terminal-data-commentary.276837/</a> </p><p></p><p>I've historically used the Berger 180 in my 28 nosler with great success. Shot 169 hammers in Africa in 28 nosler and also tested a dual load in 300 PRC 214 Hammer/215 berger.</p><p></p><p>From my learnings/and just my opinions:</p><p>For my 28 Nosler -- I'll continue to use 180 VLD on all game up to sheep/mule deer size from 0-1000 yards. If my wife wants to shoot a large animal (elk, moose, eland), I feel comfortable loading the 169 HH and limiting her range to 600. This is partially bc she doesn't shoot enough to take longer shots and partially because I still have questions about terminal performance on Hammers at longer distances....I need more data.....hoping to kill some pigs in texas from 700-1000 this fall.</p><p></p><p>On my 300 PRC, I have a very nice dual load I can use interchangeably with the 214 Hammer and 215 Berger. For large game, I will use the hammer to 400 yards and the berger for anything beyond.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lhp63190, post: 2258010, member: 96319"] I just posted some info from my recent trip to South Africa regarding hammers/bergers. [URL]https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/south-africa-review-pics-terminal-data-commentary.276837/[/URL] I've historically used the Berger 180 in my 28 nosler with great success. Shot 169 hammers in Africa in 28 nosler and also tested a dual load in 300 PRC 214 Hammer/215 berger. From my learnings/and just my opinions: For my 28 Nosler -- I'll continue to use 180 VLD on all game up to sheep/mule deer size from 0-1000 yards. If my wife wants to shoot a large animal (elk, moose, eland), I feel comfortable loading the 169 HH and limiting her range to 600. This is partially bc she doesn't shoot enough to take longer shots and partially because I still have questions about terminal performance on Hammers at longer distances....I need more data.....hoping to kill some pigs in texas from 700-1000 this fall. On my 300 PRC, I have a very nice dual load I can use interchangeably with the 214 Hammer and 215 Berger. For large game, I will use the hammer to 400 yards and the berger for anything beyond. [/QUOTE]
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