I have been working up a load with the 214 gr Hammer hunters in my 300 PRC, I have shot it consistently at a 12inch plate at 1000 yards and my 100 yard 5 shot groups normally have 5 holes all touching and overlapping. This weekend I did some crop damage hunting of whitetail; it performed great...
My load scenario isn't that helpful to the original post because it's 300 PRC, but it's about Hammers so I will share it.
I have just started reloading recently and my first stab has been the 214gr Hammers for my 300 PRC, 26" barrel 1-8" twist. All I have done so far is a ladder, but things...
Primers use primary explosives that are much more spark sensitive that the main propellant, it would not be advisable to store them in vacuum seal bags with a desiccant unless you have anti-static bags (most vacuum bags aren't) and unless you have a very thought through setup for ensuring all...
Primers use primary explosives that are much more spark sensitive that the main propellant, it would not be advisable to store them in vacuum seal bags with a desiccant unless you have anti-static bags (most vacuum bags aren't) and unless you have a very thought through setup for ensuring all...
Yep, scope and mount could add 2lbs + easy. I might try it in both weighted and unweighted configurations and see how it goes.
Practicing in same configuration as hunting makes sense.
I have a 300 prc build started. I am planning on getting a magnesium Element 3.0.
Impact Precision 787
Bartlien Carbon Gain Twist 1-9 to 1-8 26"
Triggertech Diamond
Apa Fat Bastard Break
XLR Element magnesium
At it's lightest configuration it should weigh 8.5lbs. With the various weight...