dougduey
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This is with 1x fired Hornady brass and 215M primers. This was shot off a bipod and rear bag......I was too lazy to go back to my truck and get my front bag, so the load may be even tighter!!
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This is with 1x fired Hornady brass and 215M primers. This was shot off a bipod and rear bag......I was too lazy to go back to my truck and get my front bag, so the load may be even tighter!!
WYO300RUM
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That must be the go to powder !
Thanks !
nicholasjohn
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I talked with Steve a while back ( when I called to order the bullets ) and he told me that the magnum primer "gets the bullet out of the gate a little quicker" and this facilitates the initial engraving of the bullet when it hits the origin of the rifling. ( I was talking with him about the 280 Remington and the 143 grain HH.) We also discussed the matter of using a powder that is very close to 100% load density ( nearly filling the case, that is ) and I brought up something that I had learned years ago from another bullet manufacturer. That guy had told me that with monolithic bullets that have driving bands of any type, one should use a powder that is just a tad faster than what he might ordinarily prefer for his cartridge/bullet weight. Steve said that he agreed with this concept, and this was also because of the idea of getting the bullet moving a bit more quickly into the rifling. He recommended H-4350 over H-4831, but also told me that I ought to try both. His preference of the slightly faster powder was not huge, nor was it engraved in stone. I haven't proceeded with the project, so I haven't reported back to him with the results. I'm really looking forward to working with these bullets, and now that hunting season is behind us, that should happen pretty soon. I plan to stick tightly to my notes from the conversation, since this guy appears to know his onions.
Nomosendero
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That's impressive speed along with accuracy. I have not tried R16 yet, I have a couple of cans, looks like I need to get busy!
Varmint Hunter
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I've been very satisfied with RE26 and the 124HH in my 6.5 Creedmoor (velocity & accuracy) but now you guys have me thinking about starting over with RE16. Reloading is a hopeless addiction.
So. X47 wanted some terminal performance photos. Got an average 80 lb doe (for here) this morning. Shooting 117 gr Sledge Hammers, 6.5CM. 3060 fps. I intentionally shot the doe through the shoulder to hit bone. Wanted to see the effects/damage. DRT 204 yds.
Bullet destroyed the leg bone joint, blew out 2 ribs, cut top off of heart, made jello of lungs and took out one rib on off side. Bullet exited through 1" hole. Did NOT have to throw shoulder away. In fact. Bloodshot was amazingly minimal. Impacted shoulder was salvaged and is at processor.
This is one reason I am so impressed with the hammer bullets. I don't shoot minor cannons. All of my hunting is with 6mm-6.5mm cartridges. I get through and through penetrations, good blood trails and minimum meat destruction
Thanks Steve for a good product
No. Nobody sponsors me. I buy my bullets like everybody else.
Bullet destroyed the leg bone joint, blew out 2 ribs, cut top off of heart, made jello of lungs and took out one rib on off side. Bullet exited through 1" hole. Did NOT have to throw shoulder away. In fact. Bloodshot was amazingly minimal. Impacted shoulder was salvaged and is at processor.
This is one reason I am so impressed with the hammer bullets. I don't shoot minor cannons. All of my hunting is with 6mm-6.5mm cartridges. I get through and through penetrations, good blood trails and minimum meat destruction
Thanks Steve for a good product
No. Nobody sponsors me. I buy my bullets like everybody else.
dougduey
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I couldn't get ahold of any Varget (which is what Steve recommended first), so I went with RL16. It's very temp stable. Steve said it was a great alternative to Varget. Proof is in the pudding.
I will tell any of you running the heavier bullets in the Creed to try RL26 (if you can find it). I've got it almost matching the velocities of my 6.5-284 Norma. I like to practice shooting with other bullets (I only hunt with Hammers) and I have a large supply of bullets I've boarded over the years. Anyway, with the 143 gr ELDX I'm getting 2952 fps. I got it up over 3000 fps but the accuracy node was where I stopped. I never hit pressure, either.
dougduey
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I couldn't get ahold of any Varget (which is what Steve recommended first), so I went with RL16. It's very temp stable. Steve said it was a great alternative to Varget. Proof is in the pudding.
I will tell any of you running the heavier bullets in the Creed to try RL26 (if you can find it). I've got it almost matching the velocities of my 6.5-284 Norma. I like to practice shooting with other bullets (I only hunt with Hammers) and I have a large supply of bullets I've boarded over the years. Anyway, with the 143 gr ELDX I'm getting 2952 fps. I got it up over 3000 fps but the accuracy node was where I stopped. I never hit pressure, either.
WYO300RUM
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Very good info. Thanks. Soon I'll be continuing my testing also. Have start all over on 300 Rum. Had new barrel put on on other things. Others I'll continue with different powders and try the loads that worked well with magnum primers to see if helps. Can't hurt !
WYO300RUM
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Ditto on both .
Rick Richard
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Per Steve's recommendation, I just ordered some 110 HH for my 6.5X47 to be used for an upcoming antelope hunt this fall.
snox801
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I hate to say it but some of my big bores don't like the light CEB either. Could get mine to shoot the 375gr .375 at all. Went to the 400gr and bam worked great. I think you may be over spinning them with only having the seal tight band.
How fast were you sending the 375s?
I have a build in mind but not super higher vel. 250-260gr@2800-2900fps 22" was considering the 248gr HH for medium game. I do not have much experinence over 338 cal.
Trying to work out what bullets for what game. Hogs deer bear and maybe elk moose depending on where and when.
HARPERC
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The 248 is good choice, very accurate, a good all around load for the H&H, or Ruger.
