I ordered up 100 Absolute Hunters in 172gr for my 7 Sherman Max. Looking for a good powder and point to start with. I have H1000, Retumbo, Varget, H4350, VV 570. 565, RL23, RL26 but I can't find a starting point for them. Anyone help?
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172 gr Absolute Hammer Load.
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Unless you have an extremly fast twist the 172 probably won't stabilize very well in your Max. There is another thread on the Max presently. Try it, but I bet you'll have better luck with 131s or 120s.
I assumed the description to be accurate. I have 1:8" twist. Have there been problems with stabilization of the AH 172 in an 8 twist?
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The issue may be full stabilization of the bullet and speed. What we are learning is that a stability rating of 2 or better is more desirable and as much velocity as possible. It may shoot well in your rifle. Try it and see. I think you will find better stability numbers dropping down in weight and going up in speed. For years, everybody has chased a stability rating of 1.5. This is fine for bullet flight, but terminal velocity and terminal stability (penetration) seems to be better at 2 or more with the Hammers. There is a group of dedicated shooters testing the Hammers as we speak! For more info and some good reading, you might checkout the Hammertime Forum as well .
I'd test Varget first. Absolutes need faster powders to get the most out of them. I wasted a bunch of H1000 shooting the 155 AH before I learned my lesson.
Got it. Thank you both.
@just Jon, I had 155 AHs in my cart. Will likely give them a go too. What is your assessment of them? What cartridge did you work up with them?
@just Jon, I had 155 AHs in my cart. Will likely give them a go too. What is your assessment of them? What cartridge did you work up with them?
They have shot great in my STW as have the 101HH and 140AH. Only problem I have with hammers is that I want to try them all.
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My vote would be the H4350.
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The 155 is gonna be the winner here
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The 155 HH worked great in my 1:8 26" Proof 7SS. 57gr H4350 @3060fps. BC of .206 from Litz worked spot on in Trasol but not so hot at distance in AB or BallisticsARC. Extremely accurate at 700yds. Interested in trying the 169HH or an AH next to maybe get mor BC but the 155 was so stupid simple to load for….
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Just a thought. Have you measured/verified your twist is actually 1-8? Many barrels are off a little bit. If your twist is off by1/2" (common), it will negatively affect your stability? Especially if you're on the fringe of stability to start with.
Just a thought. Have you measured/verified your twist is actually 1-8? Many barrels are off a little bit. If your twist is off by1/2" (common), it will negatively affect your stability? Especially if you're on the fringe of stability to start with.
Bghunter338
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Good morning, I'm curious to see what hammer worked the best in your stw? As I have one two with a 7.5 twist?
