.204 hammer bullets

[700Sendero]

Planning on building a 20 practical when I get back in the states next summer for a calling gun. Wondering if anyone has any experience with the 39gr hammer hunter in a 10 twist? I know it will be right in the edge for FULL stability, but might work well? Also any insight on fur damage on, say, bobcats? Trying to figure out a good bullet for coyotes and bobcats both. I know the hammer bullets are spoken highly of on the big game side, but not much info on the small stuff. Any info would be much appreciated!

 

[Reemty J]

this thread will be interesting, thank you for starting it!

 

[Bucklowery]

Maybe Steve will confirm but I am thinking the hammer is going to create two holes. I am sure the guys prefer to only see up one hole if possible. The Vmax Bullets have worked good for me so far but I don't shoot many cats


Thanks
Buck

 

[Reemty J]

Any takers with knowledge? Hammer experience in 204 ??

 

[Reemty J]

I see Hammer has a 31 grainer in 20 cal........for a 1-12 twist any experience with them, anyone?

 

[Bucklowery]

@RockyMtnMT

 

[matt_3479]

I'm curious as well. Have a -1:11 twist 20 tac and a new 1:10 twist barrel showing up shortly for another 20 tac. Plan was to run the 35gr Berger for fur friendly

 

[Reemty J]

buck lowery does that mean your out here hunting?? I thought we closed the borders to ruffians?

 

[Bucklowery]

I would like to be!!!! No I was tagging Steve at hammer Bullets, I thought he might add to the conversation

Thanks

Buck

 

[COhntr]

I'm curious as well, have a browning .204 with a 12 twist and was considering trying some of their bullets.

 

[jmgstr]

curious myself as weii

 

[ohiofarmer]

I'd love to see them come out with a heavier, and sleeker, .204 option. I recently asked if the absolute hammer tech would make it to the .204 and they said yes.

 

[UPEgger]

I started working up a load using 31gr Hammer bullets. I have a 204 Ruger. Rifle is a Blaser R8, twist is 1:12". Bbl is 23".
My load: 31gr Hammer, 28.5gr/TAC, CCI 450 primers, Winchester cases, Velocity w/Labradar is 3929fps. ES is 28fps. I am NOT seeing any pressure signs in my rifle. 3 shot groups @100yds 3/8" to 5/8". Using a Harris bipod and bunny ear leather rear bag. Our local range is 100yds max. I have only shot paper so far. Carl L.

 

[K22]

curious myself as weii

I'm in the process of building Calling rifle in 204 using a 11T barrel. I'm curious also.