Hammer bullets rock!

[Varmint Hunter]

Not withstanding the accuracy potential AND terminal performance of the Hammer bullets you can actually get them when needed. The Hammer boys have done an unbelievable job on every level.
And no - I have no connection with them. LOL

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I have to know more ! Haven't seen many barrels with twists for 8mm that will stabilize the long ones.

When I get to the shop I'll dig in the load journal.

Brian is an 8mm nut so we have done a few 8mm's. I think we have a 8mm lap imp reamer too.

 

[T3ninja]

I'm switching over to hammers as well. Not only for the fact they shoot great and are available, ( I hope this stays true FOREVER) but I sent a text message out later than I realized last night and Steve responded a to me and answered my questions at 6:30 AM CST , I'm guessing that's around 4:30 his time! Talk about dedication.!! Thanks again

 

[tonechaser88]

I started up a "8mm is not dead thread" for those interested, don't want to hijack this one.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I feel this is a very true representation of Hammer accuracy. Shot these last weekend too. Since the 131 BJ is totally unavailable, I will be using these on my pronghorn hunt in August. I have another 100 in the mail coming tomorrow. Thanks Steve!

25SST
26" 1:7.5" Proof
3414fps ES 10
22 shots across 4 hours, fluctuating winds, and 87-119°F with wicked mirage.

First 3 shots

Just kept going to see how it would do. Small squares are 1/3", big squares are 1". So .6"ish for 22 shots in varying conditions is pretty encouraging.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I have to know more ! Haven't seen many barrels with twists for 8mm that will stabilize the long ones.

Ok I now have clarity! We just got an 8mm Fat Girl done for Brian's son as a gift. We have not shot it yet. We have shot our 8mm Big Dog. (8mm-338 Lap Imp) It is a Defiance Deviant action, 30" 1-9" twist PacNor. This rifle shoots lights out with the 248g Hammer Hunter running N570 max load at 102g and a vel of 3200 fps with Lapua brass.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

I feel this is a very true representation of Hammer accuracy. Shot these last weekend too. Since the 131 BJ is totally unavailable, I will be using these on my pronghorn hunt in August. I have another 100 in the mail coming tomorrow. Thanks Steve!

25SST
26" 1:7.5" Proof
3414fps ES 10
22 shots across 4 hours, fluctuating winds, and 87-119°F with wicked mirage.

First 3 shots
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Just kept going to see how it would do. Small squares are 1/3", big squares are 1". So .6"ish for 22 shots in varying conditions is pretty encouraging.
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All I can say is that is impressive shooting. Particularly in mirage! Very much looking forward to your hunting success.

 

[ButterBean]

I feel this is a very true representation of Hammer accuracy. Shot these last weekend too. Since the 131 BJ is totally unavailable, I will be using these on my pronghorn hunt in August. I have another 100 in the mail coming tomorrow. Thanks Steve!

25SST
26" 1:7.5" Proof
3414fps ES 10
22 shots across 4 hours, fluctuating winds, and 87-119°F with wicked mirage.

First 3 shots
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Just kept going to see how it would do. Small squares are 1/3", big squares are 1". So .6"ish for 22 shots in varying conditions is pretty encouraging.
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You'll never shoot anything else once you see what these do on a critter

 

[Tree Farmer]

Hammer has rewritten the book on customer service.

 

[TBuckus]

You'll never shoot anything else once you see what these do on a critter

So far the farthest distance a critter has moved is 60ish yds. Don't have any pics but I've been happy so far.

 

[JAYgs8163]

I got some 85 grainers from Steve and it is lights out in my 6.5 Creedmoor! With 46.0 grs of REL15 my average velocity is 3455 fps...this is not a misprint! I have a box stock WBY Vanguard and all my groups are below .531", down to .297" @100 yards. With my suppressor on it kicks like a 17HMR. It is so much fun to shoot!

If I draw my Deer tag in AZ this is what I will shoot. I ordered my CDS dial for my VX-R 2x12 this morning!

That velocity should be expected with that light of a bullet. Might even get some more out of it experimenting with some other powders. I picked some 85's up also and plan on running them in my 6.5 Grendel bolt gun and will also try them in the Creedmoor. At longer ranges I think the 110 HH will serve you better. You should be able to run that 110 at or near 3200 out of the Creedmoor. Good luck on your Coues hunt. I enjoy chasing them every year. What units did you put in for?

 

[T3ninja]

I ordered some 85's for my grendel "pistol" 15 3/4" barrel. I'm getting 2850, Not sure if I should experiment for more. I stopped because I only ordered 50, and the first 10 were in about a 3/4" group while doing a ladder with the first powder I tried. I might load em up in my .260 for a fast coyote bullet .... thatd be fun

 

[T3ninja]

That velocity should be expected with that light of a bullet. Might even get some more out of it experimenting with some other powders. I picked some 85's up also and plan on running them in my 6.5 Grendel bolt gun and will also try them in the Creedmoor. At longer ranges I think the 110 HH will serve you better. You should be able to run that 110 at or near 3200 out of the Creedmoor. Good luck on your Coues hunt. I enjoy chasing them every year. What units did you put in for?

 

[JD284win]

Give us the particulars of your load and I'll post it in the Hammer Load Data