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<blockquote data-quote="yorke-1" data-source="post: 1817588" data-attributes="member: 11960"><p>I actually switched over to the Hammers from Cutting Edge after having erratic long range performance with Cutting Edge bullets. I was getting random fliers and shots which would seemingly drop out of the sky at around 800 yards. I'll admit though that I only used the MTH and MTAC line and never the Lazers. I got these results in multiple 7mm, 338 and 375 rifles with different twist rates and rifling styles. I stumbled on to Hammer Bullets while looking for a better long range bullet to use in a 338 SnipeTac that would be more consistent than the CE bullets I was using in the other 338s and 375s. The Hammer bullets worked so well in my 338 SnipeTac pistol that it's the only bullet I use for LR target shooting (1200-1800 yards) with that gun.</p><p></p><p>I have done a lot of very informal and not very scientific bullet testing which included a bunch of different Hammer bullets as well as Barnes, Cutting Edge and Nosler E-Tips. When shot into the same material (wet leather in my tests) the Hammer bullets performed as well or better than the other mono bullets tested, but were more accurate and more forgiving when it came to finding an accurate load. Once you factor in the time and money saved by finding an accurate load faster (especially in very large cases with limited barrel life) the Hammers represent a pretty good value in a consistent and accurate bullet. In my experience it can be significantly more difficult to find a really accurate load with Barnes and Cutting Edge bullets which just wastes time, which I just don't have enough of to waste.</p><p></p><p>I do most of my big game hunting with a revolver, so I haven't shot anything bigger than a coyote with any of the Hammer Bullets I load. I have worked up loads in 11 different chamberings using various Hammer Bullets though and it's the only bullet loaded in my hunting rifles these days. I just prefer to use a handgun whenever possible, so I don't shoot a lot of critters with the Hammers (until they start making a .475" handgun bullet......). I guess I can't offer you much advice on how Hammers will perform on game, but I can assure you that if you're happy with how the Cutting Edge bullets perform on game, you wouldn't be disappointed with any of the Hammers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="yorke-1, post: 1817588, member: 11960"] I actually switched over to the Hammers from Cutting Edge after having erratic long range performance with Cutting Edge bullets. I was getting random fliers and shots which would seemingly drop out of the sky at around 800 yards. I'll admit though that I only used the MTH and MTAC line and never the Lazers. I got these results in multiple 7mm, 338 and 375 rifles with different twist rates and rifling styles. I stumbled on to Hammer Bullets while looking for a better long range bullet to use in a 338 SnipeTac that would be more consistent than the CE bullets I was using in the other 338s and 375s. The Hammer bullets worked so well in my 338 SnipeTac pistol that it's the only bullet I use for LR target shooting (1200-1800 yards) with that gun. I have done a lot of very informal and not very scientific bullet testing which included a bunch of different Hammer bullets as well as Barnes, Cutting Edge and Nosler E-Tips. When shot into the same material (wet leather in my tests) the Hammer bullets performed as well or better than the other mono bullets tested, but were more accurate and more forgiving when it came to finding an accurate load. Once you factor in the time and money saved by finding an accurate load faster (especially in very large cases with limited barrel life) the Hammers represent a pretty good value in a consistent and accurate bullet. In my experience it can be significantly more difficult to find a really accurate load with Barnes and Cutting Edge bullets which just wastes time, which I just don't have enough of to waste. I do most of my big game hunting with a revolver, so I haven't shot anything bigger than a coyote with any of the Hammer Bullets I load. I have worked up loads in 11 different chamberings using various Hammer Bullets though and it's the only bullet loaded in my hunting rifles these days. I just prefer to use a handgun whenever possible, so I don't shoot a lot of critters with the Hammers (until they start making a .475" handgun bullet......). I guess I can't offer you much advice on how Hammers will perform on game, but I can assure you that if you're happy with how the Cutting Edge bullets perform on game, you wouldn't be disappointed with any of the Hammers. [/QUOTE]
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