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Reloading
Hammer Hunter Load Data, (See page 1, Post 8)
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<blockquote data-quote="nimrod_gn" data-source="post: 2305315" data-attributes="member: 107824"><p>I've spent a lot of effort over the past couple of years developing loads for my Browning X-Bolt 28 Nosler with 143 gr Hammer Hunter bullets. I've found some loads that have been shooting .25 to .5 MOA consistently with low ES. Great loads. I don't live where I can get to a place to shoot over 300 yards easily so I haven't been able to verify drops until recently and got a rude awakening. My actual bullet drops at ranges over 300 yards are MUCH bigger than they should be - about 20-24 inches low at 800 yards for example.</p><p></p><p>I called Steve and talked to him and found out this is known to be an issue with some rifles. For some reason, the ogive shape of the Hammer Hunter doesn't work with my gun's throat/barrel/rifling and it dramatically alters the BC on the bullet. I guess this is why the Absolute Hammer was created.</p><p></p><p>I'm posting this in hopes that everyone can benefit from my experience. <strong>Verify long-range shot drops early in your load development</strong> to make sure the Hammer Hunters are not having this happen through your rifle before you get too deep into load development. Has anyone else experienced this?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nimrod_gn, post: 2305315, member: 107824"] I've spent a lot of effort over the past couple of years developing loads for my Browning X-Bolt 28 Nosler with 143 gr Hammer Hunter bullets. I've found some loads that have been shooting .25 to .5 MOA consistently with low ES. Great loads. I don't live where I can get to a place to shoot over 300 yards easily so I haven't been able to verify drops until recently and got a rude awakening. My actual bullet drops at ranges over 300 yards are MUCH bigger than they should be - about 20-24 inches low at 800 yards for example. I called Steve and talked to him and found out this is known to be an issue with some rifles. For some reason, the ogive shape of the Hammer Hunter doesn't work with my gun's throat/barrel/rifling and it dramatically alters the BC on the bullet. I guess this is why the Absolute Hammer was created. I'm posting this in hopes that everyone can benefit from my experience. [B]Verify long-range shot drops early in your load development[/B] to make sure the Hammer Hunters are not having this happen through your rifle before you get too deep into load development. Has anyone else experienced this? [/QUOTE]
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