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Hammer hunters at low impact velocity?
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<blockquote data-quote="Wedgy" data-source="post: 2227530" data-attributes="member: 64108"><p>Do not underestimate the effect that barrel twist has on bullet performance. Just because it flies straight and makes round holes in paper does not mean it has enough stability to perform on game. A bullet near the edge of stability can tumble or make a 90 degree turn once it hits instead of going straight, penetrating, and expanding. Most list the MINIMUM twist for stability and may not be optimal for expansion. You won't rip a Hammer apart by spinning it too fast and there's negligible velocity loss(Litz concluded a 1.33 fps loss per added inch of twist).</p><p>Picture is an elk at 987 yards with a 227 grain HH from a 7 twist 300 RUM, shot was quartering to and uphill.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wedgy, post: 2227530, member: 64108"] Do not underestimate the effect that barrel twist has on bullet performance. Just because it flies straight and makes round holes in paper does not mean it has enough stability to perform on game. A bullet near the edge of stability can tumble or make a 90 degree turn once it hits instead of going straight, penetrating, and expanding. Most list the MINIMUM twist for stability and may not be optimal for expansion. You won't rip a Hammer apart by spinning it too fast and there's negligible velocity loss(Litz concluded a 1.33 fps loss per added inch of twist). Picture is an elk at 987 yards with a 227 grain HH from a 7 twist 300 RUM, shot was quartering to and uphill. [/QUOTE]
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