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Least fussy mono-metal bullet?
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<blockquote data-quote="Wedgy" data-source="post: 2344925" data-attributes="member: 64108"><p>I have not shot either of those bullets but the Hammer being a softer alloy, more like a lead bullet, and have the bands cut in the bearing surface should give less pressure and yield more velocity, but you would have to add more powder to get that velocity gain. It seems the Hammers like a little more neck tension .003.-004(I don't crimp) to get them going as well. I forget if it was PVA or Badlands that Cody was talking to said they were going to try a softer alloy.</p><p>My reasoning for softer alloy is specific to long range shots and mono performance at ~1,000 yards. If you remember Cody's 275 SBD at 882 yards that didn't seem to open up(still baffled by that) and my 227 Hammer at 987 yards that blew a nice exit hole. I think we are looking for something with similar properties to lead for a bullet medium regardless of launch velocity. The softer to alloy and the bigger the hollow point will give a lower speed for expansion extending the range of the shot. Keep in mind most bullet makers list the minimum twist to stabilize their bullets and more twist on monos is a good thing. My .338 is an 8 T, .30 is a 7T, 6.5 is 7 &6.5 T which will probably vaporize lead bullets but I'm in a lead free state. Just my reasoning and why I'm working with these two bullets, Hammer & Cutting Edge.... I'm here to learn just like everyone else !</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wedgy, post: 2344925, member: 64108"] I have not shot either of those bullets but the Hammer being a softer alloy, more like a lead bullet, and have the bands cut in the bearing surface should give less pressure and yield more velocity, but you would have to add more powder to get that velocity gain. It seems the Hammers like a little more neck tension .003.-004(I don't crimp) to get them going as well. I forget if it was PVA or Badlands that Cody was talking to said they were going to try a softer alloy. My reasoning for softer alloy is specific to long range shots and mono performance at ~1,000 yards. If you remember Cody's 275 SBD at 882 yards that didn't seem to open up(still baffled by that) and my 227 Hammer at 987 yards that blew a nice exit hole. I think we are looking for something with similar properties to lead for a bullet medium regardless of launch velocity. The softer to alloy and the bigger the hollow point will give a lower speed for expansion extending the range of the shot. Keep in mind most bullet makers list the minimum twist to stabilize their bullets and more twist on monos is a good thing. My .338 is an 8 T, .30 is a 7T, 6.5 is 7 &6.5 T which will probably vaporize lead bullets but I'm in a lead free state. Just my reasoning and why I'm working with these two bullets, Hammer & Cutting Edge.... I'm here to learn just like everyone else ! [/QUOTE]
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