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Shock Hammer 30 cal 166 gr
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<blockquote data-quote="Alibiiv" data-source="post: 2680424" data-attributes="member: 69192"><p>I've responded to a few threads that have been addressing Hammer bullets. I'm not finding a manual that covers them so have been relying on Steve from Hammer and other's experience and information. The best suggestion that I can make with Hammers is to start low with the load data and work up from there. As for the bolt closing issue that you are inquiring about I would use a Hornady Loc & Load bullet comparator to get the COAL for your particular rifle. I bought some .30 caliber, 199gr Shock Hammers for my 30-06 for a bear hunt. When I measured for COAL I was surprised to find that the COAL was actually at a length where I could work a load that was .020 thousandths off the lands. The rifle is a Ruger 77 with a 1:10 Lilja barrel. The issue that I've had with the Ruger is the magazine is 3.340 and as a result leaving the COAL adjusted where it's .020 thousandths off the lands means the bullet will be too long for the magazine box. As per lethal performance I still have to rely upon other threads for that. I've hunted with them, but the opportunity to pull the trigger hasn't happened yet. Also I'm not confused with where the grooves are in relationship with the COAL of the bullet. The bullet gets seated where it needs to be and I crimp it with a Lee Professional Crimp Die. What I "have" found is that once the bugs are worked out they do shoot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alibiiv, post: 2680424, member: 69192"] I’ve responded to a few threads that have been addressing Hammer bullets. I’m not finding a manual that covers them so have been relying on Steve from Hammer and other’s experience and information. The best suggestion that I can make with Hammers is to start low with the load data and work up from there. As for the bolt closing issue that you are inquiring about I would use a Hornady Loc & Load bullet comparator to get the COAL for your particular rifle. I bought some .30 caliber, 199gr Shock Hammers for my 30-06 for a bear hunt. When I measured for COAL I was surprised to find that the COAL was actually at a length where I could work a load that was .020 thousandths off the lands. The rifle is a Ruger 77 with a 1:10 Lilja barrel. The issue that I’ve had with the Ruger is the magazine is 3.340 and as a result leaving the COAL adjusted where it’s .020 thousandths off the lands means the bullet will be too long for the magazine box. As per lethal performance I still have to rely upon other threads for that. I’ve hunted with them, but the opportunity to pull the trigger hasn’t happened yet. Also I’m not confused with where the grooves are in relationship with the COAL of the bullet. The bullet gets seated where it needs to be and I crimp it with a Lee Professional Crimp Die. What I “have” found is that once the bugs are worked out they do shoot. [/QUOTE]
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