Was thinking something similar. I've got a inexpensive rig Ruger American 6.5 Grendel for my Grandkids to shoot. Going to play around with this when it comes available. Running suppressed should be like shooting a rimfire!
Does the Creedmoor really need more??? I don't think so!
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RAGGED EDGE
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I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING!!!
A question for Steve, How Fast do i Need to push the 124 H-H out of my 30-06 to Achieve the best results? Thanks in advance
When we stop learning we start dying.
Would be fun to see what it could do in a 260AI.
How many rounds per barrel?
.264 Cal-085gr Hammer Hunter™ - Hammer Bullets
Does the Creedmoor really need more??? I don't think so! With this pure copper 85gr Hammer Hunter™ running around 3400 fps plus, it makes the Creed a 400 yard point blank range rig. This combo is still traveling nearly 2100 fps at 500y! This kind of speed with a bullet that will retain the...hammerbullets.com
We just finished developing this one. With this guy being able to run in the 3450 fps world out of a Creed, at 2000 ft elev it is a 400y point blank range combo! Still running at 2077 fps at 500y. No recoil and legit 500y capability. This one should be fun! We will have @ButterBean running a 6.5 Creed yet!
Who Cares ???????
bomberodevil
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Here's a question for the +3000 FPS folks. I've always believed that the 3000 line is about where shorter barrel life begins, and a heavy for cartridge bullet in the 2800-2900 FPS range is the ticket for deer/antelope class. My 6.5 CM with 140gr hand loads are 2790 FPS, my 30.06 180gn is 2700 FPS, and my .270 win with 140gn bullets are 2865 FPS. All of the bullets are either Nosler BT or AccuBond, depending on the critter. I know this thread was started by Hammer Bullets, but what are the benefits in hunting of going with a lighter projectile and higher speeds?
I couldn't stand it after reading this and getting my 88 HH's. At the range now. Took the 6 Creedmoor with 88 GR HH and shooting 3371 FPS with 45.5 Gr of 6.5Staball and 1/4 crimp with using @ButterBean crimp die directions. No pressure. Moving to 46. Standby for next 5 shots.
You will be amazed by the high velocity Hammers. A lighter bullet at high speed is absolutely devastating on animals. The construction of the Hammers is such that minimal meat damage occurs and the bullet retains it's weight for good penetration. They almost always give through and through penetration. I've only ever recovered one Hammer.
As fast as it will go!
Here is 45.8. 6 Creedmoor with 45.8 Staball and 88 GR HH. Stopping here as almost compressed from where I need to seat for my chamber. Great accuracy for both 45.5 and 45.8. Under 1/2 MOA at 100 for both. Going to tune this some more and it's going Antelope hunting this September.
willfrye027
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.264 Cal-085gr Hammer Hunter™ - Hammer Bullets
Does the Creedmoor really need more??? I don't think so! With this pure copper 85gr Hammer Hunter™ running around 3400 fps plus, it makes the Creed a 400 yard point blank range rig. This combo is still traveling nearly 2100 fps at 500y! This kind of speed with a bullet that will retain the...
We just finished developing this one. With this guy being able to run in the 3450 fps world out of a Creed, at 2000 ft elev it is a 400y point blank range combo! Still running at 2077 fps at 500y. No recoil and legit 500y capability. This one should be fun! We will have @ButterBean running a 6.5 Creed yet!
Any recommendations for a powder to load this slower—maybe around 3100 in a 20in barrel 6.5creed?
This sounds just about right for a 300 yard max deer/antelope load for my recoil shy wife.
Going to start reloading for my 260 later this summer after i shoot all my factory ammo or maybe get some brass if available. Always been a speed kills fan and this bullet looks like just the answer. Do not think most of the lighter bullets made now are up to being dependable enough on less than perfect shot. will definitely be trying some of these.
