First Elk using Hammer Bullets

[Swatman05]

I loaded 199 HH in my son's 30 Nos and it loved them. It shot 215 bergers very well also, but I just thought I'd try the hammers. Loaded 10 rounds with H1000 with 2 rounds each at 1/2 grain intervals. Speeds ranged from 3139 to 3287 fps and the last 7 rounds went into a .625" group! When I switched from Nosler brass to ADG, had to drop down a full grain. My son has taken several animals with them, including a nice eland.

That's awesome!! I plan on using ADG Brass as well! I'd LOVE to hunt Africa someday.. But it's really expensive.. LOL

 

[DylanWalsh]

Great load data here. What rifle weights are producing manageable recoil with with 200gr 3000 fps plus .30cal projectiles?

 

[KYHILLJACK]

$80/50rds.. Geezum.. LOL

 

[johnmyers]

I don't get thinking bullets and brass are expensive when you spend $5000 plus on a custom rifle. You have a great rifle go with best components if they work

 

[Raudy707]

Does anyone know if the 300 Weatherby ammo loaded with the 195 grain Hammer Hunter is stable with a 1:10 twist? Thanks!

 

[Zen Archery]

Does anyone know if the 300 Weatherby ammo loaded with the 195 grain Hammer Hunter is stable with a 1:10 twist? Thanks!

Hammers Website has the 196 stable with 1:10 so I'd say yes.
When in doubt call Wby.

 

[Raudy707]

I looked that up and saw that. But I also saw it's actually 193 grains. Hammer does stuff like that and for all I know the 195 Weatherby actually weighs 196. 3 grains and geometry of bullet can definitely make it not shoot in a 1:10. I'll call Wby on Monday. Thanks.

 

[JakeC]

I looked that up and saw that. But I also saw it's actually 193 grains. Hammer does stuff like that and for all I know the 195 Weatherby actually weighs 196. 3 grains and geometry of bullet can definitely make it not shoot in a 1:10. I'll call Wby on Monday. Thanks.

Would be interesting to hear that they design, order and load a custom bullet that doesn't even stabilize in their rifles, and then put it in ammo that costs 3 digits. But anything is possible.

 

[Raudy707]

I have some at my local SG store for a discounted price is the only reason I'm even questioning it. Gotta be fine for 1:10. At $84.99/box that's a heck of a deal! I'm gonna buy a few boxes. Thanks guys.