Hammer Bullets compressing my powder charge.

[Tech4]

I would call them tomorrow & talk to them. I called them about a month ago about my 264 win. He suggested a Bullet to try as well as powder & what grain to start with.

I will I am sure they will help me.

 

[Korhil78]

I would stop exactly what I was doing if I were you and read a reloading manual or three on how to reload. When people are saying the fastest powder, they don't mean the fastest velocity in the reloading book. They are talking about fast vs slow burning powder. And you can most definitely shoot lighter bullets in your rifle.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I think the OP needs a lot of reloading tutoring.
Not just in acronyms, but on proper procedures, reloading theories, proper techniques, etc.
Nothing against you, but don't want something bad happening.

Pick up a book, Sierra is a good one, Berger is another one, and read it.

The .270WSM (what I am assuming you are running) is a long case to fit in a short action. One of the downfalls of the WSM line. With most heavy for caliber bullets, and heavier monos, they will be pushed deep into the case to fit in a magazine. Not uncommon. I run a 215 Berger in a .300WSM and a short action, and it sits deep.

 

[Len Backus]

Moved to RELOADING forum.

 

[FEENIX]

Hornady tenth edition

I have the same edition and COAL is 3.34". I don't understand why you are having issues in your seating depth. I load a 175 Matrix VLD on my .270 AI without your issue.

175 Matrix VLD OAL = 1.500"
145 Shock Hammer = 1.304"
.196"
My COAL is 3.33" and CBTO is 2.675" (.040" off the lands) 58g H4831SC.

 

[FEENIX]

I think the OP needs a lot of reloading tutoring.
Not just in acronyms, but on proper procedures, reloading theories, proper techniques, etc.
Nothing against you, but don't want something bad happening.

Pick up a book, Sierra is a good one, Berger is another one, and read it.

The .270WSM (what I am assuming you are running) is a long case to fit in a short action. One of the downfalls of the WSM line. With most heavy for caliber bullets, and heavier monos, they will be pushed deep into the case to fit in a magazine. Not uncommon. I run a 215 Berger in a .300WSM and a short action, and it sits deep.

Agreed! The 10th ed Hornady reloading manual that he currently has is an excellent manual too. He needs to take the time to absorb the information, take his time, and enjoy the learning process.

 

[19 Badger]

I could be wrong but I believe Steve @ Hammer said they used Nosler manuals as their starting point and worked from there.

 

[Edd]

I have one and I did that.

What was the COAL when the bullet contacted the lands?

 

[yorke-1]

I am reloading hammer bullets for the first time and when I install the bullet in my brass it goes deep into the powder. I have only loaded with lead bullets to this point and have never put a bullet that deep into the powder. I am loading for my .270 and using N165 it is the best powder for this rifle.

How about this, could you provide your complete load data all in one post? Format it like this:

- Cartirdge (270 Win, 270 WSM, 270 Weatherby etc)
- Primer
- Powder charge (weight and specific powder)
- Bullet
- Over all cartridge length (from the base of the case to the tip of the bullet)

I think I know what's happening, but I want to confirm that I have the right information first. I believe you're just seating the bullet much farther than you need to. There's no need to seat the Hammer bullets so that all of the "grooves" are in the case. That would cause the exact issue you're seeing.

 

[aushunter1]

Did you do any seating depth measurements in your chamber with that bullet? You need to do full load development, which includes seating depth. Just because you've done load development with other bullets, doesn't mean that powder charge and seating depth will work for every other bullet.

Absolutely 100%

Obviously to OP does not consider his personal safety and others at the range to be a priority

 

[FEENIX]

I have one and I did that.

First thing I would do is measure where your bullet contacts the lands in your rifle using a Hornady OAL tool and a modified case. Then measure your magazine for max COAL that it will hold. If your magazine allows you to load long enough to hit the lands in your rifle then then start with around .020" jump. If your magazine doesn't allow you to reach the lands then load to max magazine length that still allows proper feeding and function of the loaded round. Then work on powder charge

I have one and I did that.

Then provide us the information similar to what I have in #22 and 47. The more relevant information you can provide us the better.

 

[Tech4]

I would stop exactly what I was doing if I were you and read a reloading manual or three on how to reload. When people are saying the fastest powder, they don't mean the fastest velocity in the reloading book. They are talking about fast vs slow burning powder. And you can most definitely shoot lighter bullets in your rifle.

I don't know where you got the idea I was talking about velocity. I was referring to the Hornady reloading manual tenth edition page 354 win 760 the top of the list that goes from the fastest burn rate to the slowest. When I said the the bullet would still compress the fastest powder. I didn't say anything about velocity.

 

[Creedmoor shooter]

Why are you trying to seat past all the rings on the bullet? You should be seating to what the rifle is throated at not how many rings you can hide in a case. Rings sticking out of the case wont hurt anything. Figure out where the bullet meets the lands, and go from there. From what I'm gathering, I think it's just being seated unnecessarily way too deep.

 

[338 dude]

I have done load development with other bullets and the powder charge has worked well with the other bullets I use so I thought I would try it but stopped when I saw how deep the bullet would be going in the powder.

If you are changing any one of the components you will likely have to start over