Hammer Bullets in 300wsm for Elk

[littlebighorn]

I've switched to Hammers for all my hunting rifles. My 300WSM likes the 160 HH behind 67.5g of RL 17. Given the way Hammers perform, I wouldn't be afraid to go even lighter. So many options, and probably none of them are bad.

 

[SSG Graybush]

Natchez and MidwayUSA had 8#' RL16 a week ago.

Natchez still has RL16 in stock, it's not cheap though, but cheaper then MidwayUSA

 

[ButterBean]

Natchez and MidwayUSA had 8#' RL16 a week ago.

RL16 is consistent but doesn't provide much speed

 

[floyd kittrell]

Natchez and MidwayUSA had 8#' RL16 a week ago.

RL16 was a typo, sorry, I went back and edited it to RL26 . Sorry for the fat finger typo, I have RL16 but need RL26

 

[Beluebow]

Run the 137HH with something in the H4350 burn rate

RL16 is consistent but doesn't provide much speed

I'm confused....

I would defer to your experience with Hammer bullets as I have ZERO when it comes to Hammer bullets or light bullets out of a 300wsm.....but in my experience both of those powders are really close with the velocity edge going to RL16.

 

[Varmint Hunter]

1:10. Go tell my rifle that. It shoots ragged holes.

I've got a 1:10 30Nosler which also shoots the 181H very well. Groups are tight at 400yds but I haven't shot them any farther. My bull sure didn't like the one that flew through his lungs. Dead in seconds.

 

[ButterBean]

I'm confused....

I would defer to your experience with Hammer bullets as I have ZERO when it comes to Hammer bullets or light bullets out of a 300wsm.....but in my experience both of those powders are really close with the velocity edge going to RL16.

It won't give near as much speed as H4350, W760, H414 or H100V

 

[JPatzig]

It won't give near as much speed as H4350, W760, H414 or H100V

I guess every barrel is different, RL16 gave me 100fps more with both the 166HH and 181HH over the H4350, as I neared pressure signs. 20" barrel.

 

[Txcowboy50]

SA or LA rifle

SA.

 

[Txcowboy50]

Looks like 4350 burn rate is ideal for 300wsm. I have used faster powders for my 6.5 PRC (H1000 being favorite). Looking at Natchez. I did not realize there was Hodgdon Accurate and IMR 4350 powders. (Accurate on sale). I have used all 3 companies and good powders. Any preference in 4350?

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Looks like 4350 burn rate is ideal for 300wsm. I have used faster powders for my 6.5 PRC (H1000 being favorite). Looking at Natchez. I did not realize there was Hodgdon Accurate and IMR 4350 powders. (Accurate on sale). I have used all 3 companies and good powders. Any preference in 4350?

The one that rhymes with H

 

[SSG Graybush]

I guess every barrel is different, RL16 gave me 100fps more with both the 166HH and 181HH over the H4350, as I neared pressure signs. 20" barrel.

He's wrong, your right, RL16 is faster then H4350, in a 6.5 cm, 243, and a 270 wsm as well. And about equal in temp stability.

 

[sndmn11]

I have loaded 180ttsx in my 300wby mag and shoot great. I was thinking the 130's might be a little light for elk but I want accuracy over brute energy. Please share

Norma brass, fed215, Staball 6.5, 23" barrel.

 

[SSG Graybush]

Looks like 4350 burn rate is ideal for 300wsm. I have used faster powders for my 6.5 PRC (H1000 being favorite). Looking at Natchez. I did not realize there was Hodgdon Accurate and IMR 4350 powders. (Accurate on sale). I have used all 3 companies and good powders. Any preference in 4350?

H4350 will be more temp stability but slightly slower then A4350 or Imr4350. Imo temp stability is more important if your making long shots in a area where temps vary. But I use RL16 in my 270 wsm, and would in a 300 wsm if I had one. It's next on my list.