Wellllllllll. It was a Sledgehammer.pheerles,
For the Hammer haters at least they can take solace in the fact the Hammers came in third.
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You know what? I now like the Hammers so much I'm going to get a bunch more in 6.5 and 6mm and stockpile them. Next is trying them in my 22-250 AI!
They work great. Load easily and terminal performance is excellent. Thanks for a great product Steve.
They work great. Load easily and terminal performance is excellent. Thanks for a great product Steve.
shinbone
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"everyone loves them, so they must suck"
that makes sense, right?
A Sledge Hammer 117gn group from a factory Winchester M70:
that makes sense, right?
A Sledge Hammer 117gn group from a factory Winchester M70:
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Rich Coyle
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Varmint Hunter
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Hey Steve:
I know you guys are busy trying to keep up with demand and developing new bullets, Hammer ammo and now supplying "samples" but why not consider selling some BULK packs at a reasonable discount for all of your loyal customers? Sierra has been doing this successfully for many years.
I know you guys are busy trying to keep up with demand and developing new bullets, Hammer ammo and now supplying "samples" but why not consider selling some BULK packs at a reasonable discount for all of your loyal customers? Sierra has been doing this successfully for many years.
Me78569
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While i would love some bulk cheaper hammers i am guessing that we are already getting a good deal compared to cost. I say this because the military and leo discount is %10. I am going to wager a bet that the %10 puts it pretty close to cost.
I want cheaper price but i would prefer to keep a good company in business going forward.
I might be off base, in which case bring on the bulk savings haha.
WYO300RUM
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Very nice ! 6.5 CM ?
Wyo
Yep, 6.5CM, 117gr Sledgehammer, 3060 in a CM, below max powder charge. Got my forever load for this rifle!
Yep, 6.5CM, 117gr Sledgehammer, 3060 in a CM, below max powder charge. Got my forever load for this rifle!
WYO300RUM
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I had good luck with 124 HH in a 6.5 CM Tikka and 6.5 PRC C.A. Ridgeline . Haven't used on game yet. Didn't do as well in a 6.5 CM 28 in. Encore barrel .
Haven't tried in Weatherby Vangaurd 6.5 CM.
After talking with Steve at Hammer (very nice/helpful) he recommended the Sledges. Where I hunt its thick. I wanted a good blood trail. Shots ~400 or less and deer immediately get into thick cover. Consistent pass through and minimum meat destruction.
I have some 130 Sledges waiting on my new 6.5-06 AI. Also Steve's recommendation
Can't wait to see how they do. Haven't tried the Hunters
I have some 130 Sledges waiting on my new 6.5-06 AI. Also Steve's recommendation
Can't wait to see how they do. Haven't tried the Hunters
WYO300RUM
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I tried 131 HH in 6.5 CM and 6.5 PRC. Both 1&8 twist . Didn't do as good as 124. Twist for 131 is 1&7.5 or faster I believe . Steve has always been helpful to me also. Gave me powders he tested with for 4 different calibers .
Getting ready to start on 6mm loads for my 243AI. Should get great speed with 80 gr Sledges. Hope they group as well as the 117s in my CM
