Hammer Hunter Load Data, (See page 1, Post 8)

[Hard rock]

Is any one loading for a 22 Creedmoor? If so what are you using ?

The 109 gr absolute will work well in the 6.5x47 or 6.5 creed as far as 123 gr bullets the 123 gr absolute will give you a substantial increase over the 124 gr hammer and a increase over the 123 gr a max . The 123 and 124 gr are as long as a 140 gr conventional cup and core . I'm shooting the 123 gr absolute right at 3500 fps and the 109 3700 fps in my 6.5 prc

 

[Hard rock]

The 109 gr absolute will work well in the 6.5x47 or 6.5 creed as far as 123 gr bullets the 123 gr absolute will give you a substantial increase over the 124 gr hammer and a increase over the 123 gr a max . The 123 and 124 gr are as long as a 140 gr conventional cup and core . I'm shooting the 123 gr absolute right at 3500 fps and the 109 3700 fps in my 6.5 prc

As far as the 22 Creedmore if your interested in hammer bullets call Steve at hammer bullets and we will get you on track with a bullet and where too start.

 

[Zen Archery]

Is any one loading for a 22 Creedmoor? If so what are you using ?

It's on first page of load data .pdf

 

[just_jon]

22-250AI
35 HH
26" T/C
3X Lapua bumped .002" and 1/4T FCD
Federal 205M
COAL 2.2305"

Varget
43.2: 4270 fps ES 45 SD 18 Grp @ 100 1.07"
43.5: 4323 fps ES 38 SD 16 Grp .82"
43.8: 4369 fps ES 39 SD 17 Grp .96"
44.1: 4418 fps ES 24 SD 11 Grp .54"
44.4: 4457 fps ES 62 SD 27 Grp 1.18"

No signs of excess pressure.

 

[unclecroc]

220 swift
35gr hammer hunter
44.5gr of varget
4600 FPS
Winchester cases
Cci BR2 primer
2.555 OAL
This load was shot in a Ruger M77 mk2 VT with a 26" barrel, accuracy was 1/2 inch or better throughout the entire work up.

 

[just_jon]

220 swift
35gr hammer hunter
44.5gr of varget
4600 FPS
Winchester cases
Cci BR2 primer
2.555 OAL
This load was shot in a Ruger M77 mk2 VT with a 26" barrel, accuracy was 1/2 inch or better throughout the entire work up.

Now hold on there partner. I was not expecting to see a 220 Swift run 150 fps faster with an almost identical load. WOW!

220 swift
35gr hammer hunter
44.5gr of varget
4600 FPS
Winchester cases
Cci BR2 primer
2.555 OAL
This load was shot in a Ruger M77 mk2 VT with a 26" barrel, accuracy was 1/2 inch or better throughout the entire work up.

Now hold on there partner! I was not prepared to see a 220 Swift outpace my AI by nearly 150 fps with a virtually identical load. All I can say is wow! I have IMR 8208 XBR, BL-C(2) and N140 loaded for tomorrows range session. QL shows them running max loads around 4875 fps.

 

[unclecroc]

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Now hold on there partner. I was not expecting to see a 220 Swift run 150 fps faster with an almost identical load. WOW!

View attachment 350525
Now hold on there partner! I was not prepared to see a 220 Swift outpace my AI by nearly 150 fps with a virtually identical load. All I can say is wow! I have IMR 8208 XBR, BL-C(2) and N140 loaded for tomorrows range session. QL shows them running max loads around 4875 fps.

I couldnt believe it myself it just kept taking more and more and it was showing no pressure. I'm interested to hear where you end up with your ackley especially with the 8208.

 

[just_jon]

22-250AI
35 HH
26" T/C
3X Lapua bumped .002" and 1/4T FCD
Federal 205M
COAL 2.2305"

Varget
43.2: 4270 fps ES 45 SD 18 Grp @ 100 1.07"
43.5: 4323 fps ES 38 SD 16 Grp .82"
43.8: 4369 fps ES 39 SD 17 Grp .96"
44.1: 4418 fps ES 24 SD 11 Grp .54"
44.4: 4457 fps ES 62 SD 27 Grp 1.18"

No signs of excess pressure.

More data from today's session with the 22-250AI T/C Encore and the 35 HH. I failed to note the twist rate (1:12) on post #718. Bullets seated to uppermost groove.

IMR 8208 XBR
43.8: 4,780 fps ES 70 SD 29 Grp .98" @ 100 yards
44.1: 4,792 fps ES 110 SD 46 Grp 1.14"
44.4: 4,839 fps ES 18 SD 11 Grp .39"
44.7: 4,872 fps ES 27 SD 11 Grp .64"
No excess pressure signs. Just finished loading 20 at 44.4 grains and will be on my favorite groundhog field tomorrow morning, Time to let the red mist fly.

VV N140
44.8: 4,598 fps ES 70 SD 29 Grp 1.06"
45.1: 4,599 fps ES 29 SD 11 Grp .74"
45.4: 4,679 fps ES 35 SD 14 Grp .69"
45.7: 4,684 fps ES 29 SD 12 Grp .44"
No excess pressure signs.

 

[Northkill]

This is a killer combo:

IMR 8208 XBR
44.4: 4,839 fps ES 18 SD 11 Grp .39"

 

[Varmint Hunter]

More data from today's session with the 22-250AI T/C Encore and the 35 HH. I failed to note the twist rate (1:12) on post #718. Bullets seated to uppermost groove.

IMR 8208 XBR
43.8: 4,780 fps ES 70 SD 29 Grp .98" @ 100 yards
44.1: 4,792 fps ES 110 SD 46 Grp 1.14"
44.4: 4,839 fps ES 18 SD 11 Grp .39"
44.7: 4,872 fps ES 27 SD 11 Grp .64"
No excess pressure signs. Just finished loading 20 at 44.4 grains and will be on my favorite groundhog field tomorrow morning, Time to let the red mist fly.

VV N140
44.8: 4,598 fps ES 70 SD 29 Grp 1.06"
45.1: 4,599 fps ES 29 SD 11 Grp .74"
45.4: 4,679 fps ES 35 SD 14 Grp .69"
45.7: 4,684 fps ES 29 SD 12 Grp .44"
No excess pressure signs.

Very cool. Good luck with your project.

 

[GLTaylor]

Wow! Is all I can say! I'll be proud to list this load in the spreadsheet!
Gonna add this to my "to-do" list. Haven't shot my 22/250AI in a while!
Thank you!

 

[cooperjd]

Can one over-twist these bullets? My 22-250 loves the 70gHH with a 1:8"

But these little rockets make me wanna order some lighter bullets.

 

[GLTaylor]

Can one over-twist these bullets? My 22-250 loves the 70gHH with a 1:8"

But these little rockets make me wanna order some lighter bullets.

Not so far,
Hammers have actually been shot in excess of 5K twice so far. Nobody has been able to destroy one YET!!!

 

[171farm]

Must of missed it, where is the spreadsheet?